Paramore and David Byrne Unveil Exclusive Collaboration for Record Store Day 2024

Prepare for a musical treat as Paramore and David Byrne team up for a special release, set to be exclusively available on Record Store Day 2024.

Scheduled for April 20th, this limited edition 12-inch vinyl will only be found at select record stores participating in Record Store Day. On the A-side, listeners can enjoy David Byrne’s fresh take on Paramore’s hit, “Hard Times,” while the B-side features Paramore’s rendition of Talking Heads’ classic, “Burning Down the House.”

Announcing the collaboration on Twitter, Byrne shared, “[Paramore] told me that their song ‘Hard Times’ was inspired by Talking Heads, so I learned it and recorded my version of their great song with a horn section. This was fun!”

Hayley Williams, Paramore’s lead singer, had previously hinted at the excitement surrounding Byrne’s cover, expressing, “All I’m going to say is it’s freaking insane. It’s incredible. It’s unreal.”

As the designated Ambassadors for Record Store Day 2024, Paramore is also treating fans to an RSD-exclusive vinyl pressing of their recent remix album, Re: This is Why. Meanwhile, Talking Heads enthusiasts can rejoice as the band releases their complete 1977 radio performance for WCOZ, making it available for the first time.

Notably, Paramore’s rendition of “Burning Down the House” will also be featured on A24’s upcoming Talking Heads tribute album, titled Everyone’s Getting Involved: A Tribute to Talking Heads’ Stop Making Sense.

As anticipation builds for Record Store Day 2024, make sure to mark your calendars and head to your favorite participating record store to secure these exclusive releases. Check out our list of the 30 must-have Record Store Day 2024 releases for an overview of the musical gems awaiting avid collectors and music enthusiasts alike.