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books7 days ago•176 min saved

David Byrne’s New Book Argues That Rejection Is a Feature, Not a Bug, of Great Ideas

David Byrne has released 'Sleeping Beauties: Why Good Ideas Go Dormant and How They Wake Up,' a book exploring why significant concepts in science, art, and history often face initial rejection or are forgotten before eventually being rediscovered. Byrne argues that this dormancy is a natural part of an idea's life cycle, citing examples ranging from the heliocentric model to the reissue of experimental music. The book follows his 2021 work 'A History of the World (in Dingbats)' and coincides with a busy period of touring and film projects.

via Vulture|

#books #culture #david-byrne

entertainment1 month ago•16 min saved

Musk Doc Teaser Splits Viewers: Genius Inventor or Fascist

The 48-second teaser for Alex Gibney’s Musk documentary frames Elon Musk as a polarizing figure—lauding him as a potential greatest living inventor while labeling him a fascist—ahead of the film’s Venice world premiere and TIFF run, with montages of spacecraft and a David Byrne track.

via Variety|

#alex-gibney #david-byrne #elon-musk

entertainment1 month ago•3 min saved

David Byrne Turns Elon Musk Quotes Into a Song for Gibney’s Musk Documentary

David Byrne, with Daniel Pemberton, wrote a new track for Alex Gibney’s Musk documentary that uses only Elon Musk quotes as lyrics; Byrne performs 'Let Me Sell You A Dream' in the film, which Gibney calls a definitive, unvarnished look at Musk. The 235-minute documentary opens October 16, and its Oscar prospects are noted in coverage.

via Stereogum|

#alex-gibney #david-byrne #documentary

entertainment1 month ago•8 min saved

Alanis Morissette sues ex-manager over alleged blackmail amid broader arts round-up

Alanis Morissette has filed a lawsuit accusing her former tour manager, Keren Urinov, of a calculated blackmail campaign, extortion, and poor management, including coercive contract demands and visa pressure; the roundup also notes plans to rename Nashville International Airport in Dolly Parton’s honor, Tom Hardy guest-rap with Czarface, and a 70mm concert-film from David Byrne directed by Brady Corbet.

via A.V. Club|

#alanis-morissette #blackmail #david-byrne

music1 month ago•18 min saved

Brady Corbet to Turn Byrne's Sky Tour into a 70mm Concert Film

Brady Corbet is shooting David Byrne’s 2025–26 Who Is the Sky? tour as a 70mm concert film, filmed over multiple nights at Baltimore’s Hippodrome, using 8-perf and 15-perf 70mm for widescreen scope. The project is produced by The Deep End Films with Pre-Code, and presented by River Road Entertainment, with distribution interests handled by Gersh and The Deep End’s team; Byrne praises the format’s ability to capture the show’s expansive visual scale, though no distribution details have been announced yet.

via Variety|

#70mm #baltimore #brady-corbet

music1 year ago•6 min saved

Top Albums to Check Out This Week

This article highlights 11 new album releases from artists like Big Thief, Titanic, David Byrne, Lucrecia Dalt, and others, showcasing a diverse range of genres including indie, avant-garde, pop, and post-hardcore, with recommendations for streaming and purchasing.

via Pitchfork|

#big-thief #david-byrne #experimental-pop

entertainment1 year ago•5 min saved

David Byrne Marries, Shares Hayley Williams Collaboration & Wedding Playlist

David Byrne is getting married to Mala Gaonkar and shared a wedding playlist of instrumental songs. He also released a new single with Hayley Williams, 'What Is the Reason for It?', from his upcoming album 'Who is the Sky?', and previewed it at a listening event. Byrne has a fall tour scheduled, and Williams recently released her solo album 'Ego Death At a Bachelorette Party'.

via BrooklynVegan|

#collaboration #david-byrne #entertainment

entertainment1 year ago•17 min saved

David Byrne Dismisses Talking Heads Reunion Rumors

David Byrne discusses his creative process, the origins of his new album 'Who Is the Sky?', his reflections on aging, his career evolution, and his relationships with former bandmates, emphasizing the ongoing questions about identity and the impossibility of recapturing the past.

