Radiohead

[Fred Zepplin]

Radiohead 2017 is my favourite headline set at Glastonbury, a great setlist. Before then it was Neil Young and I'm hoping for big things from him again this year, hopefully he can take the top spot back

[Dazrigby88]

On 24/03/2025 at 04:17, FKA SOSOTWS said:

 

Good opportunity for the crowd to show up with Palestine flags.

I'll be taking one for sure. Love Radiohead's music, but their fence-

sitting (dare I even say pro-Israel) stance on the Palestinian genocide is revolting.

Edited March 31, 2025 by Dazrigby88

[matrainertje]

38 minutes ago, Dazrigby88 said:

I'll be taking one for sure. Love Radiohead's music, but their fence-

sitting (dare I even say pro-Israel) stance on the Palestinian genocide is revolting.

 

Hasn't Thom criticised that government multiple times? Ed literally called for a ceasefire on his socials. 

I'm all for Palestinian flags on the site of course, but c'mon. 

Edited March 31, 2025 by matrainertje

[Dazrigby88]

1 hour ago, matrainertje said:

 

Hasn't Thom criticised that government multiple times? Ed literally called for a ceasefire on his socials. 

I'm all for Palestinian flags on the site of course, but c'mon. 

Thom walked off stage because someone was shouting something to do with Gaza and they've played live in Israel, despite mass calls for a boycott. Johny Greenwood played in Tel Aviv as bombs were being dropped on Rafah.

 

I'd call that tacit support.

Edited March 31, 2025 by Dazrigby88

[matrainertje]

16 minutes ago, Dazrigby88 said:

Thom walked off stage because someone was shouting something to do with Gaza and they've played live in Israel, despite mass calls for a boycott. Johny Greenwood played in Tel Aviv as bombs were being dropped on Rafah.

 

I'd call that tacit support.

Support what, a 'country'? Yorke -quite literally- claimed he doesn't support the Israeli government. Multiple times. 

[Dazrigby88]

Just now, matrainertje said:

Support what, a 'country'? Yorke -quite literally- claimed he doesn't support the Israeli government. Multiple times. 

He can "state" whatever he likes, but when he's going to the place and playing gigs, anyone with half a brain can see that would kinda delegitimise said claims!! Whenever asked about it, he gets snotty and refers to Johny having an Israeli wife - the same wife who posts zionist propaganda talking points. 

 

His Twitter feed is full of pro-Ukraine/anti-Russia posts - further evidence his knowlede on foreign affairs needs brushing up - but when it comes to Gaza, deafening silence. There's no room for neutrality when thousands of children are being blown to pieces by a racist, blood-thirsty regime that's attempting to ethnically cleanse the indiginous people of the region. f**k any band that wants to support that!

 

[matrainertje]

10 minutes ago, Dazrigby88 said:

f**k any band that wants to support that!

That is very true. Luckily this is not that band. 

Edited March 31, 2025 by matrainertje

[AVALON.G]

14 minutes ago, Dazrigby88 said:

He can "state" whatever he likes, but when he's going to the place and playing gigs, anyone with half a brain can see that would kinda delegitimise said claims!! Whenever asked about it, he gets snotty and refers to Johny having an Israeli wife - the same wife who posts zionist propaganda talking points. 

 

His Twitter feed is full of pro-Ukraine/anti-Russia posts - further evidence his knowlede on foreign affairs needs brushing up - but when it comes to Gaza, deafening silence. There's no room for neutrality when thousands of children are being blown to pieces by a racist, blood-thirsty regime that's attempting to ethnically cleanse the indiginous people of the region. f**k any band that wants to support that!

 

 

The only think he is on record of saying is that he does not support Nerenyhu.

 

That's not silence that's an opinion and certainly not one that concurs with your theory that he supports the Genocide sorry.

 

Worth reading deeper than the headlines sometimes. 

 

Remember that Israel has a far right government- does not mean every Israeli person is also far right.  Our government supports Israel (assuming you are from the UK) does that mean by proxy you are pro-Israel.... I dont think it should

 

I can guess which ones attended the Radiohead gig in Tel Aviv where he was critical of there government???

Edited March 31, 2025 by AVALON.G

[Little Andy]

Greenwood's last album contribution was to Jarak Qaribak, which collaborated artists across the region, including Palestine. According to its wiki page, he said the album was "working together across borders", and he also appeared at an anti-government protest. So he sounds very pro-peace for all across the region from what I've seen.

[henry bear]

The band does not support Netanyahu’s government or its actions in Gaza, the same as plenty of Israeli people. You can have an affinity with a country and its people but not its leaders. It’s not too surprising given that Jonny is married to an Israeli national 

[CaledonianGonzo]

The Palestinians didn't ask for a fusion album. They asked for international artists to comply with the PACBI boycott.  Many did, many didn't - and Radiohead are amongst those that didn't.  So they can prevaricate all they want about not supporting Netanyahu. It's worthless.

[matrainertje]

But, given the fact that Nick Cave (accompanied by Colin) has shared additional solo dates going all the way until September, I assume a potential tour won't be starting until late October. 

 

I still don't want to believe the tour talks are legit. Would be the biggest music news in years for me.

 

Edited March 31, 2025 by matrainertje

[steviewevie]

maybe this is the reason Radiohead, Nick Cave, Madonna and Rhianna aren't playing this year.

[theDandy]

5 hours ago, Dazrigby88 said:

I'll be taking one for sure. Love Radiohead's music, but their fence-

sitting (dare I even say pro-Israel) stance on the Palestinian genocide is revolting.

