On Oct. 10 fans [of Radiohead] can download “In Rainbows” and pay whatever price they deem fit. Those who fear the karma police might shell out around $10, but surely there’ll be some creep who throws down a buck or two. Which is probably the selling price in the used bins for 2003’s “Hail to the Thief” - the band’s last dance with EMI/Capitol.
Currently unsigned (and putting to bed those debates on who is the best unsigned band in the world, we suppose), Radiohead is now free to do whatever it chooses with its music - even if it means giving it away. Though other bands have done this in the past, this is the first major release - a potential million-seller - that bypasses the traditional record label middleman. Since the band already has a dedicated fan base and most profit derives from touring, Radiohead can afford to take such a landmark step.
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