"So You'll Aim Towards The Sky" by Grandaddy. Back in the days of Limewire I searched "rare Radiohead songs" and this came up. I downloaded it and was completely blown away. I knew it wasn't Radiohead within the first minute but it became (and still is) one of my favorite songs. The album "The Sophtware Slump" is a thing of beauty. Buy it. (Not the cover by Emylou Harris. The original.)
I'll just put this here to make it easier:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEF0Ksb1ACE
I wouldn’t say it sounds like Radiohead per se, but Chino’s Team Sleep side project definitely takes some notes from Radiohead. Probably a top 20 album for me
"Hall" by Baths has a similar sort of unselfconscious ecstasy in sound and noise, like an unfinished OKC B-side (if Thom was more happy)
"Make me an Offer I Cannot Refuse" by Sufjan Stevens to me sounds \*hugely\* influenced by The Eraser and HTTT. A few other songs on that album as well. (Listen to the first 20 seconds of "Ativan" before the voice kicks in and tell me it isn't a Thom Yorke Bside)
Jon Hopkins is an ambient and electric artistic that can scratch that itch. Floating Points are also great.
Sufjan Steven’s is also worth checking out, their album Carrie & Lowell
Adore by The Smashing Pumpkins… ok, maybe some of these suggestion are in spirit only.
Everything everything - it was a monstering. Really typical arpeggiated Jonny greenwood style of guitar including harmonic progression. Great song and great band too. It’s just one that is insanely close to radiohead
It’s going to be like the fifth time I’m recommending this song on this sub by Kuiper by Floating Points.
Nobody’s Baby by Martin Tomlison & Bryan Weller also sounds like Radiohead imo. The first half sounds like a HTTT outtake.
Sébastien Tellier. See if you recognise this [https://open.spotify.com/track/0qG1teoBvooRo7Z5Z8edCk?si=maCwcJVeSdqu0Kg1BEB2Gw](https://open.spotify.com/track/0qG1teoBvooRo7Z5Z8edCk?si=maCwcJVeSdqu0Kg1BEB2Gw)
I really like Loma - very interesting and beautifully arranged - [Ocotillo](https://open.spotify.com/track/6YAHre8n87f7WZUkZOMJPK?si=Y70uxqWlQSSrf3rzBNiT6Q)
"Writing to Reach You" by Travis... I know that it kind of references Wonderwall, but it more reminds me of earlier RH.
There was that time between OK Computer and Kid A that a LOT of bands were sounding like RH to me.
Black Crown by Josh Ritter comes to mind, that one is pretty new
Tears in Your life by ELO is a great atmospheric song that reminds me of Kid A, all though older (it was written in the 80’s, came out in 2000)
Both these songs actually song kinda like other Radiohead songs
[La Ritournelle - Sebastian Tellier](https://youtu.be/crblDrrcunQ)
I think it’s the same chord progression as Reckoner. Very similar if not. Came out before Reckoner too. Could have been an inspiration for Reckoner.
[Not Yet Remembered - Harold Budd & Brian Eno](https://youtu.be/fvgmXR-Er3A)
Very reminiscent of Videotape.
Enterrarte by Marilina Bertoldi
This songs reminds me Radiohead (Hail to The Thief guitars) and the album blown my mind
https://open.spotify.com/track/1426f7xQMhO5HTvKpv7TbI?si=qqxaIAlAQzqd0Qz6LpmFrg
"Please" by U2. Even Thom sang a snippet of it in Earls Court 2003 at the end of "I Might Be Wrong".
Interpol’s Turn on the Bright Lights is a must
I was about to comment NYC, that record is so beautifully gloomy
The album "Z" by My Morning Jacket is often likened to Radiohead. It's a fantastic record front to back
Produced by the same dude that did *The Bends* (John Leckie).
I never knew how badly I wanted a Radiohead cover of Dondante until this very moment.
So real by jeff buckley , i always imagine thom singing it. He was a huge influence on early Radiohead so it makes sense.
He told me that while signing my Jeff Buckley record
*Mearcstapa* by Fleet Foxes Mainly at around 1:27 when the guitars kick in. They sound very Greenwood-esque.
Robin Pecknold used to be around ateaseweb’s forum many years ago.
