We’re about to go on a tear of posts for the latte-loving yindies out there, so grab a cup and brace yourselves. First up, the Starbucks record label. Rumors have been flying about for awhile, we ignored ‘em hoping either they would go away or implicate artists we don’t care about. First signing was Sir Paul, though, and we downed that bitter shot thinking, well, Macca’s been going through a tough spell, so maybe hawking albums along with grande mochachinos is what he needs.
But reader Gary S. points us over to Radiohead fansite greenplastic.com, which reprints this caffeinated rock rumor from Buzznet:
Just as the steam is clearing from the frothy news that ex-Beatle and soon-to-be divorced old man Paul McCartney will be the first musical artist to release a sugary, highly caffienated confection on Starbucks Records comes speculation in New York’s Daily News that the corporate coffeehouse is in talks with Radiohead to be their second source of aural frappuccino.
The NY Daily News article in question states simply:
Starbucks is in talks with Radiohead to record on its new label, Hear Music.
Greenplastic.com adds:
Of course, it’s not confirmed. We can tell you that some “mysterious” label people were spotted with the band just recently in a certain London studio.
So while you wince through the days from now until Radiohead release, hoping never to see the next Kid A in your local café, know that they’ve already snatched an exclusive release deal with Dylan. You sip on that, we’ll bring you the next yindie report in a moment.
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dunkin donuts will always be better than starbucks coffee.
had to be said.
Agreed. Dunkin Donuts coffee is nectar of the gods.
Thom’s more likely to become friends with Chris Martin than do that.
Rumor has it that Insane Clown Posse is signing to the new Dunkin Donuts label.
Actually, that’s not entirely correct.
ICP is signing to the sister Baskin-Robbins division of the Dunkin umbrella label.
BR gives it’s signees a little bit more artistic freedom. Plus free sprinkles.
Not a chance!
Radiohead on Starbucks?
No.
Next story.
Are you insane?
Radiohead just signed with McDonald’s new label, not Starbucks.
Sheesh.
In an odd way, this actually makes sense. After all the hype that came with Hail To The Thief, only to have it sputter as it did, this seems like a better business deal than, say, signing on to a second-stringer label like Sanctuary Records.
Would you like some mocha shavings on your Skinny Grande, por favor, Senor Sanjaya?
DwD
If it is true and if it’s a good deal for them, then why not sign?
Can we play ‘match the artist to the coffee chain’ more?
I hope they do this. I’d pee myself from laughing so hard.
One thing that kind of debunks this is they link:
http://www.delocator.org.uk/
On their blog and specifically call out Starbucks. Umm. But in other news I don’t care I just want to hear the album.
Yeah Im confused…what the hell is the difference between Radiohead being on Capitol (which they used to be on) as opposed to some Starbucks label??? either way it’s big business/corporation stuff that everybody hates anyways. Starbucks just happens to sell coffee instead of crap Lily Allen or OK GO records like Capitol does.
It’s not like any of us are going to BUY the thing.
My hope is they put it out themselves. Start their own label. That would be interesting to watch.
Cheers.
i thought radiohead was on parlephone
radiohead is indie?
Meet the Yindie: half-yuppie, half-indie, moneyed urban hipsters aged 20-35 who listen to wry northern indie music on their iPod nanos, and who think Zadie Smith is the pinnacle of alternative fiction.
i don’t get it. can someone please explain?
i made the whole rumour up
deadairspice.blogspot.com
silly people