Welcome to the Season 5 premiere of Music Rewind. We're kicking things off with one of the most daring and divisive left turns in modern music history: Kid A by Radiohead, released in 2000.

Coming off the back of OK Computer, Radiohead had the world's attention — and then they burned the blueprint. Kid A abandoned guitar-driven alt-rock entirely, plunging into icy electronic textures, jazz-influenced arrangements, and an atmosphere of anxious abstraction that left fans and critics scrambling to catch up. It wasn't just an album — it was a statement that a mainstream band could go anywhere, sound like anything, and answer to no one.

Host Steve is joined by Jon D'Auria, Editor-in-Chief of Bass Magazine, to unpack the album's legacy, its impact on the industry, and why Kid A remains one of the most important and debated records of the 21st century.

What We Cover

• How Kid A shattered expectations coming off the success of OK Computer
• Radiohead's rejection of guitar-driven alt-rock and embrace of electronic experimentation
• The album's icy textures, jazz influences, and avant-garde structure
• How Kid A challenged listeners and reshaped what mainstream music could be
• Its critical reception in 2000 and the debate it sparked at the time
• The album's enduring influence on artists across indie, electronic, and alternative music
• Why Kid A still sparks conversation and controversy decades later
• The role of bass and texture in building the album's unique sonic world

About the Guest: Jon D'Auria

Jon D'Auria is the Editor-in-Chief of Bass Magazine and a respected voice in music journalism. With years of experience covering artists, albums, and the evolving role of bass in modern music, Jon brings deep industry insight and historical context to the conversation — illuminating not only how Kid A was received at the time, but why it continues to resonate with musicians and fans alike.

Episode Details

🎙️ Show: Music Rewind 📅 Season 5, Episode 1 — Season Premiere 💿 Album: Kid A 🎤 Artist: Radiohead 📆 Year Released: 2000 🏷️ Genre: Art Rock, Electronic, Experimental Rock, Post-Rock, Ambient, IDM ⏱️ Era: Y2K, Early 2000s Alternative, Post-Britpop

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