David Byrne, widely known as The Talking Heads frontman, and his band recently brought his live performance energy to the NPR offices for a Tiny Desk Concert.
David Byrne recently wrapped up the first leg of his acclaimed “Who Is the Sky Tour” celebrating the release of his new album of the same name. Byrne has announced another run of North American dates, which will make a Las Vegas stop at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on Monday, April 20, 2026, at 8 p.m.
Pre-sales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on-sale starting Friday, Dec. 12, at 10 a.m. PT at Ticketmaster.com. The tour will offer VIP packages and experiences for fans to take their concert experience to the next level.
Packages vary but include premium tickets, tour of the stage and an onstage photo op, signed copy of Byrne’s photo book, early entry and more. VIP package contents vary based on the offer selected. For more information, visit VIPNation.com.
Last month saw the release of the single “T Shirt.” Co-produced by Byrne’s longtime friend and collaborator Brian Eno, the song is a classic piece of electro-pop wrapped in lightly humorous, but always earnest, political commentary. The track has become a notable moment and quick fan favorite on Byrne’s latest tour.
Byrne, widely known as The Talking Heads frontman, and his band recently brought his live performance energy to the NPR offices for a Tiny Desk Concert, with Exclaim! saying, “Everything he does is pure magic.” WATCH HERE.
“Who Is the Sky?” released via Matador Records is Byrne’s first album since 2018’s “American Utopia,” later adapted into a hit Broadway musical and HBO film. It was produced by Grammy-winning Kid Harpoon (Harry Styles, Miley Cyrus).
Its 12 songs were arranged by the members of New York-based chamber ensemble Ghost Train Orchestra. Guests include Paramore’s Hayley Williams, St. Vincent and The Smile drummer Tom Skinner.
The album was introduced by the first single “Everybody Laughs,” directed by multimedia artist Gabriel Barcia-Colombo. The video set the tone for “Who Is the Sky?” with its universal themes of human connection and the potential for societal unity against the chaotic backdrop of the world. WATCH HERE.
“At my age, at least for me, there’s a ‘don’t give a shit about what people think’ attitude that kicks in,” Byrne says about the spirit behind “Who Is the Sky?” “I can step outside my comfort zone with the knowledge that I kind of know who I am by now and sort of know what I’m doing.
“That said, every new set of songs, every song even, is a new adventure. There’s always a bit of, ‘how do I work this?’ I’ve found that not every collaboration works, but often when they do, it’s because I’m able to clearly impart what it is I’m trying to do.
“They hopefully get that, and as a result, we’re now joined together heading to the same unknown place.”
