Nov 28th, 2008 · A shopping center in Great Britain has taken steps against a fire hazard. The hazard is a bunch of girls' groups: Brownies, Rainbows and Guides. For 20 years they sang Christmas carols for pensioners and the disabled. Not anymore. The nearly 100 kids weren't invited back this year because of fear they would block fire escape routes. One worker said, "There were a lot of Brownies last year and they caused absolute chaos."
Oct 27th, 2008 · It was a magical and historic night for indie-rock. For the first time in more than a decade, the founding members of the widely adored and influential Elephant 6 Collective, including Robert Schneider (The Apples in Stereo) and the famously reclusive Jeff Mangum (Neutral Milk Hotel), took the stage together for a sprawling live performance. The group, which featured 15 artists from 10 different bands, served up more than three hours of joyous, psych-tinged singalongs under the glow of the rainbow-colored lights at Chicago's Bottom Lounge.
Oct 14th, 2008 · In the first entry of the series What Makes It So Great, pianist and composer Rob Kapilow uncovers the secret to the success of "Over the Rainbow." He says that the complete emotional narrative lies in the song's brilliant opening eight measures.
Sep 5th, 2008 · Hear the band recorded live in concert, from one of the year's most memorable tours. Radiohead ended its run of U.S. cities this summer with a dazzling spectacle of sight and sound at the Santa Barbara Bowl, in Santa Barbara, Calif. Though the tour was intended to showcase the band's latest album, In Rainbows, Radiohead thrilled the audience with plenty of old favorites, including "Karma Police," "The National Anthem," and "Everything In Its Right Place."
Jun 10th, 2008 · Nelson Mandela's vision of a "rainbow nation" is still far from being fulfilled. Much tension still exists between black and white South Africans. This tension has boiled over into violence in several recent incidents.
Feb 14th, 2008 · Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke shares some of his favorite music with All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen. The two talk about Radiohead's latest work, In Rainbows and listen to some of the artists Yorke admires, including German electronica group Modeselektor, rap collaboration Madvillain, techno duo Autechre and more.
Oct 14th, 2007 · This year, 850,000 visitors are casting their eyes heavenward to watch a rainbow assortment of whimsical hot-air balloons fill the sky at the International Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, N.M. The star of the show is Darth Vader, who comes with his own storm trooper security detail.
Oct 10th, 2007 · Even without all the fanfare about the download-only delivery, the release of Radiohead's In Rainbows is an event. It's new music from one of the most creative rock bands of the last decade. Even after just a day's listen, there's already astounding music here.