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The Five Must-Have Songs For Your Halloween Playlist

The Five Must-Have Songs For Your Halloween Playlist

Stuck for a Halloween playlist to help while away the minutes between tonight’s zombie apocalypses? Start here.

How Talking Heads' 'Fear of Music' Opened Up a World of Art and Sound

How Talking Heads’ ‘Fear of Music’ Opened Up a World of Art and Sound

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.

Ever Wonder How David Byrne Fit Inside That Giant Talking Heads Suit?

Ever Wonder How David Byrne Fit Inside That Giant Talking Heads Suit?

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.

Mars Williams: The Albums That Shaped My Career

Mars Williams: The Albums That Shaped My Career

Saxophonist Mars Williams joins Ross Boissoneau to discuss career-changing work by Roscoe Mitchell, Talking Heads and Albert Ayler.

Chris Frantz - 'Remain in Love: Talking Heads, Tom Tom Club, Tina' (2021): Books

Chris Frantz – ‘Remain in Love: Talking Heads, Tom Tom Club, Tina’ (2021): Books

From bleak urban scenes came fascinating music – including that of Chris Frantz’s own band, Talking Heads – and then, life-long love.

Singing the Phonebook with the Beatles, Talking Heads, Billy Joel, R.E.M. + others: Odd Couples

Singing the Phonebook with the Beatles, Talking Heads, Billy Joel, R.E.M. + others: Odd Couples

Returning to songs by the Beatles, Talking Heads, R.E.M. and others that – despite being pretty much incomprehensible – captured the public’s imagination.

Talking Heads, "Crosseyed and Painless" from Remain in Light (1980): One Track Mind

Talking Heads, “Crosseyed and Painless” from Remain in Light (1980): One Track Mind

“Crosseyed and Painless,” released as part of ‘Remain in Light’ on Oct. 8, 1980, got at something deeper about the ’80s – and the Talking Heads.

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Download: David Byrne and St. Vincent – Brass Tactics EP (2013)

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

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The Friday Morning Listen: Talking Heads – Fear Of Music (1979)