Everyone seems convinced Radiohead are about to announce details of a physical release of their new album 'In Rainbows' which, as previously reported, will be available for download on a 'pay what you want' basis, next week. The band are doing the download promotion, and releasing a forty quid box set edition of the new album, themselves, but are reportedly close to reaching a deal with a record company regarding a full physical release of the album, probably in early 2008.
According to Music Week none of the labels who have been talking to the band about releasing the album knew about the essentially free download promotion before the official announcement of the offer earlier this week. Whether the offer has caused any labels to rethink isn't known - probably not. Both EMI and Warner are rumoured to be courting the band with a one album deal - the former, of course, having released the band's previous albums. Billboard, however, says it is certain that US label ATO Records will get the North American rights to release the record, backing up previously reported rumours an indie would get the album in the States.
Talking of Radiohead, do check out this fun site which is getting people to say how much they are paying for the new Radiohead long player and why. My favourite comment so far: "I paid 45 pence. They're rich, I'm not".
See more at http://www.whatpricedidyouchoose.com/