David Byrne
David Byrne on his upcoming return to NZ
Who Is the Sky is the music legend's latest album, made in collaboration with Ghost Train Orchestra. He tells Tony Stamp how that will translate to the stage, and helps unpack some of the… Audio
Music with Maggie Tweedie
Maggie Tweedie unearths fresh new music from acclaimed artist, producer, and collaborator Mark Ronson and British singer-songwriter RAYE, who have recorded a special new track at London's iconic… Audio
David Byrne's media project strikes cheerful note
Sometimes it feels like the world is just full of doom and gloom. If it's not the pandemic, then it's the cost of living or the climate crisis. Reasons to be Cheerful is a non-profit editorial… Audio
Year-End Catch-Up #1 - Global
It's that time again when William Dart looks back over the year and considers some of the fine music that, for one reason or another, didn't get played ... songs by David Byrne & Yo La Tengo, Nico… Audio
Review: Three Music Movies
Dan Slevin has been watching recent films featuring Bruce Springsteen, Taylor Swift and David Byrne. Video
INTERVIEW: David Byrne on his new Spike Lee-directed film
Former Talking Heads frontman David Byrne talks to RNZ Music's Tony Stamp about his new film American Utopia. Directed by Spike Lee, it captures the original Broadway play, featuring songs from… Video, Audio
From Studio to Stage
William Dart looks at two albums that became shows and one show that became an album… Anaïs Mitchell’s Hadestown and David Byrne and Fatboy Slim's Here Lies Love the former; Linda Thompson’s My Mother… Video, Audio
Fatboy Slim and David Bryne musical in Auckland
Here Lies Love written by art-rock superstar David Byrne and dance-music king Fatboy Slim gets its Australiasian premiere with Auckland's Silo Theatre. A musical about Imelda Marcos starring plenty of… Audio
REVIEW: David Byrne at Wellington's TSB Arena
RNZ Music’s Kirsten Johnstone is overwhelmed by the incredible display of musicianship, movement, and joy on stage at the Talking Heads frontman's TSB Arena show in Wellington last night.
The Sampler: Listening To Pictures by Jon Hassell
Nick Bollinger discusses the 'fourth world' concepts of electronic adventurer Jon Hassell. Audio
The Sampler: Remain in Light by Angelique Kidjo
Benin-born singer Angelique Kidjo pays tribute to an African-inspired classic by Talking Heads. Audio
The Sampler: Listening To Pictures by Jon Hassell
Nick Bollinger discusses the 'fourth world' concepts of electronic adventurer Jon Hassell.
AudioThe Sampler: Remain in Light by Angelique Kidjo
Benin-born singer Angelique Kidjo pays tribute to an African-inspired classic by Talking Heads.
AudioPop maestro David Byrne and his American Utopia
Kirsten Johnston looks at the brilliant career of the Talking Heads frontman David Byrne, who'll perform in New Zealand later this year. Audio
Talking Heads' David Byrne to tour NZ in November
Talking Heads frontman David Byrne is coming to New Zealand in November to play shows in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. Video
Coming up
Brian Eno at 70: Why he still matters
Brian Eno turns 70 this week. While an increasing number of septuagenarians are still making records, few remain vital cultural forces or continue to inspire with fresh ideas. Nick Bollinger explores… Video, Audio
American Utopia by David Byrne
Nick Bollinger discusses the chicken and dog's-eye views of America on David Byrne's new album. Audio
The Sampler - 20 March 2018
Nick Bollinger reviews a new album of typically peculiar perspectives from Talking Heads founder David Byrne; a set of tones, textures and tunes from Nils Frahm; and a 'lost' album by transplanted… Audio
American Utopia by David Byrne
Nick Bollinger discusses the chicken and dog's-eye views of America on David Byrne's new album.
AudioThe Sampler - 20 March 2018
Nick Bollinger reviews a new album of typically peculiar perspectives from Talking Heads founder David Byrne; a set of tones, textures and tunes from Nils Frahm; and a 'lost' album by transplanted…
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