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Provenance in Providence: Lost Demo Tape of Talking Heads’ ‘Psycho Killer’ Resurfaces at RISD

To celebrate 50 years since their debut performance at CBGB in New York, Talking Heads unveiled an inaugural music video for their track "Psycho Killer" on June 5, 2025.
The release commemorates the band’s 1975 formation and early influence, as the video was directed by Mike Mills and stars Saoirse Ronan portraying an office worker.
Throughout the video, Ronan expresses various emotions through dance and movement, while the band highlighted the video’s creative style, saying it is not literal, creepy, bloody, violent, or obvious.
Talking Heads stated that the video enhances the song, and Mills expressed that collaborating with Ronan and the band was among the most rewarding experiences he has ever had.
Despite speculation, the band declined an $80 million tour offer, maintaining no plans to reunite, while their legacy continues through anniversary releases and fan engagement.

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Talking Heads Celebrate 50th Anniversary With ‘Psycho Killer’ Video Starring Saoirse Ronan

The video, directed by Mike Mills, coincides with the band's 50th anniversary.

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Talking Heads Share New “Psycho Killer” Video Starring Saoirse Ronan

Mike Mills directs a video for the classic early single as the band celebrates its 50th anniversary

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Talking Heads to release first official video for 'Psycho Killer'

Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images for BAM Talking Heads have been teasing fans on social media with something coming on Thursday. While some fans were speculating they were going to announce a reunion tour, the band has revealed the news — and it’s actually a new video. In a post on social media, Talking Heads shared that they’ll be releasing the first-ever video for their classic tune “Psycho Killer” on Thursday at 12 p.m. ET. The clip stars Lady Bird…

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Saoirse Ronan to star in new video for Psycho Killer

Saoirse Ronan will star in a new video for Talking Heads classic Psycho Killer to mark the 50th anniversary of the band's first gig at New York venue CBGBs.

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