Yesterday saw the launch of Philip Selway's search for remix collaborators on the song "Beyond Reason," off his debut solo album, Familial, via Indaba Music. The Boston Herald, in its album review, describes "Beyond Reason" as the album's "most Radiohead-y cut." You can put your own spin on the song by entering the remix contest at indabamusic.com.

Herald music critic Jed Gottlieb also declares of Familial: "This is the coolest solo debut from a drummer in a marquee band ever." Gottlieb says that, on the new record, Selway "delivers a soft, lonesome singer/songwriter album of simple melodies and hushed arrangements." Read the complete album review at bostonherald.com.

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Earlier this week, Spinner named the new video for "By Some Miracle," the album's opening track, the site's Video of the Day. You can watch it to find out why at spinner.com and nonesuch.com/media.

Cincinnati's Metromix, after recommending "By Some Miracle," describes Familial as "ten tracks of awesomeness" and says: "The entire album is worth the purchase."

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In the UK, where Selway recently played a number of live shows and the new album is out on Bella Union, the Independent features a profile of the Radiohead drummer. "Philip Selway delivers hushed vocals and gentle acoustic reveries," says the Independent's Chris Mugan of Familial. In the article, Selway discusses the roots of his first solo effort and about collaborating with musicians beyond his regular bandmates, both on the record and on tour. Mugan concludes that "while his lyrics may be mature, as a solo artist Selway is happy to remain young at heart." Read the article at independent.co.uk.