Guardian Music — The series which started with Cole Porter covers recognises Brazil's recognition as 'a major force in world affairs'In 1989, Leigh Blake and John Carlin were just two friends with a dream. In response to the effect of the Aids epidemic on NYC's artis... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Architecture in Helsinki is an Australian band based in the inner Melbourne suburb of Northcote. The group consists of Cameron Bird, Gus Franklin, Jamie Mildren, Sam Perry, and Kellie Sutherland. Moment Bends is the fourth album by Architecture in ... more info

Stereogum — From Webster Hall last night: It’s good to live in NYC. (via The Awl) more info

Brooklyn Vegan — photo via caitbrauner An already excellent show was made epic when David Byrne surprised everyone by joining Paul Simon on stage at Webster Hall to perform two songs during the encore last night (6/6). First Simon and band backed David... more info

ContactMusic — Pop star David Byrne has revealed the offers for Talking Heads to reform have dried up - but he insists there is too much "animosity" for the band to regroup anyway. The Once in a Lifetime hitmakers enjoyed great success during the late 1970s and thr... more info

Altsounds — On May 31 Eagle Rock Entertainment releases Ride Rise Roar, a documentary film detailing the unique creative process of David Byrne shot over the course of his `08/`09 “Songs of David Byrne & Brian Eno” tour. Having screened at... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — David Byrne at Prospect Park in 2009 (more by Chris La Putt) David Byrne is releasing Ride, Rise, Roar on DVD and Blu-Ray this Tuesday (5/31) via Eagle Rock Entertainment. It's a documentary shot during his '08/'09 tour. The film,... more info

Guardian Music — The former Talking Heads frontman talks to Paul MacInnes about the inspiration behind his Ride, Rise, Roar stage show and the tour documentary that followedPaul MacInnesHenry Barnes more info

KEXP Seattle — Late next month, Arcade Fire are rereleasing their Grammy-winning album, The Suburbs, which will also include the Spike Jonze-directed short film, Scenes from the Suburbs, two new songs, “Culture War” and “Speaking in Tongues,” which features... more info

Guardian Music — Do you quite like Arcade Fire but feel they could do with a former member of Talking Heads yelping away in the background? Well today's your lucky day ...On 27 June, Arcade Fire will release a repackaged version of their Grammy award-winning album, T... more info