Ed Obrien: Celebs Rumors

Radiohead‘s Ed O’Brien has shared that he is “deep into” his next solo album and has called for a ceasefire in Gaza.The Radiohead guitarist turned solo star took to his official Instagram to wish everyone a Happy New Year and to provide an apology for his lack of posting on the social media platform. He began with a comment on the Israel and Palestine conflict – and the Hamas attack on an Israeli music festival back in October that saw hundreds killed or abducted and thousands more injured – before share details of the progress of his next solo record.“Like so many of you I have found the events of October 7 and what has followed too awful for words.. anything that I have tried to write feels so utterly inadequate.

Ed O’Brien has discussed Radiohead’s future plans in a recent interview.Speaking to The Line-Up Podcast O’Brien answered whether or not the band would eventually come back together.“It might happen, but the other thing is… it might not” the guitarist said. “And does that matter?”Elsewhere in the interview, he said “There’s no Radiohead at the moment.”“There’s a truth to what we do,” he went on to say. “So we’re not going to be one of those bands that gets together for the big payday.”O’Brien continued: “The thing with Radiohead, we could do something in a couple years.

BBC have shared further details of their coverage for this month’s Glastonbury Festival.Last month it was revealed that the broadcaster will show sets live from Worthy Farm’s Pyramid Stage in Ultra High Definition (UHD) for the first time.Now, a full schedule for the week leading up to the festival and its Friday night (June 18-24) has been shared, with significant coverage across radio and television.BBC Music’s presenters for the festival include Lauren Laverne, Jo Wiley, Clara Amfo, Jack Saunders and Huw Stephens, while the pre-festival schedule includes a broadcast of Glastonbury: 50 Years & Counting, described as a “kaleidoscopic portrait of Glastonbury and its social and musical history is given through the testimony of its principal curators, Michael and Emily Eavis, as well as artists who have appeared there”.Contributors on the programme include Aswad, Chris Martin (Coldplay), Dua Lipa, Ed O’Brien, Fatboy Slim, Florence Welch, Johnny Marr, Linda Lewis, Orbital, Noel Gallagher, The Levellers, Thom Yorke and Stormzy.On Monday (June 20), Stormzy: Road to the Pyramid Stage will be broadcast on BBC One, a film “in which Stormzy reflects on the journey that led him to that iconic performance in 2019 at the festival”.See the full schedule for BBC’s Glastonbury coverage from June 18-24 below.

Radiohead‘s Ed O’Brien has reflected on 25 years of the band’s iconic 1997 album ‘OK Computer’.The album celebrates its birthday today (May 21), and O’Brien took to Instagram to share his memories of creating the album, as well as the legacy it has left.“So.. today is apparently the 25th anniversary of OK Computer’s release,” O’Brien wrote alongside a photo of a London Underground train.OK a few thoughts in no particular order..” he went on. “Wow… feels like an age away..

Brian Eno, Architects vocalist Sam Carter and Charlotte Church are among the guests who will appear on the second season of Fay Milton’s Sounds Like a Plan podcast, which premiered earlier this week.The podcast – hosted by the Savages drummer and activist, along with journalist Greg Cochrane – focuses on how the music community is confronting the climate crisis.It was launched in March of this year, and guests during its first season included Radiohead guitarist Ed O’Brien, The 1975‘s manager Jamie Oborne and Heidi Leffner, of FEAT (Future Energy Artists) and formerly of Cloud Control.Other upcoming guests for the podcast’s second season include climate campaigner Lauren Sullivan and Eilidh McLaughlin of climate action collective Clean

Radiohead‘s Ed O’Brien is one of many musicians sharing their reactions to a new government report that has stated the current model for streaming needs a “complete reset”.The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) Commons Select Committee has been examining the business model since last year and whether or not the model is fair to songwriters and performers.Findings released today (July 15) see MPs setting out a “complete reset of streaming” that “enshrines in law [artists’] rights to a fair share of the earnings”.O’Brien, who was one of the artists who gave evidence during the ‘Economics of music streaming’ inquiry, took to Facebook this afternoon to share his reaction.

Dominic Fike performed his recent cover of Paul McCartney‘s ‘The Kiss Of Venus’ on US TV last night – check out the video below.The Florida artist recorded a rendition of the song for ‘McCartney III: Imagined’, a re-working of Macca’s latest studio album featuring St. Vincent, Phoebe Bridgers, Radiohead guitarist Ed O’Brien and more.Appearing via video chat on yesterday’s (May 3) edition of The Late Late Show With James Corden, Fike was asked about how he and his girlfriend first bonded over their shared love of McCartney and The Beatles.“On our first date there wasn’t really much to talk about,” he replied.

