It is always an eagerly anticipated moment in the world of music when Radiohead announces the upcoming release of its next album. Fans will be able to get their hands on new material shortly.
Guitarist Ed O’Brien gave an interview to BBC 6Music. He confirmed that the band was in the final stretch of recording the album.
He commented: "Ideally, it’d be great if it came out sometime this year. It’s got to. I hope so. We’re at the finishing line. When you’re making a record, a film, write a book for ages and ages you think the finishing line is miles away. Now it feels it’s in touching distance.
When asked how this album compared to previous efforts, O’Brien said, "I’m really excited… I feel like this is the best record we ever made. It really is genuinely exciting. It’s very different from what we did last time."
Radiohead’s last album, In Rainbows, came out in 2007. It was released on a ‘pay what you want’ basis. This initiative shook up the music industry and spawned a new movement that was copied by several other artists.
In the meantime, singer Thom Yorke and drummer Phil Selway are also touring on solo projects.