U2 To Headline Glastonbury 2010

Bono & Co will close day one (6/25) of the 40-year-old UK fest. "That U2 will play their first ever Glastonbury - and their first major festival gig since the early 1980s - is fantastic news," claims organizer Michael Eavis,... CONTINUE READING U2 TO HEADLINE GLASTONBURY 2010»

Posted on November 23, 2009 (2 comments)
Tags: Glastonbury | NewVillager | U2

U2, Nick Cave (But Not Anvil) Among Oscar Hopefuls

The little-documentary-that-could The Story Of Anvil, about the band that was like a "real life Spinal Tap" right down to having a drummer named Robb Reiner, stole everyone's heart this past year. Except for people whose hearts are made of... CONTINUE READING U2, NICK CAVE (BUT NOT ANVIL) AMONG OSCAR HOPEFULS»

Jay-Z Joins U2 In Berlin

In conjunction with yesterday's 16th annual European Music Awards, MTV set up a special, free U2 concert at the Brandenburg Gate to celebrate the 20th anniversary of tearing down the Berlin Wall. And in order to secure the premises or... CONTINUE READING JAY-Z JOINS U2 IN BERLIN»

Posted on November 6, 2009 in Photo, Video (16 comments)
Tags: Broadcast | CMJ | Jay-Z | U2

Stream The MTV Europe Video Music Awards

Click over right now and you'll see U2 doing "One" to mark twenty years since the fall of the Berlin Wall.... CONTINUE READING STREAM THE MTV EUROPE VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS»

Posted on November 5, 2009 in Video (0 comments)
Tags: Broadcast | CMJ | MTV Europe Music Awards | U2

U2's "Disappearing Act," "Yoshini Blossom" Unearthed On Deluxe Unforgettable Fire

Since U2 released Boy almost thirty years ago, Bono & Co. have never gone away, though their taste, aesthetic sense, songwriting chops, etc., have now and then. Which is why it's especially informative (and fun) to visit "Get On Your... Unforgettable Fire'">CONTINUE READING U2'S "DISAPPEARING ACT," "YOSHINI BLOSSOM" UNEARTHED ON DELUXE UNFORGETTABLE FIRE»

Posted on October 27, 2009 (5 comments)
Tags: U2

Antony, Bono, Courtney, Scarlett, Rufus & Friends @ Carnegie Hall, NYC 10/4/09

Last night Carnegie Hall hosted the biggest assortment of megastars this side of the Orpheum for a (RED)NIGHTS charity show, benefiting the Global Fund's efforts against the African AIDS epidemic. The night was billed as "Hal Willner Presents: An Evening... CONTINUE READING ANTONY, BONO, COURTNEY, SCARLETT, RUFUS & FRIENDS @ CARNEGIE HALL, NYC 10/4/09»

U2 Hit Giants Stadium This Week, 30 Rock This Weekend

Phoenix is waging an impressive campaign to invade the greater NYC area this week. For a bunch of non-megalomaniacs. If you wanna see how a true takeover is done, of course, you must look to St. Bono and the U2s,... CONTINUE READING U2 HIT GIANTS STADIUM THIS WEEK, 30 ROCK THIS WEEKEND»

New U2 Video - "I'll Go Crazy If I Don't Go Crazy Tonight" (Live)

We've already seen photos illustrating U2's monstrous 360º Tour rig, but something that can get David Byrne to brandish some blog snark is probably worth experiencing in moving images. And with sound too, why not. U2's stage spectacular is exhibited... CONTINUE READING NEW U2 VIDEO - "I'LL GO CRAZY IF I DON'T GO CRAZY TONIGHT" (LIVE)»

Posted on July 30, 2009 in Video (30 comments)
Tags: U2

David Byrne Thanks U2 For Excessive Tour Setup

After crunching some numbers, David realizes there's no way Live Nation could be making money on his undersized European shows. And further realizes that their cost is likely being subsidized by the gate of U2's monstrous 360º tour, a $40MM... CONTINUE READING DAVID BYRNE THANKS U2 FOR EXCESSIVE TOUR SETUP»

Posted on July 28, 2009 (8 comments)
Tags: Animal Collective | David Byrne | Panda Bear | U2

Alumni Set For R&R HOF 25th Anniversary Benefit

Bruce Springsteen, U2, Eric Clapton, CSN, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Metallica, and Paul Simon (with and without Garfunkel) will raise money for the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Foundation & Museum via concerts at MSG 10/29 and 10/30. Tickets... CONTINUE READING ALUMNI SET FOR R&R HOF 25TH ANNIVERSARY BENEFIT»

New U2 Video - "I'll Go Crazy If I Don't Go Crazy Tonight"

After having draped a giant blanket all over the streets of Morocco, U2 apparently dialed back the production budget for the latest video from their No Line On The Horizon LP. All the action is animated in this one --... CONTINUE READING NEW U2 VIDEO - "I'LL GO CRAZY IF I DON'T GO CRAZY TONIGHT"»

Posted on July 21, 2009 in Video (7 comments)
Tags: Feist | U2

Blackberry Loves U2

Blackberry's words, not ours.Their new ad campaign for the upcoming Mobile version of No Line On The Horizon features live footage of Bono & Co. going Coldplay through "I'll Go Crazy If I Don't Go Crazy Tonight" followed by the... CONTINUE READING BLACKBERRY LOVES U2»

Posted on July 10, 2009 in Commercial Appeal, Video (11 comments)
Tags: Japanther | U2

