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Thom Yorke: Radiohead Tour Crashed Self-Confidence
Thom Yorke says Radiohead's 2025 reunion tour caused a massive crash in his self-confidence that took months to recover from.
In brief
Thom Yorke says Radiohead's 2025 reunion tour caused a massive crash in his self-confidence that took months to recover from. Thom Yorke revealed Radiohead's 2025 reunion tour led to a months-long self-confidence crash that only recovered after starting a new solo record. Originally reported by NME.
Radiohead Reunion Tour Announcement
Thom Yorke revealed Radiohead's 2025 reunion tour caused a massive crash in his self-confidence that took months to recover from.
Tour Dates and Impact
The band played 20 arena dates across Madrid, Bologna, London, Copenhagen and Berlin in November and December 2024.
Self-Confidence Crash
After the tour, Yorke said his self-confidence crashed "massively" and took months to recover.
Ivor Novello Fellowship
Yorke felt confused by the Ivor Novello Fellowship, which he described as having a "very strange relationship" to his work.
“I have a very, very strange relationship to that element of my work.”
Emotional Return Experience
Yorke recalled emotional moments during Radiohead's Madrid opening night, where the band felt overwhelmed by the crowd.
“All of us, the whole band, were like, ‘OK, keep it together. Keep it together.’”
New Solo Album Work
Yorke is working on a new solo album with producer Sam Petts-Davies, describing it as "pretty fucking different".
“pretty fucking different”
2027 Tour Plans
Radiohead will continue their live reunion in 2027 with 21 shows across Australia and Japan.
The main idea
Thom Yorke revealed Radiohead's 2025 reunion tour led to a months-long self-confidence crash that only recovered after starting a new solo record.
