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Talking Heads Unveil First-Ever ‘Psycho Killer’ Video for 50th Anniversary

The Mike Mills–helmed video features Ronan’s slow descent into office-life madness before the band issues a super deluxe edition of their second album in July

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Overview

  • On June 5, Talking Heads released their first official video for 1977’s “Psycho Killer,” marking 50 years since their CBGB debut
  • Directed by Mike Mills, the clip casts Saoirse Ronan as an office worker whose mounting restlessness plays out in a repetitive daily cycle
  • The band said the visuals enhance the song by steering clear of literal or overtly violent imagery
  • Mills praised the collaboration as one of his best projects and Ronan called it a lifelong dream to work with the band
  • Anniversary events continue with a Super Deluxe Edition of More Songs About Buildings and Food set for release on July 25