About this episode

Ed O'Brien discusses his personal struggles and the future of Radiohead in an interview with Eve Jackson.

After nearly four decades at the heart of Radiohead, Ed O'Brien is entering a new creative era. In a candid interview with arts24's Eve Jackson, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame guitarist discusses depression, healing in the Welsh countryside, the making of his deeply personal new solo album "Blue Morpho" and why Radiohead's carefully planned 2027 global tour marks a new beginning for the band.

People in this episode

Host: Eve Jackson

Guest: Ed O'Brien

Topics covered

• depression
• healing
• music
• Radiohead
• world tour
• creativity

Keywords

• Ed O'Brien
• Radiohead
• depression
• Blue Morpho
• 2027 world tour
• healing
• music

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Radiohead

Books & works: Blue Morpho

Places: Welsh

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