Talking Heads are celebrating their 50th anniversary this year and for that they’ve made a new video for their classic single “Psycho Killer” that was directed by filmmaker Mike Mills (Beginners, Thumbsucker) and stars Saoirse Ronan (Ladybird, Little Women).
Say Talking Heads: “This video makes the song better- We LOVE what this video is NOT – it’s not literal, creepy, bloody, physically violent or obvious.”
Mike Mills adds, “This album literally changed what was possible in life for me, so to get to play with the subversive, uncategorizable beauty of Talking Heads, and to play with Saoirse who brought so much surprise, power, vulnerability and mischief to the party, it’s one of the best things I ever got to be a part of – still can’t believe it actually happened.”
And lastly, Saoirse Ronan says, “To simply be mentioned in the same breath as Talking Heads is hands down one of the coolest things that has ever happened to me, let alone making a video with the singular Mike Mills to accompany one of their most iconic songs – ‘Psycho Killer’. I have grown up listening to their music, so this truly is a childhood/teenage/lifelong dream come true. Mike, myself and the rest of the creative team had so much fun making this, and I can’t wait for Talking Heads fans to see it!”
Watch that below.
Meanwhile, Talking Heads are reissuing 1977’s More Songs About Buildings & Food on July 25. It’s available as 4LP and 3CD/1 BluRay Super Deluxe Editions and a 2LP deluxe edition (preorder). It features a remastered version of the original album, plus 11 rarities including four previously unreleased alternate versions of album tracks. There’s also a live recording of the band’s August 1978 show at New York’s Entermedia Theatre, as well as a 60-page hardcover book with previously unseen photos and new liner notes with recollections from Tina Weymouth, David Byrne, Chris Frantz, and Jerry Harrison. Check out the tracklist and packaging in the 4LP set below.
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TALKING HEADS – MORE SONGS ABOUT BUILDINGS AND FOOD SUPER DELUXE
Original Album Remastered
THANK YOU FOR SENDING ME AN ANGEL (2025 REMASTER)
WITH OUR LOVE (2025 REMASTER)
THE GOOD THING (2025 REMASTER)
WARNING SIGN (2025 REMASTER)
THE GIRLS WANT TO BE WITH THE GIRLS (2025 REMASTER)
FOUND A JOB (2025 REMASTER)
ARTISTS ONLY ((2025 REMASTER)
I’M NOT IN LOVE (2025 REMASTER)
STAY HUNGRY (2025 REMASTER)
TAKE ME TO THE RIVER (2025 REMASTER)
THE BIG COUNTRY (2025 REMASTER)
Rarities
THANK YOU FOR SENDING ME AN ANGEL (ALTERNATE VERSION) (2025 REMASTER)
WITH OUR LOVE (ALTERNATE VERSION) [2025 REMASTER]*
FOUND A JOB (ALTERNATE VERSION) [2025 REMASTER]*
THE GOOD THING (ALTERNATE VERSION) [2025 REMASTER]*
WARNING SIGN (ALTERNATE VERSION) [2025 REMASTER]
ELECTRICITY (INSTRUMENTAL) [2025 REMASTER]
THE GIRLS WANT TO BE WITH THE GIRLS (ALTERNATE VERSION) [2025 REMASTER]*
I’M NOT IN LOVE (ALTERNATE VERSION) [2025 REMASTER]
ARTISTS ONLY (ALTERNATE VERSION) [2025 REMASTER]
THE BIG COUNTRY (ALTERNATE VERSION) [2025 REMASTER]
THANK YOU FOR SENDING ME AN ANGEL (“COUNTRY ANGEL” VERSION) (2025 REMASTER)
*Previously Unreleased
Live at Entermedia Theatre, New York, NY, October 10 1978
NO COMPASSION*
WARNING SIGN*
THE BOOK I READ*
STAY HUNGRY*
ARTISTS ONLY*
THE GIRLS WANT TO BE WITH THE GIRLS*
UH-OH, LOVES COMES TO TOWN*
WITH OUR LOVE*
LOVE GOES TO A BUILDING ON FIRE*
DON’T WORRY ABOUT THE GOVERNMENT*
THE GOOD THING*
ELECTRICITY*
THE BIG COUNTRY*
NEW FEELING*
PULLED UP*
PSYCHO KILLER*
TAKE ME TO THE RIVER*
FOUND A JOB*
THANK YOU FOR SENDING ME AN ANGEL*
*Previously Unreleased