Talking Heads released a music video for “Psycho Killer” 48 years after its release. One of the band's most popular songs, it was released in 1977 on the album Talking Heads: 77.
The song became one of the group's most famous compositions. However, the song did not receive an official music video at the time of its release because the band did not have the budget to shoot one.
Fortunately, the situation was rectified for the 50th anniversary of the band's first performance. The video, which was released on June 5, 2025 — 48 years after the song's release — was published on the band's official YouTube channel.
Mike Mills directed the clip; he had previously shot music videos for Moby, The National, and other musicians. Mills noted that filming took two days and required a minimal budget. Mills discussed the video's concept with the band members personally.
Saoirse Ronan ("Little Women," "Lady Bird") performed the main role in the video. According to the video's plot, Ronan's character experiences a nervous breakdown amid her daily routine. In the end, she reconciles with her problems.
The members of Talking Heads said that they were pleased with the result of their collaboration. The musicians noted that they liked the video's lack of cruelty and its general earthiness.
Talking Heads were formed in New York City in 1975 by guitarist David Byrne, drummer Chris Frantz, and bassist Tina Weymouth. The band played a variety of genres, including funk, rock, new wave, and African motifs. They achieved great commercial success and had a significant influence on rock music. The band existed until 1991.
Following the band's dissolution, its members embarked on solo careers. In 2002, Talking Heads was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In 2003, Rolling Stone magazine included four Talking Heads albums on its list of the "500 Greatest Albums of All Time." The video release coincided with the 50th anniversary of the band's first performance.
Following the band's dissolution, David Byrne, one of its most active members, pursued various endeavors. For example, in the 1990s, the musician founded a label through which he released Brazilian music, gave lectures, and pursued photography. Byrne later published a book titled How Music Works, in which he explored the music industry from the Middle Ages to the present day and examined how music is perceived by listeners and performers.
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