The Future of Pop?

Radiohead continues to push back the frontiers of popular music—and the way we buy and listen to it. On the heels of the hoopla over their label-less, online unveiling of their new album, In Rainbows, the band has decided not to release the obligatory b-side remixes, but instead to sell fans the individual tracks necessary to make their own. And once you’ve created your masterpiece, you can share it with other Radiohead fans or just vote for your favorite among the hundreds of remixes already uploaded. Or better still, just listen to my remix—and vote for me! If you’re a nerd with GarageBand, like me, this is your new drug of choice. (My wife marveled—with a mixture of shock and resignation—”It’s like they designed it just for you.”)