All posts tagged 'david byrne'
Soma, Spotify, and the brave new world of music consumption
In 2012, David Byrne wrote that music risked becoming a soma-like drug. Today his concerns are closer to reality than we would like to think.
Our 10 favourite albums of 2018
It's the end of the year, and that means it's time for fond remembrances. From hip-hop to folk, and R&B to rock, here lies our favourite albums of 2017.
Our 10 favourite singles of 2018
What would the end of the year be without some lists? Here lies our favourite singles of 2018.
American Utopia // David Byrne
The record isn’t a masterclass, but there are still enough dashes of genius and genuine fun to make it one of the strongest releases of the year.
Remain in Light // Talking Heads
Under the Midas wing of Brian Eno, Talking Heads juggle African genres with Western experimentation and innovative digital play.
The DMCA rabbit hole
Debate surrounding DMCA reform requires nuance and flexibility, not trench warfare bullshitting.
Album sides and beauty from circumstance
From the vinyl flip to the neverending streaming, unique expressions await those willing to immerse themselves in the media formats of their time
St. Vincent // St. Vincent
Capturing the middle ground between passion and precision, Annie Clark’s sound here can only be described as some sort of melodic computer malfunction.