It appears unlikely that the band will re-sign with EMI. Its management has also dismissed rumours that Warner Music was lining up to sign the band, stating: "The band (is) not looking for a record company in any way, shape or form. They are out of a contract, but they're not actively looking for another one. They're getting on with doing what they do". In an interview in April for NME, Thom revealed that they do plan to sign a record deal eventually, but on their own terms, and not until the album is finished.
In early September the band recorded a new piano and vocal-based song, "I Want None of This", for the War Child album Help; a Day in the Life.
The new album's release date and title are still unconfirmed. However, the band has announced that it will debut some of its new material during a Summer 2006 tour of Europe and North America, including headlining slots at the Bonnaroo and V festivals. The members have also stated that they are considering releasing some songs solely via the internet. After the tour is over, according to Pitchfork the band are expected to return into recording sessions and release their 7th album, sometime in 2007, which will make it the longest gap between Radiohead albums since Kid A.
Thom and Jonny performed three new songs at a "Friends of the Earth" benefit in London on May 1, 2006. They debuted a new guitar driven song entitled "Bodysnatchers" as well as the piano based "Cymbal Rush". Also performed was the song "Arpeggi" (only previously performed at the Ether Fest in March 2005) with an added fingerpicked acoustic guitar part from Thom. Amid all the new perhaps the most exciting song of the night was the first ever performance of "Gagging Order", a Hail to the Thief b-side as well as a rare acoustic and slightly folky number from the band.
radiohead - 'arpeggi'