Yeah, yeah – we know that the vast majority of you will already be aware of this by now.

We’re taking a chance, though. There could still be one or two of you who don’t know that Radiohead have announced the release of their new album, and that – in a move apparently purpose-designed to piss off those record industry types – it’s being offered as a download only.

That’s not the biggest surprise, however: the real kicker is that Thom and the Radiohead boys have decided to let you, the precious punter, decide exactly how much to pay for the new material (which calls itself In Rainbows). Simply head on over to their site, type in your desired amount and you’ll be sent a link on October 10th which allows you to download the blighter straight away.

Naturally – in order to make up for the legions of people who are going to type in Zero Pounds Sterling – Radiohead have offered something a little more special for the fans in the shape of a deluxe boxset. Rumours also state that a ‘physical’ release of the album is due on CD format sometime early next year.

In the meantime, though, why not sling Radiohead a couple of quid, cross your fingers and hope it’ll be better than Hail To The Thief?

Get In Rainbows by Radiohead Here