Talking Heads

Talking Heads — rock artist from US.

Talking Heads, formed by David Byrne, Chris Frantz, and Tina Weymouth while attending the Rhode Island School of Design in the early '70s, emerged as a…

Influence: 67.77% Fanbase: 58.14% Trending: 72.59% Career Level: Mainstream

Top Brand Affinity

Highest overlapping lifestyle brand

MOOG • 36.81% • Very Strong

As of 2025-09-10

236,740

Social Media Followers

As of 2025-09-10

00:00:00

Hours Airplay

2025-12-07 11:32:50 UTC

Genres

rockpermanent waverockfunk rockart rocknew wavepost-punkzolodance rockalternativealternative rockindie rockpunkart punk

Biography

Talking Heads, formed by David Byrne, Chris Frantz, and Tina Weymouth while attending the Rhode Island School of Design in the early '70s, emerged as a prominent band in the late '70s and '80s. With the addition of Jerry Harrison in 1976, the band signed to Sire Records and gained recognition for their experimental rock sound, characterized by Byrne's distinctive vocals and intellectual lyrics. Collaborating with producer Brian Eno, Talking Heads explored various musical styles, incorporating elements of funk and worldbeat into their repertoire.

Following a successful career marked by critical acclaim and pop hits, Talking Heads disbanded in 1991, with members pursuing solo projects and side ventures. Despite legal disputes over the band's name, the original lineup reunited briefly in the mid-'90s for an album release. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2002, the band's legacy endures through their influential music and individual pursuits in the music industry. David Byrne, Jerry Harrison, Chris Frantz, and Tina Weymouth have continued to make significant contributions to the music scene through various projects and collaborations.

Top Brand Affinities

Report Date: 2025-09-10

Talking Heads is a clear fit for 35-44 & 45-64 audiences with strength across UNITED STATES, UNITED KINGDOM, BRAZIL. The audience is heavily male (82%), so messaging can confidently lean into identity, fashion, and status. Youtube remains the best top-of-funnel driver (7,369 avg views per post); Instagram builds the community layer. Affinity data highlights MOOG, Live Nation, Verizon, suggesting immediate traction in streetwear, music platforms, and lifestyle products. The upside is culture-first creative with measurable lift.

Artist Affinity estimates how strongly an artist's audience overlaps with interest in specific brands, products, and categories. It is derived from aggregated social and behavioral signals—who fans follow, save, click, and engage with—normalized across platforms. Higher affinity suggests better partnership fit and higher likelihood that fans will respond positively to branded content or offers. Use it to shortlist natural brand partners and product concepts that feel authentic to the audience. Combine affinity with Connection Strength (ER) and reach to balance fit with impact. Treat affinity as directional—validate with creative tests and small pilots before scaling.

ER = (likes + comments + shares) ÷ audience per post ≥ 3.0% = Very Strong 2.0–2.99% = Strong 1.0–1.99% = Moderate < 1.0% = Low

How to read it: Pair ER with reach (views/followers) to gauge intensity and scale.

Connection Strength

Artist Talking Heads score 2.13% — Strong bucket.

Brand: MOOGBrand: Live NationBrand: Verizon

Followers:236,740

Engagements:5,032

Rate:2.1%

Posts:248

Avg Likes:5,027

Avg Comments:37

Avg Views:7,928

Audience Demographics & Key Stats

Metric	Value	Why It Matters
Social Snapshot	Followers 236,740 · Engagements 5,032 · Rate 2.1% Posts 248 · Views 7,928 · Avg Likes 5,027 · Avg Comments 37 · Avg Views 7,928	Combine reach (followers/views) with ER to size both impact and responsiveness.
Age Breakdown	35-44: 28% 45-64: 28% 25-34: 26% 18-24: 16%	Largest: 35-44 (28%); next: 45-64 (28%)
Gender Split	Female: 18% Male: 82% Non-binary/Other: 0%	Skews male (82%)
Top Countries	UNITED STATES (33%) UNITED KINGDOM (10%) BRAZIL (6%) ARGENTINA (5%) CANADA (5%)	Top regions: UNITED STATES (33%), UNITED KINGDOM (10%), BRAZIL (6%)
Platform Engagement	Instagram: 4,905 avg likes/post · Tiktok: 559 avg views/post · Youtube: 7,369 avg views/post	Best reach: Youtube 7,369 avg views; best engagement: Instagram 4,905 avg likes

Top Brand Affinities

MOOG

Score: 36.81

Live Nation

Score: 29.73

Verizon

Score: 14.36

Mixcloud

Score: 13.28

Coors

Score: 12.72

Paramount Pictures

Score: 8.44

Lollapalooza

Score: 8.12

Columbia Pictures

Score: 7.11

Glossier

Score: 6.81

Kroger

Score: 6.40

Ableton

Score: 6.14

Coachella

Score: 5.91

Brand	Category	Score
MOOG		36.81
Live Nation		29.73
Verizon		14.36
Mixcloud		13.28
Coors		12.72
Paramount Pictures		8.44
Lollapalooza		8.12
Columbia Pictures		7.11
Glossier		6.81
Kroger		6.40
Ableton		6.14
Pilsner Urquell		5.91
Coachella		5.91
Margaritaville		5.70
Nixon		5.28
Kickstarter		4.90
Heinz		4.88
Pacific Northwest Wonderland		4.86
Comedy Central		4.81
Summit Entertainment		4.71
Spotify Music		4.65
Holden		4.33
Guinness		4.33
MTV		4.24
Warner Bros		4.21
Leica		4.18
Taco Bell		3.88
Busch		3.82
Gillette		3.70
Showtime		3.69
Cadillac		3.61
Emporium		3.53
Budweiser		3.51
Campari		3.49
NHL		3.45
Philips		3.44
Pepsi		3.42
Pfizer		3.39
NBC		3.36
Airbnb		3.24
Nickelodeon		3.21
Polaroid		3.16
Star Wars		3.14
Kodak		3.05
NFL		2.97
Fujifilm		2.90
Urban Outfitters		2.86
Pixar		2.80
The Olympic Games		2.77
Pantone Inc		2.72