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David Byrne Launches "Who Is the Sky?" Tour with Classics and New Hits

9/18/2025

Summary

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David Byrne's "Who Is the Sky?" tour launched on September 16, 2025, in Pittsburgh, featuring a 21-song setlist.
He performed "Psycho Killer" live for the first time in 19 years and introduced new songs like "My Apartment Is My Friend" and a cover of Paramore's "Hard Times."
Byrne revisited classics such as "Once in a Lifetime" and "Burning Down the House," and presented an unreleased song with the lyric "My beliefs are on my t-shirt."
The tour will span North America, Australia, and Europe, concluding in March 2026.
Byrne highlighted the need to balance new material with legacy songs to avoid being seen as a "legacy act."

History

Historical Context

David Byrne's "Stop Making Sense," released in 1984, revolutionized concert films by blending innovative performance with artistic vision, influencing future artists like Paramore. This film followed Byrne's earlier collaborations, including his work with choreographer Twyla Tharp. Byrne's current tour continues this legacy, showcasing a mix of new and classic material, reflecting the ongoing evolution of music in a changing landscape.

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Story summary

David Byrne's "Who Is the Sky?" tour launched on September 16, 2025, in Pittsburgh, featuring a 21-song setlist.
He performed "Psycho Killer" live for the first time in 19 years and introduced new songs like "My Apartment Is My Friend" and a cover of Paramore's "Hard Times."
Byrne revisited classics such as "Once in a Lifetime" and "Burning Down the House," and presented an unreleased song with the lyric "My beliefs are on my t-shirt."
The tour will span North America, Australia, and Europe, concluding in March 2026.
Byrne highlighted the need to balance new material with legacy songs to avoid being seen as a "legacy act."

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