via Rolling Stone|

#david-byrne #entertainment #interview

music1 year ago•1 min saved

Olivia Rodrigo and David Byrne Ignite Gov Ball with 'Burning Down the House'

Olivia Rodrigo performed at the Governors Ball festival in New York, where she invited David Byrne to join her on stage to perform the Talking Heads classic 'Burning Down the House,' engaging in a lively duet and dance routine, highlighting her habit of sharing the stage with musical icons.

via Rolling Stone|

#burning-down-the-house #david-byrne #governors-ball

music1 year ago•1 min saved

David Byrne and Olivia Rodrigo Ignite the Stage with 'Burning Down the House' at Gov Ball

Olivia Rodrigo surprised fans at the Governors Ball by performing with David Byrne, where they sang Talking Heads' hit 'Burning Down the House' together, showcasing a dynamic stage presence and collaboration between the artists.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#burning-down-the-house #david-byrne #governors-ball

entertainment1 year ago•2 min saved

Olivia Rodrigo and David Byrne Surprise Fans with 'Burning Down the House' at Gov Ball

At the Governors Ball festival in New York, Olivia Rodrigo surprised the audience by bringing out David Byrne to perform 'Burning Down the House,' despite heavy rain and a delayed start, with Rodrigo also mimicking some of Byrne's signature dance moves.

via Billboard|

#burning-down-the-house #david-byrne #entertainment

music2 years ago•2 min saved

"Olivia Rodrigo's NYC Concert Highlights: From Iconic Collaborations to Fashion Statements"

Olivia Rodrigo expresses gratitude for her four sold-out shows at Madison Square Garden, sharing a carousel of special guests including David Byrne and Conan Gray. The European leg of her Guts tour begins on April 30 in Dublin, Ireland, with plans for a second stateside stretch of shows in July before wrapping up in Los Angeles.

via Rolling Stone|

#conan-gray #david-byrne #guts-world-tour

music2 years ago•1 min saved

David Byrne's Eclectic Christmas Playlist: A Festive Musical Journey

David Byrne has curated a Christmas playlist for NPR's Fresh Air series, featuring a diverse range of tracks from artists such as The Pogues, Paul Simon, Phoebe Bridgers, and 100 gecs. The playlist includes Byrne's own solo song "Fat Man's Comin'" and pays tribute to the late Shane MacGowan of The Pogues. Other notable picks on the playlist include songs by LCD Soundsystem, James Brown, and Tierra Whack. Byrne recently reunited with his former Talking Heads bandmates for a special event celebrating the 40th anniversary of their concert film Stop Making Sense.

via Consequence|

#100-gecs #christmas-playlist #david-byrne

arts-and-culture2 years ago•6 min saved

"Identity Crisis: David Byrne's Journey of Self-Discovery"

David Byrne, the renowned musician and artist, reflects on the concept of self and its relationship to community and individuality. He discusses how our sense of self is shaped by social context and challenges the notion of a fixed identity. Byrne emphasizes the importance of community and the influence it has on our decisions and perspectives. He also explores the liberating aspect of the malleability of self, highlighting how fundamental beliefs can change over time. Byrne encourages curiosity as a means to break down biases and cultivate a deeper understanding of others. He expresses enchantment with the world and the interconnectedness of various aspects of life.

via The New York Times|

#arts-and-culture #community #curiosity

entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

"David Byrne-Fatboy Slim's Broadway Musical 'Here Lies Love' Closes Early Amidst Poor Ticket Sales"

David Byrne's Broadway musical "Here Lies Love," based on the rise and fall of Imelda Marcos, will close this month due to low ticket sales. The show, co-written by Byrne and Fatboy Slim, began previews in June and officially opened in July. Despite its unique concept and staging, the production was losing money as it cost more to maintain than it earned in ticket sales. The producers acknowledged the challenges of finding and growing new audiences on Broadway within tight timeframes.

via Variety|

#broadway #david-byrne #entertainment