Nadine Shah, Tim Burgess, Radiohead’s Ed O’Brien and more have opened up about the ongoing debate into streaming and artist payments in a series of new interviews.Speaking to The Guardian, the musicians have spoken ahead of the publication of the long-anticipated parliamentary report into the streaming industry.

Paul McCartney has shared Ed O’Brien‘s remix of his song ‘Slidin” – you can hear the Radiohead guitarist’s reworking of the track below.The song is the latest to be previewed from ‘McCartney III Imagined’, which features an array of invited artists – including St.

A new podcast has launched looking at efforts to make the music industry more environmentally sustainable. ‘Sounds Like A Plan’ is hosted by Savages drummer Fay Milton and music journalist Greg Cochrane.Episode one sees Milton discuss the Music Declares Emergency project that she co-founded.

Sounds Like A Plan is a “compelling new podcast series shining a light on the important ways the music world is taking action”, hosted by music journalist Greg Cochrane and Savages drummer Fay Milton.Launched today (April 6) ahead of Earth Day (April 22), each episode will feature an “inspiring climate advocate from the music community”Guests include The 1975’s manager Jamie Oborne, who will share the band’s “eye-opening experience collaborating with Greta Thunberg, reimagining their global touring in the post-pandemic age and greening a successful record label”, and Radiohead’s Ed O’Brien, who will discuss how the group “have used their influential platform to champion the preservation of our natural ecosystems for 20+ years and where

Paul McCartney appears to be teasing something with St. Vincent, Beck, Josh Homme and a number of other artists.This afternoon (March 10) the Beatles legend took to Instagram to share a short video clip that sees handfuls of multi-coloured dice rolled into different positions.

Spotify, Apple and Amazon are set to appear before MPs next week in the concluding session of the inquiry into the economics of music streaming.The inquiry has been looking into the financial impact of streaming on artists, with musicians such as Radiohead’s Ed O’Brien, Elbow’s Guy Garvey and Nadine Shah telling MPs that unfair streaming payments were “threatening the future of music” during the first hearing in November.More recently, the DCMS committee heard that emerging artists face massive competition from classic artists when they attempt to cement their reputation on streaming services.The final session will now take place next Tuesday (February 23) and is expected to focus on streaming revenues, alternative business models and the

Gary Numan has revealed that a million streams of one of his songs saw him receive a pay out of £37.His comments arrive as representatives from the three major record labels – Universal, Sony Music and Warner Music Group – provided evidence to the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) committee inquiry into the economics of music streaming earlier today (January 19).Last year, musicians such as Radiohead’s Ed O’Brien, Elbow’s Guy Garvey and Nadine Shah warned MPs that unfair streaming payments were “threatening the future of music” during the first hearing.Numan hasn’t appeared at the inquiry, but gave his thoughts on the revenue from streaming – putting the figures into context.“The solution’s simple,” he told Sky News.

economics of music streaming today (January 19).It comes after musicians such as Radiohead’s Ed O’Brien, Elbow’s Guy Garvey and Nadine Shah warned MPs that unfair streaming payments were “threatening the future of music” during the first hearing in November.Peter Leathem, the CEO of music copyright collective PPL, said that musicians at the start of their careers have “got the last 50 years of the music industry to compete with” on digital platforms such as Spotify and Apple Music.“Ultimately, you’ve got some of the most talented people in our society [who] are struggling to make a living,” he continued (via the BBC).Leathem explained that “everyone is fighting” for a share of a “smaller pie” due to increasing competition for consumers’

government inquiry into the impact of “the business models” operated by the likes of Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music and Google Play.Musicians including Radiohead’s Ed O’Brien, Elbow’s Guy Garvey, Nadine Shah and Gomez‘ Tom Gray told MPs on the DCMS committee that streaming payments are “threatening the future of music”.Over £1 billion in revenue was generated from 114 billion music streams in the UK last year, with the inquiry noting, however, that “artists can be paid as little as 13% of the income generated”.Tomorrow (December 8), Chic legend Nile Rodgers will address the committee, where he’ll be joined by songwriter Fiona Bevan and jazz saxophonist Soweto Kinch.Last week, Shah wrote an article criticising streaming services for

