Artist profile

Talking Heads

Talking Heads were an art rock and post-punk band formed in New York in the mid-1970s, known for their angular guitar work, neurotic vocals, and increasingly dance-oriented sound through the late 1970s and 1980s. Led by David Byrne, the group became central figures in the new wave and dance-punk movements, collaborating with producer Brian Eno on several landmark albums. Their music combined minimalist rhythms, funk influences, and art school experimentalism into a distinctive aesthetic that influenced generations of alternative and electronic musicians.

5 tracksPop· 1977–1984

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Sound profile

Talking Heads is a restrained with strong groove and a warm production — mostly instrumental artist.

This artistTypical Pop

Signature sound

Unusually low energy and drive for Pop.

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Key & BPM profile

Most tracks sit between 103–122 BPM with a median of 114 · predominantly minor keys (60% minor) · most common key: 7A (D Minor) with 2 tracks.

BPM spread

100–104

110–114

115–119

120–124

Key distribution

1A 1B 2A 2B 3A 3B 4A 4B 5A 5B 6A 6B 7A2 7B 8A1 8B 9A 9B1 10A 10B1 11A 11B 12A 12B

Release volume by decade

1970s

1980s

Tracks in catalog

5 total · sortable

Psycho Killer

Talking Heads

1228A

Pop

Once In A Lifetime - 2005 Remastered

Talking Heads

11910B

Dance

Burning Down the House

Talking Heads

1037A

Pop

Burning Down The House - 2005 Remastered

Talking Heads

1037A

Dance

This Must Be the Place (Naive Melody)

Talking Heads

1149B

Pop

Track	BPM · Key	Energy	Year	Genre
Psycho Killer Talking Heads	1228AA Minor	14%Warm-up	1977	Pop
Once In A Lifetime - 2005 Remastered Talking Heads	11910BD Major	28%Warm-up	1984	Dance
Burning Down the House Talking Heads	1037AD Minor	36%Sustainer	1984	Pop
Burning Down The House - 2005 Remastered Talking Heads	1037AD Minor	30%Warm-up	1983	Dance
This Must Be the Place (Naive Melody) Talking Heads	1149BG Major	18%Warm-up	1983	Pop

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FAQ

What BPM does Talking Heads play at?

Talking Heads's tracks in our catalog range from 103 to 122 BPM, with a median of 114 BPM. Across 5 tracks, the most common range falls in the 115–120 BPM bucket.

What key are Talking Heads's tracks in?

Talking Heads's tracks are mostly in minor keys (60% minor across 5 tracks). The most common single key is 7A (D Minor) with 2 tracks.

What artists mix well with Talking Heads?

Based on harmonic compatibility, tempo proximity and artist-cohort context, Talking Heads pairs well with David Byrne, XTC, Tom Tom Club. The full list — with track counts in our catalog and similarity scores — is in the Related Artists section above.

When was Talking Heads most active?

Our catalog has Talking Heads releases spanning 1977 to 1984, with the most tracks from the 1980s.