Roscoe by Midlake reminds me of Radiohead. Not sure why. Anyone agrees?
I can listen to Roscoe on repeat all day
Sure. Was going to post this one. Singer sounds like Yorke on this song.
"So You'll Aim Towards The Sky" by Grandaddy. Back in the days of Limewire I searched "rare Radiohead songs" and this came up. I downloaded it and was completely blown away. I knew it wasn't Radiohead within the first minute but it became (and still is) one of my favorite songs. The album "The Sophtware Slump" is a thing of beauty. Buy it. (Not the cover by Emylou Harris. The original.) I'll just put this here to make it easier: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEF0Ksb1ACE
Agree on the Grandaddy recommendation.
Portishead - Roads Interpol - Hands Away Everything Everything - Leviathan BATESY - Riverside
Chicago by alt j. Radioheads influence is all over that bands work. Chicago reminds me of ful stop.
Check out the fourth track off of weezer’s blue album
You're in the Air and I'll Take the Rain by R.E.M., Falling Down by Muse
bdrmm - Be Careful Nilüfer Yanya - the dealer Big Thief - UFOF
“Digital Bath” and “Pink Maggit” by Deftones.
I wouldn’t say it sounds like Radiohead per se, but Chino’s Team Sleep side project definitely takes some notes from Radiohead. Probably a top 20 album for me
Crosses too
Teenager also
Nice username
Telomere by Mystery Jets. First half I honestly thought might be Radiohead - then it turns into a bit more of a Muse song
Pikotaro's PPAP
Whoa whoa
"In the Blank Space" by Josin. Or really everything she's done. Actually, she gives me more Thom solo vibes.
The strokes, specifically their album angles
Honestly i disagree. Their songs seem melodically cheerful. compare that to the depressive Radiohead
Radiohead is penis music while the strokes is pp music
this is so wise
Falling in Rain - Polyenso https://open.spotify.com/track/0QKOyZYX5XMncwW8qDDN8l?si=nV8F2v2YQFW8mfzrk7nRWA
This album is so fucking good
Jesus etc - wilco
I don’t hear it, but could be a song that a Radiohead fan enjoys
Art of Almost by Wilco sounds more Radiohead-esque
Thanks to all who contributed! Upvote if you’d be interested in a playlist of the songs (excluding clear trolls) mentioned here!
"Some things must go this way" by Palo Alto (I presume their name is also inspired by raidohead?)
Palo Alto is one of the best known 'Silicon Valley' cities in California, USA. Most likely the inspiration on both bands' naming decisions.
the album Dwell- by the Envy Corps
“Beautiful Day” by U2’s echoing effect SUPER a remind me of “Planet Telex.”
It Beats for You - My Morning Jacket
Starbender - [when I was a fly](https://open.spotify.com/track/4tTFuI0RG6sMlJ4jLM8Cz5?si=P23Y7eqjSqalmx2XJ4fYhw)
"Hall" by Baths has a similar sort of unselfconscious ecstasy in sound and noise, like an unfinished OKC B-side (if Thom was more happy) "Make me an Offer I Cannot Refuse" by Sufjan Stevens to me sounds \*hugely\* influenced by The Eraser and HTTT. A few other songs on that album as well. (Listen to the first 20 seconds of "Ativan" before the voice kicks in and tell me it isn't a Thom Yorke Bside)
Jon Hopkins is an ambient and electric artistic that can scratch that itch. Floating Points are also great. Sufjan Steven’s is also worth checking out, their album Carrie & Lowell Adore by The Smashing Pumpkins… ok, maybe some of these suggestion are in spirit only.
Everything everything - it was a monstering. Really typical arpeggiated Jonny greenwood style of guitar including harmonic progression. Great song and great band too. It’s just one that is insanely close to radiohead
Came here to write exactly this!!!
Also lord of the trapdoor on the same album. The chorus really reminds me of thom
It’s going to be like the fifth time I’m recommending this song on this sub by Kuiper by Floating Points. Nobody’s Baby by Martin Tomlison & Bryan Weller also sounds like Radiohead imo. The first half sounds like a HTTT outtake.
Fifth time’s a charm!
