Radiohead - New York Times

Now that most of the hoopla about Radiohead's pay-what-you-want digital In Rainbows release (No. 3 on my Best of 2007 list) has passed, The New York Times ran an article Sunday about the album, and it's Radiohead's first extensive interview since the release. It's an interesting read. I liked picturing Thom Yorke at his local Oxford pub, scribbling down lyrics for the next Radiohead album over a pint. Although after this article, I'm thinking he won't be able to get away with that anymore now that the Rose and Crown has been outed at his favorite writing spot.

Radiohead - In Rainbows

Radiohead announced its new album will be available to download Oct. 10, and only from the album website. A big 'ole box set with two discs and other goodies is available for pre-order, as well. And there doesn't appear to be a label involved anywhere in the process. I guess Radiohead agrees that the music biz is changing.

All that's pretty extraordinary, but to top it off, fans will decide how much to pay for the In Rainbows download. No joke--the price is up to you. So the question is: How much would you pay for a new Radiohead album? Personally, after the band's last couple albums, I wouldn't pay a whole lot, but I sure am curious.