Radiohead’s Ed O’Brien, Elbow’s Guy Garvey, Nadine Shah and Gomez‘ Tom Gray have told MPs that streaming payments are “threatening the future of music.”MPs are currently examining the economic impact that music streaming is having on artists, record labels and the wider music industry in a new inquiry.The Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee are looking into the issue, with the first evidence session for the ‘Economics of music streaming’ inquiry being held today (November 24).Garvey told the inquiry that whilst the comment “sounds very dramatic,” he went on to tell MPs that “if musicians can’t afford to pay the rent…we haven’t got tomorrow’s music in place.”Radiohead’s O’Brien went on to explain how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic

Radiohead are auctioning off Thom Yorke‘s iconic bowler hat from the ‘Lotus Flower’ video.Proceeds from the sale will go to Cahonas Scotland and Testicular Cancer Education and Awareness.The hat is being sold on eBay, and at the time of writing, has had 76 bids with a highest bid so far of £4,700. It is signed by Yorke, and bears a hand-written Radiohead logo.Get your bids in here, and watch the ‘Lotus Flower’ video that made it famous below.Back in September, Thom Yorke married his partner Dajana Roncione in Sicily at a small ceremony with his bandmates present.Earlier this year, guitarist Ed O’Brien opened up on the future of Radiohead – saying that he was “sure there will be another album” at some point.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.A MERCURY Prize nominee gave a special guest lecture to music students studying at New College Lanarkshire.Musician Dave Okumu spoke with pupils about working with world-renowned artists such as Grace Jones, Jessie Ware, Arlo Parks and Radiohead’s Ed O’Brien.Dave, who was nominated for a Mercury Prize as part of the critically acclaimed band The Invisible in 2009, recalled his time as a student in Scotland and working on as-yet unreleased material with Adele.During the guest lecture he was asked questions about his early career, his proudest achievements, his current projects, and the changing way that music is consumed.He told the students: “It’s

RADIOHEAD star Thom Yorke has married his girlfriend in front of 120 mask-wearing guests. The 51-year-old singer and 36-year-old Dajana Roncione tied the knot at a villa in her native Sicily.

Brian Eno, Radiohead guitarist Ed O’Brien and rapper Lowkey are among the musicians to have contributed to a new series of video masterclasses about the music-writing process.The initiative, titled ‘Ear Opener’, is aimed at demystifying the music writing process for young people, and is a free how-to guide featuring interviews with a number of different musicians.Composer and saxophonist Cassie Kinoshi, and Ellie Goulding songwriter Tristan Landymore also appear, as does Isobel Waller-Bridge, who composed the music for Fleabag which starred her sister Phoebe among other projects.Although designed for those between the ages of 14 and 20, the video guides will be open to all and don’t require the ability to read music, or any knowledge of

Radiohead guitarist Ed O’Brien has praised Liam Gallagher for announcing a free concert for NHS workers, but said his own band had no such plans.

By Variety Staff

The plans now look to be on hold due to the pandemic

Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke has rescheduled his spring tour of North America until autumn due to the coronavirus pandemic.

"We’ve sort of drawn a line now and are wondering what the next chapter will be"

It's the third track to be lifted from the guitarist’s upcoming solo debut 'Earth'

Guitarist also pays tribute to the NHS

Radiohead guitarist Ed O’Brien, recovering from what he believes is coronavirus, is eager to share his experience and help others during this time of global trepidation."I’m getting over it and I’m coming out the other side," he tells Billboard during a call from his home in Wales to discuss his forthcoming EOB solo album Earth, due April 17.

Guitarist is "in good spirits and getting better"

Kendrick Lamar has been announced as the Friday night headliner for this year’s Glastonbury Festival, which is slated to take place June 24-28. Other acts that have been revealed for the festival include FKA twigs, Burna Boy, Robyn, Thom Yorke, Ed O'Brien (as EOB), Camila Cabello, and Caribou, among others. Elsewhere on the bill are the previously announced headliners, Taylor Swift, Paul McCartney, and Diana Ross. Find the full list of newly announced artists here and below.

Ed O’Brien has reassured Radiohead fans that the prospect of the band reconvening to make a new album “will definitely happen”.The guitarist told NME back in April that he and the band were having “online meetings” and “talking about stuff”. While he stressed that “for the foreseeable future, everyone is doing their own thing,” O’Brien did add that “when it feels right to plug back into Radiohead, then we will.”O’Brien has spoken about the future of Radiohead again in a new interview with Guitar World, in which he was asked if he had any idea on when the band plan to release the follow-up to their 2016 album ‘A Moon Shaped Pool’.“I’m sure there will be another album,” O’Brien said in reply.