David Byrne
Famous fans say farewell to the B-52’s: ‘They got me to question my own prejudices’
After 46 years, the Athens originals are taking off for good later this year. David Byrne, Boy George and more pay tribute to one of the most unusual pop bands ever
Interviews by Dave Simpson
13, Jan, 2023 @10:56 AM
Gospel trailblazers the Staples Jr Singers: ‘We were singing about all the hardship and hurt’
Nearly 50 years since their only album was recorded, the group are achieving international acclaim thanks to a renewed interest in a music that speaks to something more than just a love of the Lord
Garth Cartwright
11, Nov, 2022 @12:00 PM
‘Better late than never’: how Brian Eno and David Byrne finally laid a musical ghost to rest
When the pair sampled Lebanese singer Dunya Younes for their groundbreaking album My Life in the Bush of Ghosts, they assumed the original recording was cleared. Four decades on they all meet up to find out the real story
Kate Hutchinson
11, Aug, 2022 @3:00 PM
David Byrne on leaving Spotify and turning 70: ‘I think I am more optimistic now’
Talking Heads frontman speaks about his new song with Australian musician Montaigne, the bravery of Taylor Swift and why he feels hopeful for the future
Brodie Lancaster
13, Mar, 2022 @4:30 PM
Various artists: Ocean Child: Songs of Yoko Ono review – tribute to brilliance of rock icon’s music
Death Cab for Cutie, David Byrne and the Flaming Lips are among artists reworking Ono’s strange sound and outsider songs into something more palatable
Rachel Aroesti
18, Feb, 2022 @8:30 AM
Jon Hassell: radical musician who studied with Stockhausen and worked with Eno
The influential experimental US composer ‘celebrated and dignified’ his ‘fourth world’ sources and contributed to albums by Brian Eno and Talking Heads
Alexis Petridis
27, Jun, 2021 @6:51 PM
American Utopia review – David Byrne and Spike Lee burn down the house
This ambitious concert film mixes politics, Talking Heads hits and Lee’s inimitable style to winning effect
Simran Hans
19, Dec, 2020 @3:00 PM
David Byrne: 'Spike Lee and I have a lot in common'
The former Talking Heads frontman on the importance of performance, covering Janelle Monáe, and his hope for the American experiment
Sean O’Hagan
13, Dec, 2020 @9:30 AM
David Byrne's lockdown despair: 'I'd wake up and ask – What am I doing today and why?'
The Talking Heads frontman has taken up drawing to get him through the pandemic – and face down his fears. He talks us through his favourites, from Nature Man to Balanced Life
Tim Jonze
14, Oct, 2020 @3:07 PM
David Byrne's American Utopia review – Spike Lee's thrilling treat for fans
A filmed version of the musician’s hit Broadway show plays like a vibrant greatest hits extravaganza that has the power to convert anyone
Peter Bradshaw
11, Sep, 2020 @7:47 PM
David Byrne apologizes for donning blackface in 1984 video
Talking Heads frontman sorry for ‘a lack of real understanding’ over video from the Stop Making Sense concert film
Adrian Horton
01, Sep, 2020 @5:39 PM
Toronto film festival announces line-up with Mark Wahlberg drama premiering
Halle Berry’s directorial debut also on programme but whether physical screenings will take place remains up in the air
Andrew Pulver
30, Jul, 2020 @2:00 PM
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