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Thom Yorke Slams Muse: 'Bad Karma' and Imitation

2/4/2025

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Thom Yorke, the iconic frontman of Radiohead, has taken a sharp jab at Muse, accusing them of imitating their sound. In a candid 2001 interview, he lamented their "incredibly bad karma," and even now, he can't help but poke fun at how streaming algorithms keep pushing Muse's music his way. The rivalry simmers on!

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Thom Yorke, the iconic frontman of Radiohead, has taken a sharp jab at Muse, accusing them of imitating their sound. In a candid 2001 interview, he lamented their "incredibly bad karma," and even now, he can't help but poke fun at how streaming algorithms keep pushing Muse's music his way. The rivalry simmers on!