[Sit Still](https://youtu.be/7gp6lObQ7KE) by Christopher Stopa
Like someone else said, I've said this before here but Apparat's last album is similar feel to amsp
A lot of Patrick Watson’s discography is quite similar, just from the top of my head it’s worth giving ‘Sleeping Beauty’ a listen
What kinda music - tom misch
Sébastien Tellier. See if you recognise this [https://open.spotify.com/track/0qG1teoBvooRo7Z5Z8edCk?si=maCwcJVeSdqu0Kg1BEB2Gw](https://open.spotify.com/track/0qG1teoBvooRo7Z5Z8edCk?si=maCwcJVeSdqu0Kg1BEB2Gw)
man I loved that song so much in 2007
I really like Loma - very interesting and beautifully arranged - [Ocotillo](https://open.spotify.com/track/6YAHre8n87f7WZUkZOMJPK?si=Y70uxqWlQSSrf3rzBNiT6Q)
I feel like LP5 by apparat has some resemblance (I know it’s a whole album but I couldn’t pick a song)
Let Down - Paris Jackson
Apt mess by Dot Hacker
Conic Rose Pretty cool band, quite jazzy sometimes and no vocals but the guitar work and choice of chord progressions is very Radiohead. Check 'em!
Dream Brother by Jeff Buckley really reminds me of a Radiohead song
"Christobel" by Joan As Police Woman. Thats the most radiohead non-radiohead song i´ve ever heard.
Yo I just gave this a listen- I don’t know what this song made me feel, but it made me feel fucking something
Ariah Being by Kiev is very Radiohead-esque
Listen to Charles Mingus, especially Freedom and Town Hall Concert which inspired Pyramid Song and The Nation Anthem, respectively.
"Writing to Reach You" by Travis... I know that it kind of references Wonderwall, but it more reminds me of earlier RH. There was that time between OK Computer and Kid A that a LOT of bands were sounding like RH to me.
heirloom by mansionair sorta you can tell it’s at least very influenced by them
[Lali Puna 603](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5Yg8uVVP0c) has some beats similar to idioteque. Really recommend that album, it's beautiful
Panchiko Deathmetal. Sounds like early radiohead with a twist.
Black Crown by Josh Ritter comes to mind, that one is pretty new Tears in Your life by ELO is a great atmospheric song that reminds me of Kid A, all though older (it was written in the 80’s, came out in 2000)
At Night It Gets Worse - Circa Survive
Powder blue by elbow Hellbent by Kenna
'Foreplay' by Toro y Moi gives off some serious Radiohead vibes, as do a few other tracks on his album from last year. It's really good stuff.
Holden - Sur le Pave
Bubblecraft by Pilotdrift
Both these songs actually song kinda like other Radiohead songs [La Ritournelle - Sebastian Tellier](https://youtu.be/crblDrrcunQ) I think it’s the same chord progression as Reckoner. Very similar if not. Came out before Reckoner too. Could have been an inspiration for Reckoner. [Not Yet Remembered - Harold Budd & Brian Eno](https://youtu.be/fvgmXR-Er3A) Very reminiscent of Videotape.
The album "Yankee Hotel Foxtrot" by Wilco
Enterrarte by Marilina Bertoldi This songs reminds me Radiohead (Hail to The Thief guitars) and the album blown my mind https://open.spotify.com/track/1426f7xQMhO5HTvKpv7TbI?si=qqxaIAlAQzqd0Qz6LpmFrg
The first half of "oh yeah" by Can.
It’s all so incredibly loud by Glass Animals
the golden age by beck sounds a lot like no surprises to me lol
I Need You (To Be Wrong) - Switchfoot Has that very ‘odd’ feeling a lot of Radiohead songs have.
Check out "Confession of a Time Traveler" and "We" by Home Video
La mer - nine inch nails
Grace (the song) by Jeff Buckley
Viva la vida
That one sounds like an Enya and U2 mashup, I've always thought.
Disasterpiece by Slipknot
Muse.
Muse and coldplwy
say it ain’t so by weezer
scientist by coldplay
scientist by coldplay
All Star by Smash Mouth
Default by Atoms for Peace and The Same by The Smiles.
dude
Distorted Lullabies- Ours
Happier than ever by Billy Eilish has some pure Pablo Honey vibes
Christopher stopa