Jonathan Gould

In this discussion, Jonathan Gould, a writer and former musician, reflects on the legacy of the Talking Heads, the quintessential art school band of the 1970s. He reveals how their agnostic approach reshaped rock music, prioritizing artistic evolution over commercial success. Gould emphasizes the band's unique roots in NYC's vibrant cultural scene and how their minimalist performances and the groundbreaking film 'Stop Making Sense' continue to influence modern artists. He argues that their questioning of norms makes them archetypes of alternative rock.