“We’re in for nasty climate,” prophesied David Byrne 42 years in the past on his band Speaking Heads‘ greatest Billboard Scorching 100 hit. He most likely wasn’t making particular predictions about 2025’s Governors Ball competition in New York, however that’s definitely what was in retailer for attendees Saturday (June 7), as heavy rain and attainable thunder and lightning pressured the fest to delay its Day Two begin time by 4 hours.
Consequently, headliner Olivia Rodrigo didn’t take the stage at Gov Ball till 9:35 ET — however the packed viewers confirmed that few if any followers had been deterred by the unhealthy climate and late begin time. And alongside together with her traditional charming set of heart-rending acoustic ballads and stomach-punching alt-rock riffers, Rodrigo had a shock in retailer for individuals who’d caught round with a Byrne visitor look, as he got here out to duet with the singer-songwriter on the Heads’ 1983 smash “Burning Down the Home.”
After being launched by a starstruck Rodrigo, Byrne — who could possibly be seen earlier within the evening testing Feid’s efficiency on the Kiehl’s stage — emerged in an all-white outfit, lined by pink overalls to match Rodrigo’s personal two-piece getup. The 2 traded off strains all through the always-incendiary new wave traditional, after which Rodrigo joined Byrne in a few of his signature on-stage strikes — bending her knees, working in place, and customarily wanting his conventional mixture of charmingly stilted and impossibly cool.
Watch some clips of the efficiency captured on social media, watch the unique tune’s music video beneath, and verify again for extra Billboard protection of Governors Ball all weekend.
