David Byrne Shares His “Biking Playlist”

David Byrne has shared the music that’s helped him clear his head during a year on the road. The Talking Heads co-founder has unveiled a new installment of David Byrne Radio titled “Biking Playlist,” featuring songs he listens to while cycling between dates on his ongoing “Who Is the Sky? Tour.” According to Byrne, the entire band travels with folding bicycles, allowing them to get out and explore whenever the schedule permits. Get David Byrne Tickets Here “The whole band has folding bikes that we travel with – if I have an afternoon off I’ll often go for a ride to clear my head,” Byrne explained. “And if I’m on my own and it’s a secure path or not a busy road… I’ll listen to this playlist.” In a note accompanying the playlist, Byrne also reflected on his naturally expansive understanding of pop music, arguing that the distinction between mainstream and unconventional music is constantly shifting. The playlist backs up that wide-ranging description, bringing together Mitski, Allison Russell, Audrey Hobert, Dry Cleaning, Olivia Rodrigo, WILLOW, James Blake, Yebba, Kelsey Lu, St. Vincent, Harry Styles, Paul McCartney, Phoebe Bridgers, Ibeyi, and more. “What I think of as pop music is...