Musical legend David Byrne has announced the release of his new album titled 'Who Is The Sky?', set to drop on 5th September via Matador Records. This album serves as a follow-up to his 2018 work, 'American Utopia'. Produced by Grammy Award winner Kid Harpoon (known for his work with Harry Styles and Miley Cyrus), 'Who Is The Sky?' will expand upon the themes he explored in 'American Utopia'—including its Broadway adaptation and subsequent film—focusing on human connection and modern life through a uniquely avant-pop perspective. For this record, he has collaborated with a variety of well-known artists, including St. Vincent, Hayley Williams from Paramore, and Tom Skinner of The Smile, along with the NYC-based chamber ensemble Ghost Train Orchestra, who arranged the album's twelve tracks. David Byrne has celebrated this announcement by releasing the album's charming lead single, 'Everybody Laughs'. He commented: “Everybody lives, dies, laughs, cries, sleeps, and stares at the ceiling. Everybody’s wearing everybody else’s shoes. Not everyone does, but I have.” He added, “I aimed to sing about these potentially negative aspects in a way that was balanced by an uplifting feeling from the groove and melody, especially toward the end when St. Vincent and I are joining in with a lot of hollering and singing. Music can manage to hold opposites at the same time. I discovered this while singing with Robyn earlier this year; her songs are often melancholic, yet the music remains joyful.” Check out the official video for 'Everybody Laughs' below. 'Who Is The Sky?' tracklist:
1. Everybody Laughs
2. When We Are Singing
3. My Apartment Is My Friend
4. A Door Called No
5. What Is The Reason For It?
6. I Met The Buddha at a Downtown Party
7. Don’t Be Like That
8. The Avant Garde
9. Moisturizing Thing
10. I’m an Outsider
11. She Explains Things To Me
12. The Truth
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