Flea and Thom Yorke performed together on May 27, 2026, at the KOKO venue in London [1, 2, 3].
The appearance marks a rare public reunion for the two musicians, who previously collaborated in the project Atoms for Peace. This performance serves as a high-profile bridge between their collective history and their current individual artistic pursuits.
During the set, the pair played "Traffic Lights," a collaborative song showcasing their Atoms for Peace work [2, 4]. The performance also featured a cover of the song "Got to Give It Up," originally released by Marvin Gaye in 1977 [2, 5].
The event was designed to promote Flea's solo tour and his new LP titled "Honora" [2, 4]. By pairing his solo promotion with a collaboration alongside Yorke, Flea linked his new material to the experimental energy of his previous joint ventures.
The appearance at KOKO brought together fans of both the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Radiohead in an intimate setting. While the duo has a long history of collaboration, the specific focus on "Traffic Lights" highlights a continued creative connection between the bassist and the singer [1, 2].
Observers said the chemistry between the two performers was evident as they navigated the funk-heavy rhythms of the Gaye cover. The choice of venue and the surprise nature of the set added to the exclusivity of the event [2, 3].
“Flea and Thom Yorke performed together on May 27, 2026, at the KOKO venue in London”
This reunion signals a potential revival of interest in the Atoms for Peace project while leveraging the star power of both artists to drive sales for Flea's solo album. By performing in a smaller venue like KOKO, the artists are targeting a core enthusiast audience rather than a stadium crowd, emphasizing the experimental and collaborative nature of their musical relationship.
