Pages tagged “david byrne”

N.A.S.A. Offers $1,000 and Spot On Album to Best Fan Remix

N.A.S.A., the dual hemisphere duo of Squeak E. Clean and DJ Zegon, has faith in its fans. So much so that the guys are willing to include a fan-made remix of one of their already-gigantic bangers on an upcoming remix album. Plus, they'll kick said fan a cool $1,000 because they're just that nice....  read more

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David Byrne, Sarah Silverman, Billy Corgan, More Tap into the Unconscious at Carl Jung Red Book Discussion

When psychoanalyst Carl Jung found himself face-to-face with haunting visions and inner voices, he did not bow down. Instead, he proceeded to document and decipher his battles for 16 years. The end result is his Red Book, and now, more than 25 music, film and cultural personalities are set to debate each of its 205 pages....  read more

Found in: Books, News

David Byrne: Bicycle Diaries

David Byrne admits early on in his Bicycle Diaries that...  read more

Found in: Books, Reviews

Telluride Bluegrass Festival 2009 Photos: Emmylou Harris, David Byrne, Buddy Miller, Patty Griffin, Conor Oberst and More

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Photos taken by Josh Baker at Telluride Bluegrass Festival 2009...  read more

Found in: Blogs, 1000 Words

My Friday at Bonnaroo Featured Animal Collective, Grizzly Bear and Beastie Boys, but Al Green Wins

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In a day full of musical highlights from The Low Anthem, Animal Collective, Santigold, Grizzly Bear, Lucinda Williams, Beastie Boys and David Byrne, the most memorable came during Al Green's set on the big What Stage, when we broke into "Let's Stay Together." Hitting impossible high notes and sliding onto his knees, Rev. Al showed that his time in the pulpit has been just fine for the soul. He looked mighty dapper in his dark suit and tossed roses to pretty girls in the front the front rows....  read more

Found in: Blogs, Festivus

David Byrne Relives Everything

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Nearly 30 years after their first and only album together (not counting the three Talking Heads records they collaborated on), Talking Heads frontman David Byrne and Brian Eno collaborated once more for 2008's Everything That Happens Will Happen Today. Between then and now, Byrne has been touring the record....  read more

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Celebrate Brooklyn! to Celebrate David Byrne, TV on the Radio, Animal Collective, MGMT and More (For Free!)

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Free Summer concerts often entail some sort of cheesy Eagles cover band and many large, multicolored quilts. Of course, Brooklyn does things differently. Celebrate Brooklyn!, the hip borough's beloved free Summer festival series, is offering a pretty stellar lineup....  read more

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Dark Was The Night heads to Radio City Music Hall

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The recent release of indie compendium Dark Was The Night was enough to make any music lover quiver with joy—the compilation featured 31 of today's best indie acts, and it was for a good cause. But wait, there's more! According to Asthmatic Kitty, a small group of the album's contributors will perform from the album at Radio City Music Hall. ...  read more

Found in: Concerts, News

David Byrne and Brazilian Girls collaborate on song

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The Brazilian Girls do not hail from South America, and only one member possesses a pair of X chromosomes, but this paradox has managed to birth a compelling brand of consummately danceable jams. "Losing Myself" was a particularly robust single off of their 2008 LP New York City, so maybe its not too surprising that Talking Heads wizard David Byrne has signed up to collaborate on a new recording of the song....  read more

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Santigold announces tour, records with Beasties, Byrne

Santigold has kept busy since the release of her debut album, Santogold, almost a year ago. From dropping the "o" from her name to touring extensively, Santigold is not stopping any time soon. Before heading back to the studio to record a follow-up to her successful debut album, the Philadelphia dance queen is ready to bring the party once again throughout North America this Spring....  read more

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