Thom Yorke collected honors at Thursday's Ivor Novello Awards, where Harry Styles presented him and praised Radiohead as his favorite band. Styles revealed he lost his virginity to "Talk Show Host," a detail that underscored the Oxford group's enduring influence across generations of musicians.
In interviews around the ceremony, Yorke discussed his current projects. He confirmed he is finishing a new solo album, following recent announcements from bandmate Ed O'Brien about his own solo work. The precise release timeline remains unclear, though Yorke indicated the record is in final stages.
Beyond his solo endeavors, Yorke addressed the possibility of future Radiohead touring. The band, which last performed together in 2017 and released their most recent album "A Moon Shaped Pool" in 2016, has remained largely inactive as a touring unit. Yorke's comments suggest the appetite exists for reconvening, though no concrete dates emerged from his remarks.
Yorke also took aim at what he characterized as arseholes within the music industry, a swipe that reflects ongoing tensions between artists and the business infrastructure surrounding recorded music. His frustration echoes broader complaints from musicians about streaming economics, label practices, and corporate consolidation in the sector.
The appearance marked a rare public spotlight for Yorke, who has spent recent years pursuing solo work and experimental projects. His solo catalog includes "Tomorrow's Modern Boxes" (2014) and "Anima" (2019), both exploring electronic and orchestral textures distinct from Radiohead's output. O'Brien's new album "Blue Morph" represents another signal of the band's members pursuing individual creative directions while keeping the possibility of reunion alive.