Radiohead Interview on BBC

On Monday, Steve Lamacq interviewed Thom Yorke and Ed O'Brien. The interview focuses on their latest album, In Rainbows, and showcases these two 'Heads in great spirits. Now I'm really looking forward to getting that discbox in the next few weeks...

The Verve: "The Thaw Sessions"

In case you haven't heard, The Verve have reunited (!!!!!).

Announced in June on BBC Radio 1, the original lineup (non-original member Simon Tong is staying on with The Good, The Bad and The Queen) opted to head directly into the studio and start rehearsals for their forthcoming tour and album. As of now the tour is only happening across the pond, but given that the whole thing sold out in less than 20 minutes, there's hope for American performances.

Bass player Simon Jones has revealed a number of new song titles the band have recorded since reforming, including "Sit and Wonder", "Judas", "Appalachian Springs", "Mona Lisa" and "Rather Be". In addition, the band posted a 14-minute jam session that is the result of the reunion rehearsals. Entitled "The Thaw Sessions" (a reference to a bonus track from Urban Hymns), the track is classic Verve. Ashcroft is in full-on shamanistic meditation mode, McCabe noodles into the outer limits, and the rhythm section groove like they did in the good ol' days. Link to I Rock Cleveland to download "The Thaw Sessions." If you're a fan of The Verve, the next year is going to be awesome.