When is 'Who Is the Sky?' dropping? David Byrne announces first album in 7 years

David Byrne is officially back with a new album, a lead single, and a world tour.

David Byrne is all set to release Who Is the Sky? on September 5, 2025. It will be his first solo studio album in seven years.

The album features 12 new tracks. It will arrive via Matador Records and is produced by Grammy-winner Kid Harpoon. Ghost Train Orchestra will join Byrne on the album. The album also features guest appearances from Hayley Williams (Paramore), St. Vincent, Tom Skinner (The Smile, Sons of Kemet), and Mauro Refosco, a percussionist from the American Utopia band.

On Instagram, David Byrne wrote:

"I finished up a new album recently called "Who Is The Sky?". It is produced by Kid Harpoon, joined by Ghost Train Orchestra and, on a couple of songs, my friends St. Vincent and Hayley Williams. It comes out Sept. 5th under Matador—a new label for me."

David Byrne also added:

"I will start rehearsing soon for a tour that begins in September. The tour concept is unlike anything I've done before. We'll keep the mobility that was a key element of the American Utopia tour and Broadway show— but instead of the chain… we will have locations. You'll just have to come and experience what that involves. Tour tickets go on sale 6/13."

David Byrne concluded, saying:

"Hope everyone is enjoying the first single (and video, directed by Gabriel Barcia-Columbo - @gabebc ) "Everybody Laughs", which is out now!"

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Complete tracklist of David Byrne's 'Who Is the Sky?'

After American Utopia, David Byrne started writing songs that would become Who Is the Sky?. In a press statement, he shared:

"I did a LOT of cooking (Mexican and Indian mostly) and a LOT of drawing. I have found that when the time comes, it's easier to start if there is a little stockpile – and before too long, there was. Very rudimentary songs began to emerge, with just me on acoustic guitar singing over a programmed loop or beat."

As the songs developed, David Byrne brought in Kid Harpoon to help shape the project. The Ghost Train Orchestra handled arrangements. The album's full tracklist is as follows:

• Everybody Laughs
• When We Are Singing
• My Apartment Is My Friend
• A Door Called No
• What Is the Reason for It?
• I Met the Buddha at a Downtown Party
• Don't Be Like That
• The Avant Garde
• Moisturizing Thing
• I'm an Outsider
• She Explains Things to Me
• The Truth

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David Byrne 2025-26 tour dates and stops

The Talking Heads frontman has also announced a new world tour to support the upcoming album.

The trek will kick off in September 2025 and continue through spring 2026. David Byrne will travel across North America, Australia, New Zealand, and Europe. Here’s a full list of dates and stops for the 2025–26 tour:

