Tag Archives: david byrne

Radio Roundup: The Week of 2/3/12

brionvega_thumb

Since my college days as a student radio host, I’ve been a sucker for good radio and it’s inherent portability, particularly public radio, like National Public Radio (NPR), Public Radio International (PRI) and the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). Here’s the recap of my favorite bits from the wireless over the past week. Enjoy, and have a great weekend! Here’s The Thing – Lorne Michaels January 30, 2012 – Lorne Michaels is one of the most influential figures in American entertainment. … Continue reading

Posted in Audio, Movies, Music, Podcasts, Radio, Video | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Radio Roundup: Week of 1/20

brionvega_thumb

Since my college days as a student radio host, I’ve been a sucker for good radio and it’s inherent portability, particularly public radio, like National Public Radio (NPR), Public Radio International (PRI) and the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). Here’s a recap of my favorite bits from the wireless over this past week for you to enjoy over the weekend. Happy listening. All Songs Considered: New Music Preview January 17, 2012 – This week’s All Songs Considered is the first proper … Continue reading

Posted in Audio, Music, Radio | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Radio DavidByrne.com – October 2011

music

DB’s current playlist features a set of contemporary music that he collected over the summer, featuring artists like Kurt Vile, Björk, St. Vincent, Panda Bear, Fleet Foxes and many more. LISTEN HERE Link: Radio DavidByrne.com

Posted in Audio, Music | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

On My Radar: 9/16/11

radar

David Byrne blows up the world (under the High Line) (@NYMag) My favorite New York eclecticist, David Byrne, has created a temporary installation under the High Line at 25th Street: a blown-up globe, like a giant beach ball version of the globes on which we learned geography in school, stuffed under a section of the High Line. The temporary installation, called Tight Spot, includes an audio feature (of course) also created by DB. It will be in place until October … Continue reading

Posted in Audio, Books, Design, Movies, Music, Photography, Video | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Radio David Byrne, May 2011

“These are tunes and selections from albums I’ve accumulated since the year changed to 2011… a longer playlist than usual – even a Britney Spears song is included.” – David Byrne Continue reading

Posted in Audio, Music | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

David Byrne – Eclecticist, Bicyclist, Urbanist

David Byrne already represented two of my favorite things: eclectic taste in music and New York City. On his internet radio station – Radio DavidByrne.com – he ushers in an amazing mix of music from all over the world. With his new book – Bicycle Diaries – he adds another item to his repertoire of some of my favorite things: riding my bike around the New York City. Below is a link to his September 21, 2009 post on Huffington … Continue reading

Posted in Books, Design, Lifestyle | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment