David Byrne

Saturday Night Live Books All-Star Cast For 50th Anniversary Show

Saturday Night Live’s line-up for the 50th anniversary show on 14 February features some of the biggest stars in the world.

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Devo and David Byrne Donate ‘Empire’ for Noise for Now Project

by Paul Cashmere

Noise for Now, the non-profit project benefiting abortion access and reproductive rights, will release a second volume ‘Noise for Now Volume 2’ on 21 June, 2024 with a rare David Byrne and Devo collaboration recorded 30 years ago.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, alternative, David Byrne, Devo, Noise for Now, USA

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David Byrne Covers Paramore ‘Hard Times’

by Paul Cashmere

David Byrne has covered Paramore’s ‘Hard Times’ after Paramore’ covered David’s Talking Heads classic ‘Burning Down The House’.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 70s, 80s, Burning Down The House, David Byrne, Paramore, rock, Talking Heads

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Watch David Byrne Join Miley Cyrus for New Years Eve Performance

by Paul Cashmere

David Byrne spent New Years Eve with Miley Cyrus and they knocked out a David Bowie classic, one of David’s solo songs and he also joined Sia for ‘Unstoppable’.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, David Byrne, Miley Cyrus, rock, Sia, Talking Heads, USA

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David Byrne To Premiere New Show Theater of the Mind in Denver

by Paul Cashmere

‘Theater of the Mind’, a brand new show by David Byrne and Mala Gaonkar, will have its world premiere in Denver, Colorado on September 13 after previews beginning on August 31.

Tagged as: 70s, art, Colorado, David Byrne, Denver, rock, Talking Heads, theater, Theater of the Mind, USA

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David Byrne Thinks Spotify Makes Artists Uncomfortable

by Music-News.com

David Byrne thinks Spotify is making artists “uncomfortable .”

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, art, Australia, David Byrne, pop, rock, Talking Heads, USA

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Montaigne Has A Song With Talking Heads’ David Byrne

by Paul Cashmere

Talking Heads legend David Byrne is collaborating with Australia’s Montaigne on her new song ‘Always Be You’.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, art, Australia, David Byrne, Montaigne, pop, rock, Talking Heads, USA

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David Byrne’s American Utopia Will Reopen On Broadway In September

by Paul Cashmere

With America opening up David Byrne’s ‘American Utopia’ will return to Broadway in September.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, American Utopia, David Byrne, rock, Talking Heads, USA

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David Byrne Launching Social Distance Dance Club

by Music-News.com

Talking Heads star David Byrne is giving New Yorkers a new creative outlet by launching a social distance dance club in New York City.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, David Byrne, rock, Talking Heads, USA

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Spike Lee Has Directed A Television Version Of David Byrne’s ‘American Utopia’

by Paul Cashmere

David Byrne’s Broadway production of ‘American Utopia’ has been made into a television event.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, American Utopia, Broadway, David Byrne, rock, Spike Lee, theatre, USA

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Here Are Some David Byrne Videos Just Because

by Paul Cashmere

David Byrne appeared on Saturday Night Live last weekend and performed ‘Once In A Lifetime’. And it was pretty special.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 20s, 70s, 80s, 90s, David Byrne, rock, Talking Heads, USA

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David Byrne Is Noticing A Lot of Famous Faces In His Audience

by Paul Cashmere

David Byrne’s ‘American Utopia’ show on Broadway is attracting a lot of famous faces.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 20s, 70s, 80s, 90s, American Utopia, Broadway, David Byrne, Jerry Seinfeld, rock, Seth Myers, Talking Heads, theatre, USA

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Talking Heads “Official” Instagram Starts A Rumour Frenzy

by Tim Cashmere

Fans’ ears perked up recently when an official-looking Talking Heads Instagram account popped up and hovered there idly like the alien spacecraft in District 9.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Chris Frantz, David Byrne, Instagram, Jerry Harrison, live, reunion, Talking Heads, Tom Tom Club, tour

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New Music Releases for 22 November 2019

by Gavin Ryan

Major new titles coming this week from: Human Nature, Robbie Williams, Leonard Cohen, Christy Moore, Labrinth, Coldplay, Rod Stewart, David Byrne, Jason Aldean, Harry Nilsson, Luke Evans, Akon, James Morrison, Lindemann, Friendly Fires, Trippie Redd, Beck, Animal Collective, Danny Brown, Ben Lee, Iggy Azalea (EP) and the final So Fresh compilation of the year.

Tagged as: Akon, Animal Collective, Australia, Beck, Ben Lee, Christy Moore, Coldplay, Danny Brown, David Byrne, Friendly Fires, Harry Nilsson, Human Nature, Iggy Azalea, James Morrison, Jason Aldean, Labrinth, Leonard Cohen, Lindemann, Luke Evans, new music, new releases, Robbie Williams, Rod Stewart, Trippie Redd

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David Byrne Launches ‘Positive’ Online Magazine

by Music-News.com

Former Talking Heads leader David Byrne has launched an online magazine focused on solutions to the world’s biggest problems.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, alternative, David Byrne, rock, Talking Heads, USA

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David Byrne Wins Helpmann for Best International Contemporary Concert

by Paul Cashmere

David Byrne has won a Helpmann Award in Australia for the Best International Contemporary Concert.

Tagged as: Australia, David Byrne, Frontier Touring, Helpmann Awards, music industry

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Kylie Minogue, David Byrne and Paul Kelly Nominated for Helpmann Awards

by Paul Cashmere

The Helpmann Awards have recognised Australian acts Paul Kelly and Kylie Minogue and international stars David Byrne, Celine Dion, The Killers and Christine and the Queens for their performance excellence in Australia in the past 12 months.

Tagged as: Australia, Celine Dion, Christine and the Queens, David Byrne, Helpmann Awards, Martin Foley, music industry, The Killers

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David Byrne names his live EP after quote from NME review

by Paul Cashmere

David Byrne has anointed his new live EP ‘The Best Live Show of All Time’ after a quote he got from a NME review.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, art-rock, David Byrne, Frontier Touring, new wave, post-punk, rock, Talking Heads, USA

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David Byrne delivers equal part Art and Rock in stunning Melbourne show #REVIEW

by Paul Cashmere

David Byrne has always been music by innovation. The Talking Heads were equal parts rock and art and their lead singer has continued that philosophy. In American Utopia, Byrne has transformed the band into the show. This show is as visually stunning as the songs themselves.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, art-rock, David Byrne, Frontier Touring, new wave, post-punk, rock, Talking Heads, USA

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David Byrne New Zealand reviews reveal a Talking Heads trip and more

by Paul Cashmere

David Byrne’s New Zealand shows are being written up as one of the greatest shows of 2018.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, art-rock, David Byrne, Frontier Touring, new wave, post-punk, rock, Talking Heads, USA

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David Byrne To Tour Australia and New Zealand

by Paul Cashmere

David Byrne will tour Australia and New Zealand in November.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, David Byrne, Frontier Touring, rock, Talking Heads, USA

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Keith Richards, The Rolling Stones images by Ros O'Gorman, noise11.com, photo

Wolfgang’s Vault Ruled To Be Infringing Copyright

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

For many years, Wolfgang’s Vault has been a music lover’s dream. The site collected audio and video of iconic artists as recorded both professionally and from other sources including the collection of Bill Graham, covering a wide variety of genres.

Tagged as: David Byrne, Keith Richards, music industry, USA, Wolfgang's Vault

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David Byrne Opens His Giant Suit Emporium for Colbert

by Paul Cashmere

David Byrne is “burning down the house” with savings at his new giant suit emporium.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, alternative, David Byrne, rock, Stephen Colbert, Talking Heads, USA

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New Music Releases For 9 March 2018

by Gavin Ryan

Major new titles coming this week from: Judas Priest, Three Days Grace, Mia Dyson, David Byrne, What So Not, Albert Hammond Jr., Calum Scott, Ian Moss, Editors and Erasure.

Tagged as: Albert Hammond Jr, Australia, Calum Scott, David Byrne, Editors, Ian Moss, Judas Priest, Mia Dyson, music industry, music releases, new music, Three Days Grace, What So Not

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David Byrne Reunites With Eno For His First Solo Album In 14 Years

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

It’s been fourteen years since David Byrne has released a true solo album.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, David Byrne, rock, Talking Heads, USA

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David Byrne Sets Solo Dates For 2018

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

David Byrne fans are in for a treat next year as he mounts a solo tour that he is comparing to a classic Talking Heads trek.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, David Byrne, rock, Talking Heads, USA

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David Byrne To Debut New Show Joan Of Arc

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

David Byrne is becoming quite adept at writing musicals about women.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, David Byrne, rock, Talking Heads, USA

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David Byrne Extinguishes Chance Of A Talking Heads Reunion

by Music-News.com

David Byrne has destroyed Talking Heads fans’ dreams of a reunion, insisting he isn’t willing to sacrifice his solo career for a get together.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, David Byrne, rock, Talking Heads, USA

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David Byrne Writes Second Musical

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Former Talking Heads leader David Byrne is going for a second round in the musical theater.

Tagged as: David Byrne, David Byrne Writes Second Musical, music news, Talking Heads

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Talking Heads Reject Reunion Rumours

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Chris Frantz and Jerry Harrison say there’s no Talking Heads reunion on the cards.

Tagged as: Chris Frantz, David Byrne, Jerry Harrison, Talking Heads, Talking Heads Reject Reunion Rumours, Tina Weymouth

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Chris Frantz Sets The Story Straight On Talking Heads Reunion Speculation

After a social media post starting speculation of a Talking Heads reunion, Chris Frantz has set the record straight.

May 7, 2024

Chris Frantz and Tina Weymouth Injured In Car Crash

Talking Heads husband and wife rhythm section Chris Frantz and Tina Weymouth had a close call with disaster recently when a drunk driver crashed into their vehicle.

March 28, 2022

Talking Heads “Official” Instagram Starts A Rumour Frenzy

Fans' ears perked up recently when an official-looking Talking Heads Instagram account popped up and hovered there idly like the alien spacecraft in District 9.

December 13, 2019

Chris Frantz The Talking Head Reveals His Influences In Radio Show

Talking Heads and Tom Tom Club co-founder Chris Frantz have curated a very tasty playlist for his Chris Frantz the Talking Head program in WPKN in Connecticut.

January 30, 2018

Talking Heads’ Chris Frantz And Tina Weymouth Appear On Sandy Hook Charity Record

Chris Frantz and Tina Weymouth of the Talking Heads and Tom Tom Club have contributed to a charity recording of Somewhere Over the Rainbow by Ingrid Michaelson and 21 current or former students of the Sandy Hook Elementary School, site of the December mass shooting where 26 people were killed.

January 17, 2013