Thanks to his peerless work with Talking Heads, David Byrne needs no introduction. But, in the years since the seminal post-punk group disbanded, he has continued to make pioneering music that spans genres. ‘Who Is The Sky?’ is his first album since ‘American Utopia’ arrived in 2018 and it shows an artist continuing to push boundaries and further define his legacy into his 70s.
As with Byrne’s best work there is a seamless blend of disparate styles, with the opener Everybody Laughs incorporating elements of folk, jazz, and electronic music. My Apartment is My Friend, inspired by Willie Nelson, initially has a jazz inflection before shifting towards pop and electro, Byrne’s storytelling wit still in good shape.
The album was recorded in collaboration with Ghost Train Orchestra, an avant-garde New York collective, and they add impetus plus another sonic dimension.
The haunting strings and horns of A Door Called No are a prime example of this wonderful marriage, while What is The Reason For It? is a clear highlight, the opening recalling I Zimbra by Talking Heads. Here, Byrne is accompanied by Paramore’s Hayley Williams on vocals in an energetic duet.
‘Who Is The Sky?’ is another memorable record in a catalogue teeming with them. Across its 12 tracks Byrne once again proves his singularity and why he is held in such high regard. The partnership with Ghost Train Orchestra adds an extra layer to his sound and it’s a partnership that shows potential should he want to collaborate with them again in future. Byrne has never been one to stand still and he continues to move forward.
David Byrne Upcoming Tour Dates are as follows:
Mon March 02 2026 - CARDIFF Utilita Arena Cardiff
Tue March 03 2026 - LONDON Eventim Apollo
Wed March 04 2026 - LONDON Eventim Apollo
Fri March 06 2026 - GLASGOW SEC Armadillo
Sat March 07 2026 - GLASGOW SEC Armadillo
Mon March 09 2026 - MANCHESTER O2 Apollo
Tue March 10 2026 - MANCHESTER O2 Apollo
Wed March 11 2026 - MANCHESTER O2 Apollo
Fri March 13 2026 - DUBLIN 3Arena
Sun March 15 2026 - LONDON Eventim Apollo
Mon March 16 2026 - LONDON Eventim Apollo
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