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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

MusicRadar

‘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

The Guardian - US

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

The Independent UK

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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.

Evening Standard

“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”

MusicRadar

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

The Guardian - AU

‘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

The Guardian - UK

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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

The Guardian - UK

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

Evening Standard

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

The Guardian - UK

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.

BANG Premier

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

The Independent UK

“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

MusicRadar

"It showed me what music can do." Eight surprising artists you never knew were inspired by the brilliance of Talking Heads' Remain In Light

From Radiohead to Paramore to Nine Inch Nails, how David Byrne & co.'s masterpiece influenced generations to come

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“A miracle that silenced their harshest critics, even within the band, and opened many minds”: The prog credentials of Talking Heads’ Remain In Light

With input from Brian Eno and Adrian Belew, the creatively explosive 1980 album was a turning point for the American band – and many other artists

Louder

From Taylor to Turnstile and more... Hayley Williams' seven best guest spots

The Paramore singer has never been averse to hopping on someone else's songs and here's seven of her best

Woman & Home

"After 40 years of singing in a band with my family, we released our first album this year – and Elton John is a fan!"

Annie Caldwell can’t quite believe the adventures her family has had in the last year, as their debut album of disco-tinged Gospel has received rave reviews, with Elton John calling it a “great record”

The Guardian - AU

David Bridie and George Telek on the life-changing friendship that led to one of Australia’s best albums

The Not Drowning, Waving frontman and the legendary Papua New Guinean musician are celebrating Tabaran, their 1990 album loved by David Byrne and Peter Gabriel – and their unexpected new album

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The Guardian - UK

From On Swift Horses to David Byrne: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead

Daisy Edgar-Jones and Jacob Elordi star in a 50s-set drama about sexual identity while the Talking Head returns with more art-pop joy

The Guardian - UK

David Byrne: Who Is the Sky? review – great songs, if you can withstand the wacky jokes and miaowing

His last album was criticised for being too upbeat during Trump 1.0 but became a phenomenal live show, and the Talking Heads frontman remains sunny – almost to a fault

The Independent UK

David Byrne reveals on Instagram that he will marry fiancée Mala Gaonkar

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The Independent UK

David Byrne says he will marry girlfriend 18 years his junior ‘this week’ in surprise announcement

The rockstar subtly announced his engagement to Mala Gaonkar in August

MusicRadar

David Byrne has shared his actual wedding playlist, featuring “buoyant instrumentals... that folks can ignore"

The ex Talking Head is getting spliced this week

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David Byrne getting married this week

Talking Heads star David Byrne has revealed he is getting married this week.

Euronews

Culture Digest: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

Hit US mockumentary The Office gets a follow-up, David Byrne releases a new solo album, Brussels celebrates all things art, while Cannes favourite 'Sentimental Value' hits French cinemas.

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