Radiohead 's ninth studio album , '' A Moon Shaped Pool '' , was released in May 2016 on Radiohead 's website and online music stores , followed by retail versions in June via XL Recordings . It was promoted with music videos for the singles " Burn the Witch " and " Daydreaming " , the latter directed by Anderson . The album includes several songs written years earlier , including " True Love Waits " , and strings and choral vocals arranged by Jonny Greenwood and performed the London Contemporary Orchestra . It was Radiohead 's sixth UK number-one album and reached number three in the US . It was the fifth Radiohead album nominated for the Mercury Prize , making Radiohead the most shortlisted act in the award 's history , and was nominated for Best Alternative Music Album and Best Rock Song ( for " Burn the Witch " ) at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards . It appeared on several publications ' lists of the best albums of the year
59th Annual Grammy Awards
59th Annual Grammy Awards
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