Explore Talking Heads' Legacy with Jonathan Gould
Join acclaimed music biographer Jonathan Gould as he delves into the story of Talking Heads, a band that revolutionized rock music. Discover how they brought fringe culture to the mainstream and left a lasting impact on popular music.
Gould, Jonathan - Burning Down the House: Talking Heads and the New York Scene That Transformed Rock
18 Nov 2026
Resident Music (Brighton)
You'll hear the definitive story of Talking Heads, a band that has had a lasting impact on rock music, as acclaimed music biographer Jonathan Gould presents his latest work, Burning Down the House.
What is the book about? The book tells the story of Talking Heads, from their art school origins to their rise as one of the most accomplished and uncompromising recording and performing acts of their era, and explores how they connected rock music to the cultural avant-garde.
Who is behind this event? Jonathan Gould, a New Yorker contributor and acclaimed music biographer, is behind this event, and he will be presenting his deeply researched account of the band.
Why should you attend? On Wednesday, 18 November 2026, at Resident Music in Brighton, you can learn more about Talking Heads' unique brand of transcendent, experimental rock and how they redefined the prevailing expectations of how a band could sound, look, and act; tickets are with the button beside the article.
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