David Byrne

Dumbarton, GB

art rock · art pop · pop rock · rock

Scottish-American musician, artist, and filmmaker best known as the founding member, lead vocalist, and guitarist of Talking Heads. Born in Dumbarton, Scotland, Byrne co-founded the influential new wave band in 1975, releasing eight studio albums before their 1991 split. His eclectic solo career spans art rock, world music, and experimental pop, earning him an Academy Award, Grammy, and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction. His Broadway show American Utopia and 2025 album Who Is The Sky? on Matador Records continue his boundary-pushing creative output.

Upcoming festivals

Summer Sonic '26

Aug 14 – Aug 16, 2026

Chiba, Japan

Summer Sonic '26

Aug 14 – Aug 16, 2026

Suita, Japan

Past appearances

Mad Cool '26

Jul 8 – Jul 11, 2026

Coachella '26

Apr 17 – Apr 19, 2026

Coachella '26

Apr 10 – Apr 12, 2026