Check It. Radiohead's "Lotus Flower" [The Monday Download].

So Radiohead surprised us all again by releasing their newest album, King of Limbs, a day earlier than expected. So if you haven't had the record on repeat all weekend, it's time to start. Download for $9 (a steal! -- it's Radiohead, after all) here.

And be sure not to miss out on this ever-mesmerizing video for first single, "Lotus Flower." Thom Yorke never ceases to amaze.

...And if you have seen that already, check out this special (hilarious) twist.

-- Chau Tu

Check It. Preorder Radiohead's new album "The King of Limbs."

Well, they've done it again. Besides being quite arguably one of the best bands in the world, Radiohead has really taken the cake in turning the music industry on top of its head. First, there was the pay-what-you-want model for In Rainbows. And now it's the "newspaper album" The King of Limbs, which is offering fans a collectible product and a wholly worthwhile reason to buy music again.

The album is effectively in pre-order status right now, and people who purchase the newspaper album will be receiving two vinyl records, a CD, and 625+ (!) pieces of artwork on May 9th. But they'll also receive a digital copy of the album, which will be delivered this Saturday. It'll cost a pretty penny at $48 for mp3s and $53 for WAVs, but considering what you're getting, it's surely worth it.

If you can't necessarily pony up for the special stuff, you can still show some love by purchasing the digital album only, for a mere $9 for mp3s and $14 for WAVs, also to be delivered this Saturday, Feb. 19.

There's no doubt that the release will be interesting, and probably, as per usual with Radiohead, pretty mind-blowing. (It also was at least partly recorded or worked on out here in L.A., if you wanted to know an interesting fact.) It's great thinking that a band has the ability to control their music themselves, and catering directly to fans, without any annoying marketing or record label middle man. You don't want to miss out on this. Support music for what it can and should be.

Get more info on The King of Limbs here.

-- Chau Tu

Check It. Radiohead's Haiti concert.

It's almost been a year since the tragic earthquake in Haiti, and here in Los Angeles, many will remember the outpouring of many celebrities and musicians who came forward to try and help. One of those was none other than Radiohead, who offered their services in the form of a fundraising exclusive concert at the Henry Fonda Music Box in January.

Some local filmmakers were able to capture some footage at the small show, and is now releasing it as a charitable effort. Those who download or buy the DVD will be donating to the Haiti cause, and to Oxfam, the non-profit organization which helps out all over the world. From what I can tell, the footage isn't exactly your normal expensive, stadium concert film stuff, but still offers the ambiance of the night, and it's not like we haven't lowered our standards for YouTube anyway. So give and get! Just because the earthquake happened a while ago doesn't mean Haiti still doesn't need help, and this is a great way to offer it (and don't forget about the tax write-off!). Check out more info here.

-- Chau Tu

Do It. Radiohead for Haiti.

So it'll only be Thom Yorke out the Radiohead crew who'll be heading to Coachella this year, but guess what, BEATs? RADIOHEAD IS COMING TO L.A. THIS SUNDAY. And playing the (decently small) Music Box @ the Fonda.

The catch? The tickets are only up for auction, and they're pretty high. The reason to bid anyway? All proceeds go to the Oxfam Haiti relief fund.

Place your bids now!

-- Chau Tu