Apparat will launch his new album ‘A Hum Of Maybe’ on February 20th. The German producer's previous album, ‘LP5’, was released in 2019. However, thereafter, he faced an unusual challenge – as a previously prolific artist, Apparat encountered a significant bout of writer’s block. His attempts to overcome this left him fragmented, with Apparat – whose real name is Sacha Ring – finding it difficult to finish anything. When 2025 arrived, he decided to try a new approach – Apparat promised himself to generate a song idea every day, liberating himself from self-imposed pressure and the fear of criticism. He took these ideas into the studio, where his new album ‘A Hum Of Maybe’ was shaped earlier this year over a three-month period. Scheduled for release on February 20th – available for pre-order now – the album will be offered on limited edition double turquoise vinyl, double vinyl, CD, and in digital format. A deeply personal project, the recording sessions included contributions from several close friends as guest musicians. Philipp Johann Thimm co-wrote and co-produced the album, while Armenian-American vocalist KÁRYYN appears on ‘Tilth’, and Berlin-and Rome-based artist Jan-Philipp Lorenz (aka Bi Disc) features on ‘Pieces, Falling’. In addition to the release, Apparat has assembled a complete live band to perform several headline shows in 2026, including a performance at the London venue HERE At Outernet on February 3rd. The new track ‘An Echo Skips A Name’ is now available – it is introspective, emotive, and rich in lyrical detail, which you can listen to below. Glimmerine A Slow Collision Gravity Test Tilth – feat. KÁRYYN Hum Of Maybe An Echo Skips A Name Enough For Me Lunes Williamsburg Pieces, Falling – feat. Bi Disc Recalibration

      It’s accurate to state that 2025 has been an exceptional year for live music in this country. The reunion of Oasis—along with their endless streams of euphoric, crowd-pleasing performances—has rekindled the importance of shared experiences and the impact a pop song can have. Radiohead hasn't performed in London for nearly ten years, and during their last visit, they chose a smaller venue, Camden’s Roundhouse, which meant that many fans were unable to secure tickets.

      This time, there are notably fewer dissatisfied attendees. With multiple sell-out nights at The O2 Arena, it’s an impressive sight—the leading representatives of Millennial angst performing in what was once the Millennium Dome.

      The stage is positioned in the center of the venue. This creates a gladiatorial atmosphere, yet promotes unity—everyone has a view, with the focus on the band and their music. By the time Clash takes to the stage, the venue is almost at full capacity, and there's an unmistakable thrill in the air—events like this, even in a year filled with concert excitement, are rare.

      And then the show begins. ‘Planet Telex’ rings out from the speakers, transforming in mid-air—a standout from ‘The Bends’ with a dynamic twist. A vibrant, electric ‘2 + 2 = 5’ follows, and ‘Lucky,’ a classic from ‘OK Computer,’ shines early in the set. The band rarely misses a beat, although there are moments where the decade-long absence is evident, but there's an undeniable magic as five musicians reconnect.

      Unlike his performances with The Smile, where engaging with the audience has become essential to the experience, Thom Yorke seldom speaks to the crowd. Aside from sharing a story about writing ‘Just’—a sharp, intense number in the encore—amid the challenges following their ‘Creep’ success, there’s little in the way of witty exchanges here. The focus remains firmly on the music and its message. ‘Bloom’ and ‘15 Step’ are outstanding, and an impressive rendition of ‘Kid A’ transitions into a graceful ‘No Surprises.’

      Ultimately, while any Radiohead set list will have some critics, it’s hard to dispute the quality of the performance this evening. ‘Weird Fishes / Arpeggi’ is radiant and sonically stunning, while tracks like ‘Everything In Its Right Place’ and ‘The National Anthem’ stand alongside the best of their contemporaries. It’s exceptionally beautiful music—flawlessly executed and met with enthusiastic acclaim from a crowd that has longed for such experiences.

      The main set concludes with ‘There There,’ before Radiohead delivers an encore—an encore—that would surpass nearly any other band on the planet. ‘Fake Plastic Trees’ glimmers, ‘Let Down’ rides on Jonny Greenwood's guitar effects, ‘Paranoid Android’ exemplifies the ultimate full-band Radiohead expression, and Thom Yorke’s wail on ‘You And Whose Army?’ must have echoed far across the Thames.

      A majestic, exhilarating ‘Karma Police’ wraps up the show, with the audience united, a hymn of isolation breaking the ice for 20,000 people. It’s a unique experience, with this most restless of bands daring to reflect on their past. Though not every fan favorite made an appearance—there’s no ‘Lotus Flower’ tonight, nor ‘The Numbers,’ or ‘High And Dry’—that’s not the point. This feels like a band reuniting, with the audience cheering them on at every opportunity—a jigsaw finally coming together.

      Words: Robin Murray

      Photo Credit: Alex Lake

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