Thom Yorke Finally Names His New Band And Announces U.S. Gigs
It’s about time Thom Yorke named his new solo-side project band! I was finding it extremely difficult to pronounce ???. Yes, ??? was the name of the band.
What’s the name of his new project and what famous LA rock bassist has joined forces?
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The name of the band? Atoms For Peace.
Atoms For Peace consists of Flea, Radiohead producer Nigel Godrich, Joey Waronker from Beck and R.E.M. and Mauro Refosco of Forro In The Dark.
The name was announced Thursday on Radiohead’s Dead Air Space blog along with a series of U.S. gigs set for April:
New York Roseland Ballroom 4/5, 4/6
Boston Citi Wang Theatre 4/8
Chicago Aragon Ballroom 4/10, 4/11
Oakland Fox Theatre 4/14, 4/15
Santa Barbara Bow l 4/17
Tickets go on sale on March 2nd. See Radiohead.com for more information.
Atoms For Peace play Coachella on Sunday, April 21st.
If you have never heard Thom Yorke’s solo stuff, then shame on you! Here are 2 brilliant songs off of his Eraser album:
“Black Swan”
“Harrowdown Hill”
Sarah May
February 26, 2010 3:33 pm
Ah pretty stoked!