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‘She sounded like the cosmos breathing’: David Byrne, Flying Lotus and more on the greatness of Alice Coltrane

The radical work of the musician and composer was dismissed by sexist critics and overshadowed by the legacy of her late husband John. But today, musical stars from Doja Cat to David Byrne all champion her experimental sound

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“I tried to write a love song that wasn’t corny, that didn’t sound stupid or lame the way many do. I think I succeeded”: How Talking Heads crafted the delicate beauty of This Must Be the Place (Naive Melody)

Both one of Talking Heads’ most out-of-character compositions and their most emotionally resonant, This Must Be the Place continues to cast its spell over listeners

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“I shuffled into this big open room, and Tina was there and she was very upset. She said to me, ‘If we get rid of David, would you join the band?’”: Adrian Belew insists he was asked to replace David Byrne in Talking Heads

He didn’t regard it as a serious offer though

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Hollywood actor Kurt Russell opens up on when Princess Diana holidayed at his house

The actor recalled the conversation he had with Diana in 1991 while sat between her and Charles at the premiere of the film Backdraft

The Independent UK

Kurt Russell reflects on meeting Diana, Princess of Wales

The Hollywood star also discussed his 43-year relationship with actress Goldie Hawn on The Jonathan Ross Show, describing her as ‘amazing’.

Evening Standard

David Byrne review: A wonderful, singular, joyous show

5/5 David Byrne’s first night of his residency at Hammersmith Apollo is a journey into his vision of an American Utopia, which is filled with old Talking Heads classics

Evening Standard

David Byrne review – in life during wartime, this show will restore your faith in humanity

Byrne again reimagines the possibilities of the live gig, creating a vision of egalitarianism backed by elastic bass and polyrhythms

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Dow Hit 50,000 in February: What the Market’s Historic High Means for Your Retirement

The Dow’s historic rise has big implications for near-retirees. Here’s how to reassess your strategy and protect your savings now.

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‘No policing failure’ over Regency Hotel murder 10 years ago – detective

‘There is no regrets,’ Detective Chief Superintendent Seamus Boland said.

Evening Standard

David Byrne review – hope, humanity and dancing in a superbly paced and choreographed show

Solo songs and Talking Heads classics mingle in a spectacular performance that doesn’t pull any punches

The Guardian - AU

“I actually cried when I heard his version of this song. I’m stoked!!”: David Byrne has covered Olivia Rodrigo’s Drivers License

Song is the first of Rodrigo’s Sour covers project

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Olivia Rodrigo shares David Byrne cover of Drivers License to mark fifth anniversary

Olivia Rodrigo has gotten her "favourite artists" to reimagine songs from her acclaimed debut album, SOUR.

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“This playlist is not about the solstice, nor does it have some Pagan agenda”: Hate Christmas music? Then David Byrne has a gift just for you

It’s a new playlist that’s a Wham!-free zone

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‘Adults think with their mouths open’: five modern aphorisms to help us make sense of 2025

In his new book The World in a Phrase, author James Geary shares aphorisms from David Byrne, James Baldwin and more that speak to the modern day

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David Byrne review, Los Angeles: Talking Heads hits are just part of this life-affirming spectacle

5/5 At the home of the Oscars, LA’s Dolby Theatre, the 73-year-old pulls off a dazzling, award-worthy production featuring Talking Heads classics, fresh material from this year’s ‘Who Is the Sky?’ and a celebrity cameo

Evening Standard

Harris takes finance post in Irish Cabinet reshuffle

Ireland’s deputy premier Simon Harris has assumed the position as Finance Minister in a Cabinet reshuffle prompted by a high-profile resignation.

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“I knew what I wanted but I didn’t know how to get it in a nice co-operative way… I know that I was not always the most pleasant person to work with”: David Byrne admits he was a ‘bossy pants’ in Talking Heads

He says his social skills back then were “limited”

The Guardian - AU

Frankenstein, Materialists and Pluribus: what’s new to streaming in Australia in November

Plus a film starring a career-best Joel Edgerton, a chance to stream Annie Hall and remember Diane Keaton, and a new thriller series starring Sarah Snook

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‘It’s dark in the US right now. But I turn on a light, you know?’: Mavis Staples on Prince, Martin Luther King and her 75-year singing career

As she releases a new album, the soul and gospel legend answers your questions on Stax Records, duetting with David Byrne, and the fight for civil rights

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Argentinian experimental music legend Juana Molina: ‘One of the things I hate most in life is to be solemn’

She was one of her country’s most famous comedians. After throwing it in to pursue her musical dream, she minted a spooky, singular sound that made fans of David Byrne and Feist. At 64, her irreverence remains intact

Evening Standard

Tilda Swinton and Gary Oldman set for Royal Court's 70th anniversary season

The Royal Court’s big celebratory year in 2026 features a host of top talent and rising stars

The Guardian - UK

Tilda Swinton and Gary Oldman return to stage for Royal Court’s 70th anniversary

Tilda Swinton’s performance marks 30 years since audiences last saw her tread the boards, meanwhile Gary Oldman will be in Krapp’s Last Tape

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Nick Cave + The Bad Seeds, Calvin Harris and The xx added to Open'er Festival

Nick Cave + The Bad Seeds, Calvin Harris and The xx will join The Cure in headlining Open'er Festival 2026.

The Independent UK

Taylor Swift and LL Cool J get Songwriters Hall of Fame nod

Songwriters qualify for induction 20 years after the first commercial release of a track

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“I brought the synth into the studio with Harry, flicked through the presets and there’s one called Harpoon Dream. I took the delay off and we were like… ‘yeah!’: Kid Harpoon on the Moog One preset that made Harry Styles' As It Was

We sit down with Kid Harpoon to talk making hits and studio tricks with the Grammy-winning co-creator that everyone wants on their team

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