When the Talking Heads’ ‘Fear of Music’ came wiggling out of my speakers for the first time 45 years ago, it was obvious I was onto something different.

David Byrne’s suit became a defining image from the Talking Heads’ ‘Stop Making Sense’ – and a key element in the clip announcing the film’s new re-release.

Inventive yet still unabashedly joyous, ‘Everything That Happens Will Happen Today’ was released by David Byrne and Brian Eno on August 18, 2008.

If you’re looking for a little ear expansion, Arto Lindsay’s your man.

There wasn’t a moment’s hesitation after reading the name “Halvorson” in the promo email. Mary Halvorson is one of the jazz world’s most consistently interesting guitar players. So what’s this trio record all about? You May Also Like: Mary Halvorson Octet – Away With You (2016) Mary Halvorson – CodeRead More

Peter Gabriel, always one for the theatrical, released a double-album of interpretive music this week in Scratch My Back … And I’ll Scratch Yours, with mixed results. You May Also Like: When Peter Gabriel Suddenly Decided to Open Up on ‘Us’

The dreamlike quality of Jherek Bischoff’s music is almost matched by the dreamlike nature of his upbringing. He was raised on a sailboat. You May Also Like: Button [Featuring Members of Doobie Brothers + Chicago] – Button (2018)

David Byrne and St. Vincent continue their brass-focused, ass-wriggling collaboration with Brass Tactics, an EP with this intriguing new track, two throwaway remixes and a pair of terrific live cuts. Download it free here. You May Also Like: Ever Wonder How David Byrne Fit Inside That Giant Talking Heads Suit?Read More

A while back I started to read David Byrne’s book How Music Works. It’s a terrific read, with Byrne talking up everything from the many functions of music in society to his time creating music with the Talking Heads as well as his own solo career. You May Also Like:Read More

Part 2, Mainstream and Modern Jazz >>> For the sixth straight year, it’s time to look back on the year in music to recollect which albums I really, really liked this year and make a list. You May Also Like: Were the White Stripes Actually a Bad Thing for JackRead More