So, yeah, basically in support of no record in particular, Radiohead seems to be effortlessly shouldering the responsibility of headlining the crème de la crème of famous UK summer festivals. Both Reading and Leeds Fest, which will feature the same lineups over a span of three days, have decided that Radiohead, along with fellow headliners Arctic Monkeys and Kings of Leon, are more culturally relevant to the crowds across the pond than that washed-up Bono character with that shady smile and those suspiciously-shaded eyes of his.

Additional acts that may or may not be quite as home-grown as the headliners include Fallout Boy, Vampire Weekend (they’re still milking that whole “relevant band” thing, I see), Block Party, Kaiser Chiefs, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Maximo Park, and, er, those good ol’ Defones. To check out the schedules and, you know, plan your Best Summer Ever, click here and here. And if you’re a U2 fan, don’t worry; I’m sure they’re probably playing... somewhere this summer, right?

Meanwhile, Radiohead bassist Colin Greenwood spoke to the NME about the gigs and the possibility of playing new material:

I’m very happy to be playing the festival, for lots of reasons. It’s close to home, and it’s great to be sharing it with Kings and Arctics. It should be darker and louder than our London shows last summer, too – a good thing! I think it’s the chance for people to see our show in the UK, in the dark, that’s the coolest thing about doing the festival. [...] I’m not allowed to do setlists, I’m too indecisive! We are trying out a few new things, but we’re still at the stage of casting about for a way forward. It’ll be brilliant to play something new at the festival though.