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David Byrne Unveils 'Who Is the Sky?' Album and Tour

11/16/2025

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David Byrne, the Scottish-American musician and Talking Heads founder, discusses his album and tour, both titled "Who Is the Sky?", in an interview with NPR's Scott Simon.
He collaborated with New York's Ghost Train Orchestra for this project.
Byrne faced writer's block before completing the album and explains how he overcame it.
The tour features a vibrant stage show.
The songs include "Everybody Laughs" and "Moisturizing Thing".

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Story summary

David Byrne, the Scottish-American musician and Talking Heads founder, discusses his album and tour, both titled "Who Is the Sky?", in an interview with NPR's Scott Simon.
He collaborated with New York's Ghost Train Orchestra for this project.
Byrne faced writer's block before completing the album and explains how he overcame it.
The tour features a vibrant stage show.
The songs include "Everybody Laughs" and "Moisturizing Thing".