Idolator — A Talking Heads sample. The post Selena Gomez Shares “Bad Liar” Snippet & Controversial Promo Pic appeared first on idolator. more info

Stereogum — For the B-side to their "Near To The Wild Heart Of Life" 7", Japandroids recorded a version of Talking Heads' "Love → Building On Fire." And they're backing their "North East South West" single with another cover, this time fellow Pac-NW rockers De... more info

Stereogum — We've long been fans of Love Ssega, a British-Ugandan musician whose material strikes me as a modern update on Talking Heads' artful cutting-edge dance-rock or LCD Soundsystem without so much New York in it. "Minds" and "Pray For Love" showcased how ... more info

JamBase — We've compiled pro-shot footage of three concerts from one of the greatest tours of all-time in honor of David Byrne's 65th birthday. more info

New York Times — The 1980 Talking Heads album that embraced music from the African diaspora gets an update with new African grooves. more info

Stereogum — Beninese singer Angélique Kidjo performed Talking Heads' 1980 classic Remain In Light in full at New York's Carnegie Hall last night, and she brought along a special guest. David Byrne himself came out to sing her West Africanized version of "Once I... more info

New York Post — You’ve probably heard of cultural appropriation, but Benin-born singer Angélique Kidjo is about to do some re-appropriation on Friday night when she appears at Carnegie Hall. This unique performance will feature her all-new interpretation of Talki... more info

The Quietus — The director of Talking Heads' legendary concert film 'Stop Making Sense' and 'Silence Of The Lambs' has died aged 73. more info

Stereogum — Filmmaker Jonathan Demme died earlier today. Among his many accomplishments, one of his most beloved was the Talking Heads concert film Stop Making Sense, and David Byrne has shared a letter reflecting on his relationship and friendship with Demme. R... more info

New York Times — The director, who died on Wednesday at 73, was a self-described “fanatical rock ’n’ roller,” who worked with New Order, Talking Heads, Neil Young and others. more info