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RadioheadS Return: A Look at the Reasons Behind Their Seven-Year Hiatus

This article from NME details the reasons⁣ behind Radiohead‘s long break from performing together, culminating in their upcoming 2025 tour. Here’s a⁤ breakdown of the key points:

* Internal strain & Burnout: The band felt they were nearing a breaking point (“walking off a cliff”) after⁢ their previous shows.Guitarist Ed O’Brien‍ admitted he was “effectively over Radiohead” in 2018,feeling‍ disconnected and “spent”⁤ after ⁢the ‍tour. He even expressed a desire to stop altogether.
* Thom Yorke’s Grief: A critically important factor was Thom Yorke’s unresolved grief following the death of his first wife, Dr. Rachel ⁣Owen, in 2016. he hadn’t allowed himself time to properly grieve, and ⁤found the process deeply painful, even impacting his ability to⁤ play music at times.He needed music as a source ⁢of solace,but at his lowest points,even that became difficult.
*⁤ Ed⁣ O’Brien’s Depression: O’Brien experienced a‍ “long dark night of the soul”‍ and a deep depression, hitting rock bottom in 2021. Coming⁢ out of this, he rediscovered his⁢ recognition for ⁤his bandmates and the music they create.
* Reconnecting & Rediscovering: Both Yorke ⁢and O’Brien ultimately found their way back to the band, realizing the value of their shared history and the strength of their music.

The⁢ article also briefly mentions that the band members have recently addressed controversies surrounding their views ⁢on the Israel-Palestine conflict in the same interview.