On Tuesday night, Atoms for Peace and Flying Lotus played their second consecutive sold out show in New York City’s Roseland Ballroom. Atoms for Peace is a supergroup consisting of Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke, Flea from the Red Hot Chilli Peppers, longtime Radiohead producer Nigel Godrich, Beck drummer Joey Waronker, and Mauro Refosco.
The concert was almost cancelled due to an underground fire on that block, but after a two-hour delay, the show continued as planned. Flying Lotus kicked things off with a brief opening set that teased the crowd with mixes of Radiohead’s “Reckoner” and “Idioteque”. Atoms for Peace took the stage shortly after 10 PM and proceeded to play Thom Yorke’s solo effort, The Eraser, from start to finish.
After a short break, Thom Yorke emerged to perform his cover of the Miracle Legion song, ”All for the Best”, along with Radiohead’s “Fog” and “Everything in it’s Right Place”. The band returned to the stage to perform Radiohead’s “Paperbag Writer”, and three Thom Yorke solo tracks, “Judge, Jury and Executioner”, The Hallow Earth” and “Feeling Pulled Apart By Horses”.
Seeing Thom Yorke and Flea on stage together was a rare treat. The band breathed new life into the songs, adding a new dimension to the already rich sound. Atoms for Peace will close their first proper US tour with a performance at Coachella on Sunday, April 18. Get your tickets HERE.
