Jonny Greenwood, Shye Ben Tzur, and The Rajasthan Express Announce New Album 'Ranjha'

The highly anticipated reunion of Radiohead guitarist Jonny Greenwood, Israeli composer Shye Ben Tzur, and The Rajasthan Express is finally here! Their first album since 2015’s Junun, titled Ranjha, is slated for release on May 8 via World Circuit. Fans can get a taste of what's to come with the release of an eight-minute video for the lead single and title track.
Jonny Greenwood, Shye Ben Tzur, and The Rajasthan Express (Courtesy of Shin Katan)

While Junun was famously recorded in a 15th-century Mehrangarh fort in Jodhpur, India, the trio opted for a different setting this time around. Ranjha was recorded in the Oxford studio where Greenwood, Thom Yorke, and drummer Tom Skinner (who also contributes to the album) record as The Smile.

"It was about getting a clearer sound in a more controlled environment, but using the features of the studio to be creative in a completely different way,” Tzur explained in a press statement.

Notably, Greenwood is married to Israeli artist Sharona Katan and has collaborated with Israeli musician Dudu Tassa. This context adds another layer to his artistic choices, especially considering Yorke's stance on performing in Israel while Benjamin Netanyahu remains prime minister, as revealed in a Sunday Times interview last year. Greenwood voiced a differing opinion, suggesting that boycotts could be counterproductive.

Revisit the 2015 interview Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood and Shye Ben Tzur Talk Junun Project.

Ranjha Tracklist:

01 Shiqwa
02 Marbolot
03 Ranjha
04 Shemesh
05 Shiqwa (Reprise)
06 Ishq-E-Majnun
07 Saqi
08 Marbolot (Reprise)
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