Playlist of your dreams According to the Office for National Statistics, over-55s lag far behind under-25s in terms of internet usage. But David Byrne, who turned 55 this year, is definitely doing his bit for the online oldies. The former Talking Heads frontman's website, davidbyrne.com, offers video and audio from Byrne's back catalogue, plus an entertaining journal, the latest entry of which campaigns to save a Latin food market near his New York home. The jewel in the site's crown, though, is its radio stream. Each month, Byrne adds a new playlist, always with a theme. In May it was two hours of music by soundtrack composer Nino Rota; July had songs by Icelandic artists; August featured opera. This month's broadcast offers songs which Byrne considers to be great pop. So Pink, Rihanna and Justin Timberlake sit alongside more alternative, but equally melodic tunes from the Fiery Furnaces, MIA and Jim White. It's like the Radio 1 daytime playlist of your dreams. […]
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