North America

• Saturday, September 14, 2025 – Providence, RI @ Veterans Memorial Auditorium
• Monday, September 16, 2025 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Benedum Center
• Tuesday, September 17, 2025 – Columbus, OH @ Wexner Center Mershon Auditorium
• Thursday, September 19, 2025 – Akron, OH @ Akron Civic Theatre
• Saturday, September 21, 2025 – Schenectady, NY @ Proctors Theatre
• Monday, September 23, 2025 – Syracuse, NY @ Landmark Theatre
• Wednesday, September 25, 2025 – Buffalo, NY @ Shea’s Performing Arts Center
• Friday, September 27, 2025 – Washington, DC @ The Anthem
• Saturday, September 28, 2025 – Washington, DC @ The Anthem
• Monday, September 30, 2025 – New York, NY @ Radio City Music Hall
• Wednesday, October 1, 2025 – New York, NY @ Radio City Music Hall
• Thursday, October 2, 2025 – Boston, MA @ Boch Center Wang Theatre
• Friday, October 3, 2025 – Boston, MA @ Boch Center Wang Theatre
• Saturday, October 4, 2025 – Boston, MA @ Boch Center Wang Theatre
• Tuesday, October 7, 2025 – Wallingford, CT @ Toyota Oakdale Theatre
• Wednesday, October 8, 2025 – Portland, ME @ Merrill Auditorium
• Friday, October 10, 2025 – New York, NY @ Radio City Music Hall
• Saturday, October 11, 2025 – New York, NY @ Radio City Music Hall
• Tuesday, October 14, 2025 – Richmond, VA @ Altria Theater
• Thursday, October 16, 2025 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Met Presented by Highmark
• Friday, October 17, 2025 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Met Presented by Highmark
• Tuesday, October 21, 2025 – Toronto, ON, Canada @ Massey Hall
• Wednesday, October 22, 2025 – Toronto, ON, Canada @ Massey Hall
• Saturday, October 25, 2025 – Detroit, MI @ Fox Theatre Detroit
• Tuesday, October 28, 2025 – Chicago, IL @ Auditorium Theatre
• Wednesday, October 29, 2025 – Chicago, IL @ Auditorium Theatre
• Friday, October 31, 2025 – Chicago, IL @ Auditorium Theatre
• Monday, November 3, 2025 – Minneapolis, MN @ Orpheum Theatre
• Tuesday, November 4, 2025 – Minneapolis, MN @ Orpheum Theatre
• Thursday, November 6, 2025 – Denver, CO @ Bellco Theatre
• Friday, November 7, 2025 – Denver, CO @ Bellco Theatre
• Tuesday, November 11, 2025 – Seattle, WA @ Paramount Theatre
• Wednesday, November 12, 2025 – Seattle, WA @ Paramount Theatre
• Thursday, November 13, 2025 – Seattle, WA @ Paramount Theatre
• Sunday, November 16, 2025 – San Francisco, CA @ Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
• Monday, November 17, 2025 – San Francisco, CA @ Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
• Thursday, November 20, 2025 – Hollywood, CA @ Dolby Theatre
• Friday, November 21, 2025 – Hollywood, CA @ Dolby Theatre
• Monday, November 25, 2025 – Austin, TX @ Bass Concert Hall
• Tuesday, November 26, 2025 – Austin, TX @ Bass Concert Hall
• Thursday, November 28, 2025 – Dallas, TX @ Music Hall At Fair Park
• Friday, November 29, 2025 – Dallas, TX @ Music Hall At Fair Park
• Monday, December 2, 2025 – Atlanta, GA @ Fox Theatre Atlanta
• Tuesday, December 3, 2025 – Atlanta, GA @ Fox Theatre Atlanta
• Thursday, December 5, 2025 – Miami Beach, FL @ The Fillmore Miami Beach
• Friday, December 6, 2025 – Miami Beach, FL @ The Fillmore Miami Beach
• Australia and New Zealand
• Wednesday, January 14, 2026 – Auckland, NZ @ Spark Arena
• Saturday, January 17, 2026 – Brisbane, AU @ Brisbane Entertainment Center
• Wednesday, January 21, 2026 – Sydney, AU @ ICC Sydney Theatre
• Thursday, January 22, 2026 – Melbourne, AU @ Sidney Myer Music Bowl
• Saturday, January 24, 2026 – Adelaide, AU @ Adelaide Entertainment Centre Arena
• Tuesday, January 27, 2026 – Perth, AU @ RAC Arena

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Europe and the UK

• Thursday, February 12, 2026 – Berlin, DE @ Tempodrom
• Sunday, February 15, 2026 – Amsterdam, NL @ AFAS Live
• Monday, February 16, 2026 – Amsterdam, NL @ AFAS Live
• Wednesday, February 18, 2026 – Brussels, BE @ Forest National
• Saturday, February 21, 2026 – Milan, IT @ Teatro degli Arcimboldi
• Sunday, February 22, 2026 – Milan, IT @ Teatro degli Arcimboldi
• Tuesday, February 24, 2026 – Frankfurt, DE @ Jahrhunderthalle
• Friday, February 27, 2026 – Zurich, CH @ The Hall

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United Kingdom

• Monday, March 2, 2026 – Cardiff, UK @ Utilita Arena
• Tuesday, March 3, 2026 – London, UK @ Eventim Apollo
• Wednesday, March 4, 2026 – London, UK @ Eventim Apollo
• Friday, March 6, 2026 – Glasgow, UK @ SEC Armadillo
• Saturday, March 7, 2026 – Glasgow, UK @ SEC Armadillo
• Monday, March 9, 2026 – Manchester, UK @ O2 Apollo
• Tuesday, March 10, 2026 – Manchester, UK @ O2 Apollo
• Wednesday, March 11, 2026 – Manchester, UK @ O2 Apollo
• Friday, March 13, 2026 – Dublin, IE @ 3Arena
• Sunday, March 15, 2026 – London, UK @ Eventim Apollo
• Monday, March 18, 2026 – Paris, FR @ La Seine Musicale
• Tuesday, March 19, 2026 – Paris, FR @ La Seine Musicale

David Byrne's Who Is the Sky? arrives on September 5, 2025.

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