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Radiohead limited time OK Computer sessions sale

Posted by Loren on June 16, 2019

Radiohead limited time OK Computer sessions sale
photo by Loren Green

Radiohead is offering music from 18 minidiscs that were leaked from the OK Computer sessions. 

"We got hacked last week - someone stole Thom's minidisc archive from around the time of OK Computer, and reportedly demanded $150,000 on threat of releasing it.

So instead of complaining - much - or ignoring it, we're releasing all 18 hours on bandcamp in aid of Extinction Rebellion. Just for the next 18 days. So for £18 you can find out if we should have paid that ransom.

Never intended for public consumption (though some clips did reach the cassette in the OK Computer reissue) it’s only tangentially interesting. And very, very long. Not a phone download. Rainy out, isn't it though?" the band's Jonny Greenwood explains of the limited time sale.

The band will donate all proceeds to Extinction Rebellion. More info is available via bandcamp.

Radiohead limited time OK Computer sessions sale
photo by Loren Green

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