Jonny Greenwood is married to an Israeli, which makes things slightly complicated to be vocal about. How they are pro-Israeli just for not being very anti-Israeli does not make sense

Edited March 31, 2025 by theDandy

[Suprefan]

9 hours ago, Dazrigby88 said:

He can "state" whatever he likes, but when he's going to the place and playing gigs, anyone with half a brain can see that would kinda delegitimise said claims!! Whenever asked about it, he gets snotty and refers to Johny having an Israeli wife - the same wife who posts zionist propaganda talking points. 

 

His Twitter feed is full of pro-Ukraine/anti-Russia posts - further evidence his knowlede on foreign affairs needs brushing up - but when it comes to Gaza, deafening silence. There's no room for neutrality when thousands of children are being blown to pieces by a racist, blood-thirsty regime that's attempting to ethnically cleanse the indiginous people of the region. f**k any band that wants to support that!

 

 

Jonny was literally playing shows with musicians that are palestinian a week ago. Are you the knob that snuck under the stage and tried to jump up there in 2017? Cause you can f**k right off. 

[Suprefan]

6 hours ago, theDandy said:

Jonny Greenwood is married to an Israeli, which makes things slightly complicated to be vocal about. How they are pro-Israeli just for not being very anti-Israeli does not make sense

Cause they played some gigs there. And nobody is allowed to do that at all. Maybe no band should ever play in America or Britain because of the sh*t they dont either. Almost no countries left that are human rights violators.

[BlackZeppelin]

14 hours ago, Dazrigby88 said:

Thom walked off stage because someone was shouting something to do with Gaza and they've played live in Israel, despite mass calls for a boycott. Johny Greenwood played in Tel Aviv as bombs were being dropped on Rafah.

 

I'd call that tacit support.

I was at that gig (in Melbourne).

The guy interrupted the encore and was shouting for ages. Thom invited him up on stage to repeat what he said. The guy just kept shouting. Thom had a crack at him for pissing on everyone's night and walked off stage for a bit. Not sure what he was supposed to do in that situation. 

[CaledonianGonzo]

5 hours ago, Suprefan said:

Cause they played some gigs there. And nobody is allowed to do that at all. Maybe no band should ever play in America or Britain because of the sh*t they dont either. Almost no countries left that are human rights violators.

 

The Palestinian BDS campaign and the Artistic and Cultural Boycott are non violent responses to the occupation and the resulting apartheid system - not due to something as vague and wooly as 'human rights violations' (which, as you point out, most countries are guilty of).  

 

A closer comparison would be Queen playing Sun City, which you would either have to defend on the same basis or be a hypocrite.

 

Culture-washing / art-washing is a large component of Israeli propaganda and by refusing to participate in or grant credence to non-violent methods acts like Radiohead and Nick Cave up the chances of less palatable actions by the Palestinians.

[dulcificum]

18 hours ago, Dazrigby88 said:

He can "state" whatever he likes, but when he's going to the place and playing gigs, anyone with half a brain can see that would kinda delegitimise said claims!! Whenever asked about it, he gets snotty and refers to Johny having an Israeli wife - the same wife who posts zionist propaganda talking points. 

 

His Twitter feed is full of pro-Ukraine/anti-Russia posts - further evidence his knowlede on foreign affairs needs brushing up - but when it comes to Gaza, deafening silence. There's no room for neutrality when thousands of children are being blown to pieces by a racist, blood-thirsty regime that's attempting to ethnically cleanse the indiginous people of the region. f**k any band that wants to support that!

 

Absolutely spot on. Libs don't understand basic politics like this though. 

[homesick]

5 hours ago, BlackZeppelin said:

I was at that gig (in Melbourne).

The guy interrupted the encore and was shouting for ages. Thom invited him up on stage to repeat what he said. The guy just kept shouting. Thom had a crack at him for pissing on everyone's night and walked off stage for a bit. Not sure what he was supposed to do in that situation. 

Exactly - if someone is shouting *anything* during an intimate performance like that it's going to be pretty f**king annoying/off-putting. There's a lot of wilful ignorance going around about it just because people love to be offended. 

[Dazrigby88]

On 31/03/2025 at 18:49, theDandy said:

Jonny Greenwood is married to an Israeli, which makes things slightly complicated to be vocal about. How they are pro-Israeli just for not being very anti-Israeli does not make sense

they played shows there amid an international boycott! How is this hard to understand?!?!

[Dazrigby88]

On 01/04/2025 at 07:42, CaledonianGonzo said:

 

The Palestinian BDS campaign and the Artistic and Cultural Boycott are non violent responses to the occupation and the resulting apartheid system - not due to something as vague and wooly as 'human rights violations' (which, as you point out, most countries are guilty of).  

 

A closer comparison would be Queen playing Sun City, which you would either have to defend on the same basis or be a hypocrite.

 

Culture-washing / art-washing is a large component of Israeli propaganda and by refusing to participate in or grant credence to non-violent methods acts like Radiohead and Nick Cave up the chances of less palatable actions by the Palestinians.

This... Israel is doing preciely this. I've seen Israelis on a Reddit thread talking about artists who boycott playing there, and then saying something along the line sof "at least we still have Radiohead"... So while many people on this thread don;t seem to think Radiohead support Israel, Israelis seem to think differently.

[Dazrigby88]

On 01/04/2025 at 01:48, Suprefan said:

 

Jonny was literally playing shows with musicians that are palestinian a week ago. Are you the knob that snuck under the stage and tried to jump up there in 2017? Cause you can f**k right off. 

Oh wow, maybe he also follows a few arabs on Instagram and ate a falafal sandwich before he arrived, too. That would add about as much weight to your argument, you complete and utter bell end! lol

[matrainertje]

My heart skipped 5 beats when their socials shared an update. 

 

Exhibition in London.

 

But at least it looks nice, I guess. 

[steviewevie]

Something else to feel guilty about.