National Album Day: Remain In Light By Talking Heads

Almost thirty nine years to the day Talking Heads presented us with Remain In Light. I was hooked on these former art school students from the moment I heard Psycho Killer three years earlier but with Brian Eno working his production magic on this album it has never been far from my turntable.

With Once In A Lifetime the ridiculous image of David Byrne dancing in the oversized white suit during the 1983 Stop Making Sense tour always pops up in my mind. It is an album that draws on the influence of African rhythms, funk and experimental electronic sounds that makes it so unique. It is almost as if each band member is playing his own thing but it all comes together somehow, loose yet tight as hell. Side A with Born Under Punches (The Heat Goes On) followed by Crosseyed And Painless still sends shivers up my spine.

Whenever I need some me time this album allows me the space in which to drift. I am jealous of anyone listening to this album for the very first time as I remember the thrill of that experience. The thrill has never gone.

Remain In Light by Talking Heads, 1980, chosen by photographer and writer Phil Honley.

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Florence + The Machine Announce Sixth Album Everybody Scream

Florence Welch has never been one to shy away from the visceral, the theatrical, or the spiritual. With the announcement of her sixth studio album, Everybody Scream – out 31st October – she once again invites listeners into a world that feels both intimate and unearthly. The news arrives today with the release of the record’s title track, accompanied by a striking video directed by Autumn de Wilde. IDLES’ Mark Bowen, who also contributed musically to the project, appears in the surreal visual, hinting at the collaborative spirit underpinning the album.

Kanadia Unveil Darkly Mesmerising New Single ‘Slide Off The Earth’

Oxford alternative rock outfit Kanadia have shared their brand-new single Slide Off The Earth, the latest glimpse into their forthcoming third album The Fire That’s Tearing Through Our Home, due to drop on 26th September.

Charles Kelley Steps Into Bold New Era With Second Solo Album ‘Songs For A New Moon’

Multi-Platinum singer-songwriter and GRAMMY®-winning artist Charles Kelley – best known as one-third of country trio Lady A – has embarked on what he calls a “bold new creative chapter” with the release of his second solo album, Songs For A New Moon.

The Wild Things Unleash Cathartic New Single ‘I Can’t Wait’ And Announce September UK Tour

London-based pop-rock firebrands The Wild Things return with their blistering new single I Can’t Wait, out now, marking the second chapter in the band’s summer-long sonic love story.

Snooper Unleash New Single ‘Guard Dog’ Ahead of Upcoming Album ‘Worldwide’

Nashville’s punk experimentalists Snooper have dropped their latest single and video, Guard Dog, the second track lifted from their forthcoming album Worldwide, set for release on 3rd October via Jack White’s Third Man Records.

Skerryvore Celebrate 20 Years With New Live Album XX – Live At Floors Castle

Celtic rock favourites Skerryvore are marking their 20th anniversary in style with the release of a new live album, Skerryvore XX – Live At Floors Castle, out now. Capturing a landmark moment in their journey from modest beginnings to global stages, the record documents the band’s spectacular anniversary concert at the historic Floors Castle in Roxburghshire, Scotland.

Old Dominion Share Soulful New Single ‘Late Great Heartbreak’ Ahead of Sixth Album ‘Barbara’

With their sixth studio album Barbara due for release this Friday (22nd August), Nashville chart-toppers Old Dominion have unveiled a final teaser: brand-new single Late Great Heartbreak. A playful, soul-inflected jam, it’s the latest sign that the record will be the band’s most adventurous to date.

The Jacques Announce New Album ‘Make Repetition!’ & Share Shimmering Single ‘Ramona’

London-via-Bristol trio The Jacques are gearing up for the 5th September release of their second album Make Repetition! with a bold new single, Ramona. The shimmering synth-driven track arrives with a playful official video, setting the tone for a record that promises reinvention, resilience, and plenty of surprises.