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"In the Upper Room" is a track by David Byrne, from the album The Knee Plays. The track is 3:40 long. Dork has published 16 articles about David Byrne.

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1Tree (Today Is an Important Occasion)
4:07
2In the Upper Room
3:40
3The Sound of Business
6:20
4Social Studies
5:00
5(The Gift of Sound) Where the Sun Never Goes Down
2:38
6Theadora Is Dozing
3:04
7Admiral Perry
5:32
8I Bid You Goodnight
2:56
9Things to Do (I've Tried)
3:28
10Winter
6:26
11Jungle Book
3:44
12In the Future
6:35
13Tree (Reprise)
2:37
14I've Tried (Things to Do)
3:28
15Tic Toc 2 (In the Future)
5:36
16Whisper
3:18
17Misterias
2:42
18Faust Dance
2:18
19Ghost
3:24
20Super Natural
2:57

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David Byrne has expanded his 2026 touring schedule with Asia and US shows

David Byrne has expanded his 2026 touring schedule with Asia and US shows

The newly confirmed extra run spans Singapore, Japan, South Korea, and the US.

21 Apr 2026 • 6:59 pm

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Coachella weekend 2 livestream times have been revealed - here's what you can watch, and when

Want to know which acts you can watch at what time at Coachella weekend 2? Find them all, plus the UK times, here.

16 Apr 2026 • 9:36 am

David Byrne offered up a Really Very Brilliant career-spanning set at Coachella 2026

David Byrne offered up a Really Very Brilliant career-spanning set at Coachella 2026

Political imagery and choreographed routines featured across a thirteen-song performance.

13 Apr 2026 • 11:53 am

Watch David Byrne perform ‘When We Are Singing’ on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Watch David Byrne perform ‘When We Are Singing’ on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Worldwide tour dates begin this week starting in Vancouver

31 Mar 2026 • 8:01 pm

David Byrne has revealed his Latitude Festival picks ahead of his summer headline set

David Byrne has revealed his Latitude Festival picks ahead of his summer headline set

The Talking Heads legend brings 'Who Is The Sky?' tour to Henham Park.

17 Mar 2026 • 12:20 am

David Byrne has covered Olivia Rodrigo's 'drivers license' for its fifth anniversary

David Byrne has covered Olivia Rodrigo's 'drivers license' for its fifth anniversary

Special vinyl editions release via Geffen Records with exclusive performances.

8 Jan 2026 • 5:18 pm

David Byrne has released his new single 'T Shirt', co-written with Brian Eno

David Byrne has released his new single 'T Shirt', co-written with Brian Eno

The new album is out now.

18 Nov 2025 • 3:59 pm

Latitude Festival has unveiled its 20th edition lineup featuring David Byrne, Lewis Capaldi and more

Latitude Festival has unveiled its 20th edition lineup featuring David Byrne, Lewis Capaldi and more

General ticket sales for the event commence on Wednesday through Ticketmaster.

3 Nov 2025 • 11:08 am

David Byrne, The Last Dinner Party, Danny Brown and 5 Seconds of Summer cover the new issue of Dork

David Byrne, The Last Dinner Party, Danny Brown and 5 Seconds of Summer cover the new issue of Dork

Plus Luvcat! Sigrid! Militarie Gun! bar italia! Del Water Gap! Loads more!

17 Oct 2025 • 3:00 pm

David Byrne has shared 'What Is the Reason for It?' featuring Hayley Williams, from his new album 'Who Is the Sky?'

David Byrne has shared 'What Is the Reason for It?' featuring Hayley Williams, from his new album 'Who Is the Sky?'

World tour features orchestral arrangements, AI-animated visuals, and multiple-night theater residencies.

3 Sept 2025 • 1:40 pm

David Byrne has shared his track 'The Avant Garde' from upcoming new album 'Who Is the Sky?

David Byrne has shared his track 'The Avant Garde' from upcoming new album 'Who Is the Sky?

Album features arrangements by Ghost Train Orchestra and guests from Paramore, St. Vincent.

14 Aug 2025 • 8:27 am

David Byrne has shared a new single, 'She Explains Things to Me'

David Byrne has shared a new single, 'She Explains Things to Me'

David Byrne releases new single inspired by Rebecca Solnit's book.

17 Jul 2025 • 8:11 am

David Byrne has announced his new album 'Who Is the Sky?', featuring St. Vincent, Hayley Williams and more

David Byrne has announced his new album 'Who Is the Sky?', featuring St. Vincent, Hayley Williams and more

David Byrne has also confirmed a worldwide tour.

10 Jun 2025 • 11:01 am

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15 Feb 2025 • 5:43 pm

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The new track is taken from the soundtrack to the film 'Everything Everywhere All At Once'.

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