Ever since Chris Martin was spotted inside Electric Lady Studios while U2 was there working on the band’s new album, there’s been speculation that the Coldplay singer might make an appearance on a new song (or more). And there’s been a mix of joy and …
Read MoreColumn: off the record…, vol. 13-577
Bono recently took part in an interview on Irish television with veteran broadcaster Gay Byrne that was broadcast in June. The program The Meaning Of Life involves Byrne interviewing a well-known public figure, exploring the person’s views on faith,
Read MoreOn Mick Jagger at 70
Bono has been speaking about The Rolling Stones frontman to German newspaper Die Welt.
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Return to Zooropa
Twenty years ago this month, the summer leg of Zoo TV took what was already a strange, bewildering tour to a new place — the Land of Zooropa. As fans in Europe were hearing live performances of songs from U2’s surprise new album, Fl…
U2’s Eternal Tour: From Heinz Field to Possible 2014 Dates
Two years ago, the U2 360 tour concluded its US dates with a show at Heinz Field. That gig was captured for posterity by a fan-made concert documentary shot and curated by Tim Newell and is remembered here with some fan photographs by Mike Kurman. The interwebs lit up this week with high-pitch rumors and […]
Read MoreLike A Video: The Sweetest Thing
[Ed. note: This is the 18th in a series of essays by the @U2 staff about U2-related visuals and videos. Some essays may be informational and educational, while others may be more personal.]
What is the best way to apologize to your spouse when you’ve …
U2 Lists: My Top ‘I Heart U2’ Songs
[Ed. note: This is the 51st in a “U2 Lists” series, where @U2 staffers pick a topic and share their personal rankings on something U2-related.]
I’ve been stuck on “Magnificent” lately. I listen to it mostly when I’m in my car, and, okay, I sing along …
David Wimbish: Life, Death, Fundraising, & Festivals
At the 2012 Wild Goose, for an afternoon set at a tent tucked away on the backwoods of the festival site, a young North Carolina band blew minds and won fans. More than just a band, more like a multicolored movement of sonic jubilee, David Wimbish and the Collection carry the celebratory consciousness, lyrical significance, […]
Read MoreU2 & the Holy Ghost iPod Shuffle
Did you ever have the random shuffle on your music player speak to you in a profound way? We’re honored to have author & preacher Jonathan Martin share a U2 story about what he calls the “Holy Ghost iPod Shuffle,” an excerpt from his new book Prototype. Like many people of my generation, I’ve spent far […]
Read MoreFlood Talks About U2’s New Record & Staying Relevant
Can U2 be relevant in the current music scene? Can the band’s upcoming album be as popular as U2’s landmark albums of the past? Those are questions that are on not only the minds of U2 fans, but also on Bono’s mind, too.
@U2 staff writer Scott Calhoun…