One thing is for sure, Thom Yorke keeps the music industry and fans on their heels. Everything that he does seems to be clouded in mystery, whether it be releasing or not releasing a new EP via a cryptic message contained in a new track or sneaking around LA rehearsing with a new band featuring Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea. The as yet to be named band is comprised of Yorke, Flea, Radiohead producer Nigel Godrich, Beck/R.E.M. drummer Joey Waronker and percussionist/multi-instrumentalist Mauro Refosco. The band already has two shows scheduled at the Orpheum Theatre in LA on October 4th and 5th and as Yorke claims “the set will not be very long cuz ..well …we haven’t got that much material yet!”

If any of you end up going to the show I would love to hear a review because I am having a really hard time seeing Flea and Yorke’s styles finding a middle ground. Although Flea has been studying music composition at USC since fall of last year so I’m sure that his knowledge and ability have broadened during that time.

Go here for Radiohead’s official announcement