Featured Session: Reasons To Be Cheerful with David Byrne
Byrne launched his “Reasons To Be Cheerful” project in 2017 as a cross-platform outlet meant to counter the constant flow of doom and gloom in the mainstream media, and his 2018 Grammy nominated album American Utopia was released as part of “Reasons to Be Cheerful.” During his SXSW presentation, in addition to some discussion of his music projects (both with Talking Heads and solo), he spoke about the importance of positivity and hope in the world.
David Byrne
Artist, Reasons To Be Cheerful.
Known as the force behind Talking Heads and later as creator of the highly-regarded record label Luaka Bop, David Byrne also works as a photographer, film director, author, and solo artist.
Industry Headlines
‘SNL’: Watch Dijon Perform ‘Higher!,’ ‘Another Baby!’ From Latest Album
Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ Returns to No. 1 for Eighth Week Atop Billboard 200
The Mystery of Puff’s Daddy
Trump Calls Ted Sarandos a ‘Fantastic Man’ but Says Netflix-Warner Bros. Deal Would Give Streamer ‘Very Big Market Share’: ‘It Could Be a Problem’
Kate Hudson Revisits Satin in an Asymmetric, Draped Red Look at ‘Song Sung Blue’ Los Angeles Screening