I might be overthinking things over here. As is my usual propensity to do so. But hear me out on this one. Radiohead have just formed a new limited liability partnership (LLP) under the name RHEUK25.
Historically, similar legal manoeuvres have preceded announcements of new albums, tours, or reissues, sparking speculation about what might be on the horizon for the band.
On March 10, all five members—Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood, Colin Greenwood, Ed O’Brien, and Philip Selway—were listed as officers in the newly established LLP. This independent business structure allows them to operate outside the constraints of record labels and external companies, giving them full control over their creative and financial decisions.
Radiohead have a history of using LLPs as a precursor to major projects. Dawn Chorus LLP appeared in the months leading up to the release of 2016’s ‘A Moon Shaped Pool’. Spin With A Grin LLP surfaced before the 2021 ‘Kid A Mnesia’ reissue, and Self Help Tapes LLP was registered ahead of The Smile’s debut album announcement in 2022. Given that pattern, the formation of RHEUK25 is a strong indicator that something substantial is in the works for 2025.
Despite this, the band has remained characteristically cryptic. Yorke, in particular, has been dismissive of speculation, telling Double J last year that he “really doesn’t give a flying fuck” about whether fans expect Radiohead to return. He added, “We’ve earned the right to do what makes sense to us without having to explain ourselves.”
Colin Greenwood has offered slightly more optimism. He revealed that the band held a low-key rehearsal session last year, running through their back catalogue for the first time since 2018. While nothing concrete came of it, he hinted that it wouldn’t take much to get back on the road. “We could still do it,” he said. “We’d just need a couple of weeks’ rehearsal.”
For now, individual projects remain the focus. Yorke and Mark Pritchard recently announced their debut collaborative album, ‘Tall Tales’, set for release on May 9 via Warp. As for Radiohead, their next move remains a mystery—but history suggests it won’t stay that way for long.
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