Talking Heads “Psycho Killer” demo

The three founding members of Talking Heads on a Manhattan rooftop, US, 1976. (L-R) Singer-guitarist David Byrne, bassist Tina Weymouth and drummer Chris Frantz. (Photo by Linda D. Robbins/Getty Images)

By Debra Green

February 17, 2026 at 7:47 am EST

Talking Heads have released a raw 1975 demo of their classic song, “Psycho Killer,” as the latest preview of their upcoming archival release, Tentative Decisions: Demos & Live.

This is the first time the demo has been available digitally. One of the earliest recordings by the original trio of David Byrne, Chris Frantz, and Tina Weymouth, it retains the iconic bassline of the released version.