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Forget about that first art-punk wave for a second. How many artists who were big in the early MTV era are still pushing themselves and their audiences. Is David Byrne the only one? It seems entirely possible! Next week, Byrne will release his new album American Utopia, which happens to be his first solo album…
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The Talking Heads man says that free music streaming sites are bad for new artists
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David Byrne: Bemoans Spotify, Pricey NYC In New Editorials
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Even during the height of the first punk wave, David Byrne did not strike anyone as a particularly angry person. But Byrne is also someone with a certain level of influence who, if he wants one, can claim a large platform. And now he’s done just that. In the past week, Byrne has written two [...]
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David Byrne: claims wealth inequality is stifling creativity in New York
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Talking Heads frontman threatens to leave the city after being "usurped by the 1 per cent"
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David Byrne: 'I'd like to see Steve Coogan to play me on the big screen'
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Talking Heads frontman says he would "love to see" the 'Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa' actor play him in a film
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Peter Gabriel: Arcade Fire cover Peter Gabriel's 'Games Without Frontiers' – listen
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Canadian band will line up alongside Bon Iver and David Byrne on tribute album to Gabriel
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