In Studio: Maximum Balloon

Soundcheck | Sep 23, 2010

TV On the Radio co-founder and multi-instrumentalist Dave Sitek has become the go-to producer for a range of acts from indie rock band the Yeah Yeah Yeahs to singer Holly Miranda. His solo project Maximum Balloon is a collaboration with familiar friends on synth-heavy, danceable songs.

Psst: Got a question for David Byrne or Phil Collins? Post it before tomorrow's 2 pm ET interviews.

Sitek joins us to perform material from his new album Maximum Balloon, live in the studio.

Dave Sitek spins a DJ set as Maximum Balloon at Other Music in NoHo, September 27 at 8 p.m. Go to Other Music's web site for more information.

Maximum Balloon's Dave Sitek and Earl Conaway (with lots of gear)

Maximum Balloon's Dave Sitek and Earl Conaway (with lots of gear)

Today's Playlist:

1. Maximum Balloon, "Absence Of Light"

2. Live Performance: "Tiger" and "The Lesson"

3. Live Performance: "Groove Me"

4. Maximum Balloon, "If You Return"

Be alert for scams. WNYC never asks for nor accepts money for coverage or interviews. Anyone making such a request does not represent WNYC.

WNYC is funded by sponsors and member donations

Top Stories

Your guide to voting in New York's 2026 elections for governor and Congress

A primer on the races for governor, attorney general and the congressional districts that could help determine control of the U.S. House.
Gothamist |

Gina Hinojosa Aims to Make Texas Blue Again. Plus, Reading Is Alive and Well

A Texas Democrat is running neck and neck with the Republican incumbent in the governor’s race. And a staff writer says that news of the demise of books is greatly exaggerated.
The New Yorker Radio Hour |

Claire Valdez on populism and the DSA agenda in Congress

Who’s Running This Place |

The Classroom/Technology Pipeline

Natasha Singer's new book explores how big tech became ensconced in our childrens' classrooms
On the Media |
YOU ARE ONLINE