Lorde & David Byrne in Conversation | Musicians on Musicians

Lorde and David Byrne went deep for Rolling Stone's Musicians on Musicians cover story. The two musicians talked craft, longevity, social media, and revealed some interesting habits, like Byrne's fondness for starting his day with a hand-peeled grapefruit.

[kentaylor]

Now lock them in a room with Eno and don't let them out until they've made an album.

[gem]

I love these conversations where there's no one constantly interrupting the artists.

[scotpa]

Just back from Stop Making Sense the movie, it struck me how courageous David Byrne is. He does his dance and sings his lyrics in a way that only he can. He does it with confidence that conveys "you be you" and it works. He was and is a great inspiration. Hearing Lorde's maturity, curiosity and humility is very enjoyable. This interview reminded me how talented she is and I need to go listen to her music. Thank you to both for doing this interview.

[taylor]

watching them become gradually more comfortable with each other as this conversation went on… just so wholesome. love them both

[ritabekceli]

This was such a wholesome interview! It felt a grandad and a granddaughter talk to each other. It was lovely!

[AlexanderGreensmith]

David Byrne really held his glasses in his hands for 41 minutes straight. I could not handle that without fidgeting. Living legend.

[s.f]

'You and Mitski should do a song." I've already gasped so much in this interview and then there's that David Byrne x Mitski collab 😢

[Bandstand]

40 mins of David & Lorde oh mama 😭

[honia]

This is how a mature, intelligent and totally engaging conversation should happen between the older and younger generation of rock artists should look like and sound like! Lesson to the rock world all over!

[annieanshor]

i still find it mindblowing that i get to live through the same collective experiences as david byrne. what. a. legend.

[titovalasques]

Once in a lifetime meeting between two true artists.

[gem]

18:18 - Same thing happens to me. Some people, who are "geniuses' kinda force others to LIKE a specific artist or song just because it's "Iconic". Sometimes, we just don't vibe, no matter how great the artist can be. It's amazing that she spoke about it because I feel the same way, sometimes I feel forced to like an artist. We should stay true to what really speaks to us.

[miacameron]

i’m in awe of david- what an amazing man

[rogerklk]

The combo I never knew I needed, and them talking about Mitski
😭

[weaseltears]

How does this not have more views??? This is like the best thing I’ve seen from Rolling Stone in forever

[lunamothhh]

David Byrne talking about Mitski, my heart is so full

[TinyEpics]

I am so here for this meeting of brilliant minds. Well done Rolling Stone 👏

[danielafoslin]

I could listen to Lorde’s voice all day. Something about it is so soothing to me.

[iCharltonApp]

Love both David Byrne and Lorde. Got to see them do American Utopia on Broadway and the Melodrama Tour respectively. Great to see them chat for 40 minutes, Rolling Stone!

[kaseryn]

I can hardly think of a more apt pairing, one each, for the other. Inspired and what a treat for us fans of both.