“I’m still disappointed when people hear the chorus line as ‘got to’ rather than ‘get to’”: How One rescued Achtung Baby and saved U2 Track was written in just 15 minutes MusicRadar · Aug 11
"This song is not a rebel song." The story behind U2's emotional, controversial, and often misunderstood, protest anthem Sunday Bloody Sunday How rage, despair and a desire for peace fuelled a U2 classic Louder · Aug 9
Prince to Madonna, Blur to Beth Orton: William Orbit’s 12 greatest recordings The late producer’s gift for bringing in elements from dance music’s cutting edge drew all manner of music royalty – and he often made them sound better than ever before The Guardian - UK · Aug 7
William Orbit, pop producer for Madonna, All Saints and more, dies aged 69 Musician’s projects included Madonna’s Ray of Light, Blur’s 13 and All Saints’ chart-topping singles Pure Shores and Black Coffee The Guardian - UK · Aug 7
The story of the day Bono and Jimmy Buffett went out for chicken and were almost killed by Jamaican police. "It was absolutely terrifying, and I honestly thought we were all going to die" Bono joins Jimmy Buffett on a flight to buy jerk chicken. What's the worst that can happen? Louder · Aug 6
Watch Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder and U2 frontman Bono perform at the funeral of Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard: "Everyone who met him, they just remember the day they met him." Friends and family of Oscar-winning Dublin-born singer-songwriter and actor Glen Hansard mourn his passing in the Irish capital Louder · Aug 4
Bono and Eddie Vedder join stars for funeral of ‘true Dub’ Glen Hansard Hundreds attended the funeral at St Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin Evening Standard · Aug 4
“I tend to cringe when I hear people who’ve obviously taken my style. I think it’s a joke that’s often played on me”: The Edge has never been impressed by players who try to imitate his sound The U2 guitar icon discussed the value of developing your own voice during a 1996 interview Guitar World · Aug 2
Musicians gather in Dublin to pay tribute to Glen Hansard The memorial singalong took place close to where the Oscar-winning singer-songwriter staged his annual Christmas Eve charity busk. Evening Standard · Jul 30
Tearful fans queue up in Dublin to express condolences over Glen Hansard’s death The acclaimed musician died in a crash in the early hours of Wednesday, hours after taking part in a trad session at The Wren’s Nest pub. Evening Standard · Jul 30
Bob Geldof pays tribute to Glen Hansard: ‘We have lost one of the greats’ Tributes have poured in from across the world for the Irish musician and activist, who died in a motorcycle crash on Wednesday morning. Evening Standard · Jul 29
"They sound like a very talented band forced to play punk." Stuart Adamson's guitar work elevates Skids' Scared to Dance above the ordinary The sound of a bunch of scrappy youths from Scotland's industrial heartland Louder · Jul 27
U2 always feel 'a sense of adventure' when they work with Dutch DJ Martin Garrix U2 and Martin Garrix are back with a stadium-ready anthem in Fireflies. BANG Premier · Jul 24
“We go back a long way with Martin, and there’s always a sense of adventure whenever we get together": U2 join forces with DJ and producer Martin Garrix for new single, Fireflies The song comes as the band gears up for a first new studio record in almost a decade MusicRadar · Jul 24
Guitar World · Jul 21 “I was just sick of the white blues rock thing. The whole mentality seemed stupid”: Why The Edge was always destined to become a different kind of guitar hero In 1996, U2's six-string sonic experimentalist offered a frank discussion of his influences – and why he felt disillusioned with the current guitar scene
BANG Premier · Jul 20 Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich admits playing Las Vegas Sphere is 'intimidating' Lars Ulrich says Metallica’s upcoming Sphere residency is “overwhelming and f****** intimidating,” admitting the scale of the high‑tech shows is both exciting and daunting.
Metal Hammer · Jul 17 "I was there when U2 played the opening night and was awestruck, inspired, energized." Lars Ulrich is excited at the idea of Metallica "conquering" the "intimidating" Las Vegas Sphere "We gotta start thinking about scaling the Sphere mountain and conquering that"
BANG Premier · Jul 17 Rush 'in talks' over Las Vegas Sphere residency Canadian rockers Rush look set to follow in the footsteps of U2 and No Doubt after they entered talks over a residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas.
Guitar World · Jul 16 The Edge’s mirror ball Les Paul was one of his most experimental U2 guitars – now it’s up for auction It featured in the Discothèque music video as the band added electronic elements into their sound
MusicRadar · Jul 15 "The merest hint of musical beauty – the merest hint!”: NPR just posted its most brutal Tiny Desk Concert ever as Napalm Death bring blast beats and chaos to the office – and unleash their one-second grindcore masterpiece in its entirety Taylor Swift, U2, Dua Lipa... the UK grind pioneers join exalted company as they give NPR a performance for the ages
Guitar World · Jul 12 “I saw Taste on TV when I was 11 – this noise just transfixed me. I decided there and then that I wanted to be Rory Gallagher”: 18 of the greatest Irish guitarists of all time Rory Gallagher, The Edge, Gary Moore of course, but who makes up the other 15?
Louder · Jul 10 “Bono said, Everyone is blowing smoke up our arse, will you come watch a few shows and help us make it better?" Bono's best friend Gavin Friday on how he became U2’s Creative Director The former Virgin Prune and solo artist has been U2’s official Tell It Like It Is Correspondent since the mid-80s
MusicRadar · Jul 9 "Great to see Larry behind the kit": U2 release single 'Street of Dreams' ahead of first new album in nine years The track was accompanied by a rousing video shot in Mexico City
MusicRadar · Jul 8 "He's not a great keyboard player, he doesn't write great songs. His engineering and technical abilities are limited too. In fact, he knows very little about an awful lot": The Edge on Brian Eno and how he influenced his own "limited" guitar style Classic interview - U2 guitarist reflects on the making of The Unforgettable Fire in 1985 interview
BANG Premier · Jul 8 U2 drop new single ahead of first studio album of new material in 9 years Irish rockers U2 have dropped a new single, Street Of Dreams, ahead of their as-yet untitled first studio album of new material for nine years.