The daunting task of covering Talking Heads is a good rite of passage for any indie band, in which a respectable take can serve to solidify cred in the technical chops department by way of paying homage to one of the genre’s most common influences. Previously, MGMT and Kyp Malone both turned in impressive renditions while folks like Will Oldham, St. Vincent, and Arcade Fire landed collaborative projects with the lead Talking Head himself, David Byrne. Now come North Carolina’s the Rosebuds, heading back to 1985 for a faithful, polished version of Little Creatures’ “Road to Nowhere” worthy of our respect — not to mention some renewed interest in the duo’s fine 2011 LP.