U2 Launch 360° Tour In Barcelona

Whether they're outright taking over the Letterman show or having their latest LP remixed by Hype Machine darlings, U2 are a band that tend to go all out with their projects. Bet you didn't know that before. You're welcome. As... CONTINUE READING U2 LAUNCH 360° TOUR IN BARCELONA»

Posted on July 1, 2009 in Concert, Photo, Video (25 comments)
Tags: Michael Jackson | U2

Bono Writes Bad, Vaguely Racist Poem About Elvis

Sadly we only get to hear 30 seconds of "American David," Bono's 14-minute poetic tribute to Elvis, among other things. It was written in 1994, recorded a couple of years ago complete with a backdrop of Elvis-related sounds, and premiered... CONTINUE READING BONO WRITES BAD, VAGUELY RACIST POEM ABOUT ELVIS»

Posted on May 13, 2009 (12 comments)
Tags: Elvis Presley | U2

New U2 Video - "Magnificent"

According to Daniel Lanois, No Line On The Horizon standout "Magnificient" was "born in Fez," Morocco and features Moroccan percussionists. And when you have the budget to say things like "our song was born in Fez," you have the budget... CONTINUE READING NEW U2 VIDEO - "MAGNIFICENT"»

Posted on May 6, 2009 in Video (32 comments)
Tags: Green Man Festival | Smith Westerns | U2 | Wooden Shjips

Fred Falke Remixes U2

Fresh off extending Annie's "Anthonio" and kicking ass on Little Boots' "New In Town," Fred Falke attempts to breath life into U2's "Magnificent." Say hello to Bono at lastgasstation.... CONTINUE READING FRED FALKE REMIXES U2»

Posted on April 24, 2009 in MP3 (2 comments)
Tags: Fred Falke | U2

New U2 - "Get On Your Boots (Justice Remix)" (Stereogum Premiere)

It's true. This happened. At the express request of U2, so you know, points to the lads for knowing the right remix crew to reform No Line's lead single. From the open it's clear Justice are wiping the slate clean... CONTINUE READING NEW U2 - "GET ON YOUR BOOTS (JUSTICE REMIX)" (STEREOGUM PREMIERE)»

Posted on April 3, 2009 (111 comments)
Tags: Cage The Elephant | Justice | Lollapalooza | The Decemberists | U2

The Top 10 Things U2 Has Learned Over The Years

Last night Bono, Edge, Larry, and Adam returned to U2 Way for their third Letterman performance this week. They played "I'll Go Crazy If I Don't Go Crazy Tonight," and read a funny Top 10. Watch it here for Edge's... CONTINUE READING THE TOP 10 THINGS U2 HAS LEARNED OVER THE YEARS»

Posted on March 5, 2009 in Video (0 comments)
Tags: David Letterman | Phoenix | Truckasaurus | U2

U2 Announce Songs Of Ascent LP

Bono & the boys have announced that their next studio album Songs Of Ascent, a "sister release" to No Line, will indeed be out before the end of '09 with a lead single called "Every Breaking Wave." Bono called the... CONTINUE READING U2 ANNOUNCE SONGS OF ASCENT LP»

Posted on March 4, 2009 (13 comments)
Tags: Black Lips | David Letterman | Deerhunter | The Flaming Lips | U2

U2 Do Five Nights Of Letterman

U2 started their five-night Letterman residency last night (3/2) with No Line On The Horizon's "Breathe." Maybe they've finally accepted "Get On Your Boots" is the worst. They performed "Breathe" along with "Boots" when doing Jonathan Ross, so it's more... CONTINUE READING U2 DO FIVE NIGHTS OF LETTERMAN»

Posted on March 3, 2009 in Video (34 comments)
Tags: David Letterman | Gene Simmons | Japandroids | U2

U2 Get On The Roof, Plan Secret Bronx Gig

Two surprising bits of info in today's NYTimes profile of U2's No Line On The Horizon: (1) At 149 BPM "Get On Your Boots" is U2's fastest song ever, and (2) the band is prepping a "meditative and processional" companion... CONTINUE READING U2 GET ON THE ROOF, PLAN SECRET BRONX GIG»

Posted on February 28, 2009 in Video (35 comments)
Tags: Black Lips | Rain Machine | U2

U2 Writing Spider-Man Musical

Bono and the Edge are composing music and lyrics for Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark, opening on Broadway 2/18/10. This is a smart fall-back for U2 plan since the whole writing rock songs thing isn't working out. According to Hollywood... CONTINUE READING U2 WRITING SPIDER-MAN MUSICAL»

Stream U2's No Line On The Horizon

Yesterday we went in-depth about U2's newest. If you haven't heard No Line, you can stream it at the band's MySpace and try to decode Bono's heavy-handed metaphors: Take a listen.... CONTINUE READING STREAM U2'S NO LINE ON THE HORIZON»

Posted on February 20, 2009 (0 comments)
Tags: Metric | U2

Premature Evaluation: U2 - No Line On The Horizon

We've been tough on No Line On The Horizon because, to be fair, "Get On Your Boots" is a bad song and the guys are performing it everywhere (and everywhere UK), so it's become the flagship representative of U2's twelfth... CONTINUE READING PREMATURE EVALUATION: U2 - NO LINE ON THE HORIZON»

Posted on February 19, 2009 in Premature Evaluation (84 comments)
Tags: The Twilight Sad | U2

The 2009 BRIT Awards Looked Like This

Tonight the British music industry packaged their self-image for all to YouTube. The nominations were very Duffy with a side of Coldplay, and Duffy wound up being the main dish, but poor Chris Martin & Band couldn't follow their three-statue... CONTINUE READING THE 2009 BRIT AWARDS LOOKED LIKE THIS»