Poesie will release her cover of ‘Fake Plastic Trees’ on 1st May 2026 through Apollo Distribution, using the Radiohead classic as a striking preview of her forthcoming EP Curious Eve. For the London-based artist, the single is not just a standalone cover, but a sonic and thematic bridge into the eco-feminist ideas shaping her next project.
Known for writing about ecology, equality and humanity, Poesie has built her identity around pairing meaningful themes with a modern pop edge. That makes ‘Fake Plastic Trees’ a fitting choice: a song whose emotional pull and cultural weight sit naturally alongside the concerns she is exploring in her own work this year.
Borrowing from Radiohead’s sonic world
The most distinctive element of the release is its sonic approach. Poesie draws on the wider atmosphere of Radiohead’s catalogue, with electronic textures that nod towards Kid A and Amnesiac while still shaping the track into something that sits within her own artistic world. Rather than simply recreating the original, she uses that palette to deepen the song’s tension between intimacy, disillusionment and release.
The track blends live and electronic production with forward vocals, layered harmonies and a closing guitar solo, creating a sound that feels nostalgic and modern at once. Poesie has described the cover as yearning for “a greener, simpler world, one less at the mercy of rampant consumer capitalism”, giving the release a clear purpose within the wider world of Curious Eve.
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On paper, this feels like a smart move. ‘Fake Plastic Trees’ is such a familiar song that any new version risks fading into reverence, but the production choices here suggest Poesie is aiming for something more considered than a straight tribute. The balance of live instrumentation, electronic detail and thematic intent gives the single the potential to stand on its own terms.
More importantly, the release appears to deepen the artistic world around Curious Eve rather than interrupt it. By linking Radiohead’s melancholy to questions of ecology, longing and modern disillusionment, Poesie gives the track a conceptual hook that feels relevant to her wider direction. If the finished version delivers on that promise, this could be an intriguing step in her 2026 run.
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