JamBase — Widespread Panic hit the midway point of their Florida run delivering a double-dose of Talking Heads covers and having Steve Lopez join them for the second night in a row. more info
Brooklyn Vegan — With a spare, understated sound that is both poppy, soulful and modern, UK singer-songwriter Westerman has drawn comparisons to everyone from Nick Drake, Arthur Russell, and Talking Heads.
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Stereogum — Brighton five-piece Squid have a detached, astral sound that feels like a more aggressive spin on the funky post-punk of Television and Talking Heads. Their new single "The Dial," set to be the 25th release in Speedy Wunderground’s single series, f... more info
Brooklyn Vegan — David Byrne's feature film directorial debut, the quirky comedy 'True StoriesÆ (loosely related to the Talking Heads film of the same name), is getting a much deserved Criterion edition on November 20. Extras include a 23-song CD that compiles ... more info
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Toronto-based vocal collective Choir! Choir! Choir! unveiled a haunting rendition of Talking Heads' "This Must Be The Place (Naive Melody)."
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Guardian Music — His Sire label gave careers to Madonna, Talking Heads and the Ramones, while he was stuck in the closet and a tumultuous marriage. ‘Who’s to say what’s normal?’ he wondersSeymour Stein loves the music business. And so he sh... more info
L.A. Times - Entertainment — If nothing in the Season 2 finale of “The Handmaid’s Tale†had indicated where the Hulu show was headed for Season 3, then puzzled viewers could have simply turned to the music that played as the end credits rolled -- the Talking H... more info
Guardian Music — Oxford New TheatreBarefoot and besuited, the Talking Heads frontman delivers an entrancing show of often extraordinary musicAt the end of last year, David Byrne posted a tweet claiming that his forthcoming world tour was “the most ambitious sho... more info
Consequence of Sound — The Ridiculously Self-Indulgent Ill-Advised Vanity Tour saw covers of Foo Fighters, David Bowie, Talking Heads, Tom Petty, and yes -- Smash Mouth. more info