Everything That Happens Will Happen Today

Everything That Happens Will Happen Today represents the first full-length collaboration between David Byrne and Brian Eno since 1981's landmark My Life in the Bush of Ghosts. Unlike the sample-heavy, experimental nature of their previous work, this 2008 release is a 'record of sung songs.' The creative process was entirely digital; Eno sent instrumental tracks from London to Byrne in New York, who then composed lyrics and melodies over them. This 'long-distance' method resulted in a unique tension between Eno's structured, often folk-leaning electronic compositions and Byrne's idiosyncratic pop sensibilities. The album was also a pioneer in independent digital distribution, released via Byrne's Todo Mundo label using a direct-to-fan model. Musically, it bridges the gap between art-pop and Americana, featuring contributions from Leo Abrahams and Seb Rochford. It was widely praised for its warmth and 'infectious' melodies, standing as a late-career highlight for both artists that emphasizes melody over dissonance.