Month: July 2004

Hanson (yes, MMMMbop Hanson), have apparently taken to covering ‘Optimistic’ on their current tour. At Ease reports that they’ve opened both of their Irving Plaza shows with the very un-MMMMboppy tune.
(Thanks to At Ease.)

What do a couple of guys with video camera, a rocket, and Radiohead have in common? RadioRocket!. Enjoy!

The latest Q & Mojo special edition, The 150 Greatest Rock Lists Ever!, is a 148-page collection of rock trivia lists celebrating the best ? and worst ? of everything, for music fans everywhere. Included is a list titled The Best ? And Worst ? Radiohead Songs Ever, as voted by Q and Mojo readers.
(Thanks to At Ease.)

In the Edge 102.1 survey as to who makes better make-out music, Radiohead or Coldplay, Radiohead triumphed 55-to-45.
(Thanks to Rachelle.)

Comedy Central has been having a countdown of their most outrageous South Park episodes of all time, and the episode featuring Radiohead came in at #1.
(Thanks to Marcos.)

The Merce Cunningham Dance Company has announced much of their schedule for the next year, and it includes several performances of Split Sides (in addition to the previously reported London shows).
Here’s a rundown of all scheduled Split Sides performances. Note that could wind up being more dates, as the company has several additinal October performances around England for which the program has yet to be determined.
September 8-10
University of Maryland
College Park, Maryland
October 5-9
Barbican Center
London, England
January 26-29, 2005
Maison de la Danse
Lyon, France
(Program A only)
February/March TBA
Auckland Festival
Auckland, New Zealand
March 11-12
Stanford University
Stanford, California
April 23
Bendicta Arts Center
St. Joseph, Minnesota
June 2-5
Los Angeles Music Center
Los Angeles, California
Of course, Radiohead is not expected to appear live at any of the above shows. A recording of the music originally performed in Brooklyn will be used.
(Edited slightly for clarity.)