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Row over dancing at David Byrne gig as disabled audience members speak out

A COMEDIAN has accused Talking Heads legend David Byrne of excluding disabled people from his sold-out Edinburgh concerts after encouraging dancing…

The National (Scotland)

Down the Rabbit Hole review: The best kept secret of European festivals

Barbecues, bonfires and lake swims are soundtracked by excellent artists at this unsung hero of a Dutch music festival

Evening Standard

"Rather than scratching his chin, saying, “I don’t know if this works yet”, he’ll go 'This could be the beginning of something incredible, let’s keep pushing in that direction': David Byrne discusses treating the studio "like a playground" with Brian Eno

Byrne also spoke about touring with Ramones and taking inspiration from Lou Reed

MusicRadar

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‘Ramones had leather jackets when they got spat on. We didn’t!’ David Byrne on touring with Talking Heads and taking advice from Lou Reed

As his American Utopia tour film hits cinemas, the musician answers your questions about his Scottish sense of humour, working with Brian Eno and his desire to direct another film

The Guardian - UK

‘I was there!’ Writers remember legendary gigs by Beyoncé, Brian Wilson, Britney, Oasis, Daft Punk and more

What’s it like to catch a gig so great it goes down in history? Our writers relive incredible performances by everyone from Amy Winehouse at the North Sea jazz festival to Kanye West at Glastonbury

The Guardian - UK

Roskilde 2026 review – David Byrne bridges the past-present divide with a timeless set, while Damon Albarn riles up other bands on the lineup

4/5 Gorillaz are a natural fit for the headline slot, and their electro-rock sound seems somehow both tight and expansive on Thursday night, but not everyone was impressed

The Independent UK

Mega gallery: Wild celebrations as students chase triumph in biggest event of the year

But 'enormous' participation boom puts pressure on future growth.

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“Band dynamics are always good when times are hard. When you achieve things the landscape shifts. There was an issue we couldn’t get past”: Richard Barbieri on why art rockers Japan split, and why their reunion imploded

The Porcupine Tree keyboardist explains the ambition behind his earlier band’s acclaimed fifth album Tin Drum, and what he really thinks of their later reconnection as Rain Tree Crow

Louder

"We got mad at a promoter and threw donuts at the wall backstage. Then we cleaned it up, because we felt guilty." The unlikely triumph of rock'n'roll's greatest nerds, the B-52s

How new-wave eccentrics The B-52s spun lobsters, aliens and Yoko Ono into floor-shaking hits and became massive

Louder

Kids’ lemonade stand in Boston robbed at gunpoint by masked suspects: ‘You shouldn’t really do that’

The suspects remain at large, police said

The Independent UK

Post your questions for David Byrne

As the former Talking Heads frontman releases his concert film American Utopia in 4K, he will join us to answer your questions

The Guardian - UK

The 10 best music festivals in Europe for 2026

SUMMER 2026: Grab your passport: The Independent’s culture team has picked out the best music getaways for 2026, whether you’re after a forest rave or a sun-soaked break in southern Italy

The Independent UK

Daniel Kinahan Arrested: Ireland's Most Wanted Man 'Stood Still And Surrendered' During Armed Raid At Dubai Home

Suspected Irish cartel boss Daniel Kinahan has been arrested in Dubai after nearly a decade on the run, following a joint operation between Gardaí and Emirati authorities.

International Business Times UK

Coachella 2026: Justin Bieber launches a major comeback in the desert

Stars including Sabrina Carpenter, Karol G, David Byrne and Addison Rae also head to the desert for the first of two sold-out weekends of live music

The Guardian - US

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Louder

How to watch the Coachella 2026 livestream: Iggy Pop, Wet Leg, Turnstile, David Byrne, Die Spitz, Interpol & Nine Inch Nails' set with Boys Noize just some of this weekend's highlights

The second Coachella event of 2026 will take place this weekend - here's how you can watch the action from the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, plus line-ups and stage times

The Guardian - UK

‘She sounded like the cosmos breathing’: David Byrne, Flying Lotus and more on the greatness of Alice Coltrane

The radical work of the musician and composer was dismissed by sexist critics and overshadowed by the legacy of her late husband John. But today, musical stars from Doja Cat to David Byrne all champion her experimental sound

MusicRadar

“I tried to write a love song that wasn’t corny, that didn’t sound stupid or lame the way many do. I think I succeeded”: How Talking Heads crafted the delicate beauty of This Must Be the Place (Naive Melody)

Both one of Talking Heads’ most out-of-character compositions and their most emotionally resonant, This Must Be the Place continues to cast its spell over listeners

MusicRadar

“I shuffled into this big open room, and Tina was there and she was very upset. She said to me, ‘If we get rid of David, would you join the band?’”: Adrian Belew insists he was asked to replace David Byrne in Talking Heads

He didn’t regard it as a serious offer though

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The Independent UK

Hollywood actor Kurt Russell opens up on when Princess Diana holidayed at his house

The actor recalled the conversation he had with Diana in 1991 while sat between her and Charles at the premiere of the film Backdraft

Evening Standard

Kurt Russell reflects on meeting Diana, Princess of Wales

The Hollywood star also discussed his 43-year relationship with actress Goldie Hawn on The Jonathan Ross Show, describing her as ‘amazing’.

Evening Standard

David Byrne review: A wonderful, singular, joyous show

5/5 David Byrne’s first night of his residency at Hammersmith Apollo is a journey into his vision of an American Utopia, which is filled with old Talking Heads classics

The Guardian - UK

David Byrne review – in life during wartime, this show will restore your faith in humanity

Byrne again reimagines the possibilities of the live gig, creating a vision of egalitarianism backed by elastic bass and polyrhythms

GOBankingRates

Dow Hit 50,000 in February: What the Market’s Historic High Means for Your Retirement

The Dow’s historic rise has big implications for near-retirees. Here’s how to reassess your strategy and protect your savings now.

Evening Standard

‘No policing failure’ over Regency Hotel murder 10 years ago – detective

‘There is no regrets,’ Detective Chief Superintendent Seamus Boland said.

The Guardian - AU

David Byrne review – hope, humanity and dancing in a superbly paced and choreographed show

Solo songs and Talking Heads classics mingle in a spectacular performance that doesn’t pull any punches

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