Radiohead hasn’t performed live since 2018, but the band has jammed together at least once recently.

Speaking during Mexico’s Hay Festival on Sunday, bassist Colin Greenwood shared, “We did some rehearsals about two months ago in London, just to play the old songs.”

“It was really fun,” Greenwood added. “I had a really good time.”

Said rehearsal hasn’t led to any concrete, announced live Radiohead plans, though the band members are busy with their various projects. Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood just announced a new album with their side project, The Smile, due out Oct. 4, while Colin is playing bass with Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds on their European tour. Colin’s also putting out a Radiohead photobook on Oct. 15.

Radiohead’s Recent History

The band’s ninth and most recent studio album, A Moon Shaped Pool, was released back in 2016. Their last tour together was in 2018.

In November, drummer Philip Selway teased that Radiohead could be “coming back around to that point” of reuniting. That came after the drummer had previously promised Radiohead were going to “get together” in early 2023.

Individual Projects

Meanwhile, Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke and guitarist Jonny Greenwood are gearing up to release their latest album as The Smile, Cutouts, which is set for release on October 4th. Yorke is also set to embark on a rare solo tour later this year.

Guitarist Ed O’Brien is said to be working on a new solo album.

Radiohead’s Future

While Greenwood’s comments are exciting, they don’t confirm a reunion. Radiohead, with its iconic sound and loyal fans, has been a consistent source of speculation.

While the future of the band still remains up in the air, we can guarantee that there won’t be any Radiohead songs or shows happening in the next few months, as it was recently announced that Greenwood is heading out on tour with Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds. Greenwood will fill in for Bad Seeds bassist Martyn Casey, who is unable to tour because of an undisclosed illness.

The band’s members have remained busy with solo projects, suggesting that Radiohead is not breaking up but rather taking a more relaxed approach.

While everything remains speculation, this is a developing story.

Given Radiohead’s influence on modern music and the persistent acclaim the band received for its live shows, it’s exciting that they may be getting back together for some gigs in the near future.

Hope for the Future

As fans patiently await news of a formal Radiohead reunion, the band’s recent rehearsals offer a glimmer of hope that they are not done making music together.

The band’s members are consistently working on new material and embarking on individual tours. It seems that Radiohead is not going away, just taking a break while they pursue their individual creative endeavors.

One thing is for sure: Radiohead’s fans are eagerly waiting to see what the band has in store for them next.