Stop what you’re doing, drop the pint, and steady yourself — this one’s a proper WHAT’S OCCURRING moment, butt.
Flea has announced a special UK show, and as if that wasn’t already enough to make bass players across Wales weep softly into their pedalboards… he’s also unleashed a brand new single featuring none other than Thom Yorke. Yes. That Thom Yorke. 😈
Two musical mavericks. One track. Zero warning. Absolute scenes.
🎶 A Collaboration That Shouldn’t Work… But Absolutely Does
Flea has never been one to sit still — jazz projects, spoken-word performances, experimental compositions, the lot — but pairing up with Yorke, the eternal shape-shifter of Radiohead, feels like the universe briefly aligning its amps just right.
The new track is moody, meditative, and emotionally wired straight into the nervous system. Flea’s bass work is sparse and expressive, letting the notes breathe, while Yorke drifts in with vocals that feel like they’re echoing through a half-lit cathedral at 2am. Not a Chili Peppers banger. Not a Radiohead cut. Something weirder. Something braver. Something lush. 🌌
🇬🇧 The UK Show: Small Room, Big Energy
Even better — Flea has confirmed a UK live date, promising an intimate, stripped-back performance that leans into his experimental side rather than stadium-sized funk explosions.
Expect:
- Bass-led explorations
- Spoken-word moments
- New material 👀
- Possibly your soul leaving your body for a few minutes
This won’t be a greatest hits affair. This is Flea unplugged from expectation, and those gigs are always the ones people talk about for years after — usually starting sentences with “I was there, mun…”.
🤘 Why This Matters
In an era of safe collabs and algorithm-friendly features, this feels dangerously human. Two artists who’ve built careers on ignoring the rulebook coming together because it felt right, not because it charted well.
It’s a reminder that rock-adjacent music can still surprise us. Still challenge us. Still give us that tingly spine feeling when something unexpected clicks.
🗓 What to Do Now
- Get your notifications on — tickets will vanish fast
- Listen to the new single with headphones, not your phone speaker (trust us)
- Prepare for the kind of gig where the crowd goes quiet… then explodes 🌋
This isn’t nostalgia. This is two musical lifers still chasing new sounds — and dragging us along for the ride.
Proper job. Tidy as hell. 🤘🔥
Michael is the founder, editor, and chief riff wrangler behind The Riff Report, an independent Welsh rock and metal publication built by fans, for fans. With a lifelong passion for loud guitars, unforgettable live shows, and the incredible community that surrounds rock and metal, he created The Riff Report to celebrate everything that makes the scene special—from legendary headline acts and grassroots venues to rising bands that deserve to be heard.
A familiar face at festivals across the UK, Michael spends much of the year covering events including Download Festival, Bloodstock Open Air, Steelhouse Festival, Firevolt, Plumpton Revival, and many more. Whether he’s battling the Welsh weather on a mountainside, surviving a weekend in a muddy campsite, or squeezed against the front barrier with thousands of fellow fans, he’s always searching for the next great story to share.
As editor of The Riff Report, Michael writes festival guides, breaking news, album reviews, gig reviews, interviews, opinion pieces, nostalgia features, and behind-the-scenes stories from across the rock and metal world. His writing combines honest opinions, humour, and a genuine love for live music, bringing readers closer to the bands, festivals, venues, and people that keep the scene alive.
Michael is particularly passionate about supporting independent artists, local venues, charities, and the wider UK rock and metal community. He believes every band deserves a chance to be discovered and every festival has a story worth telling. Through The Riff Report, he aims to shine a spotlight on both the biggest names in rock and the future stars waiting to break through.
When he’s not writing or interviewing artists, you’ll probably find him exploring festival campsites, photographing live shows, chatting with fellow fans over a pint, or planning the next road trip in search of more riffs, bigger crowds, and unforgettable moments.
Above all, Michael believes rock and metal are about more than music—they’re about community, friendship, and creating memories that last a lifetime. That’s exactly what The Riff Report exists to celebrate.
Proudly Welsh. Proudly Loud. Always chasing the next great riff. 🤘
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