U2 Releases ‘Street of Dreams,’ First Single From Upcoming Album, the Band’s First All-New Effort in Nine Years
U2 returns with 'Street of Dreams,' the first single from their first studio album of new material in nine years.
Velocity timeline
How fast coverage is spreading — measured hourly from article rate × source diversity. How this works →
The brief
U2 has released a new single titled 'Street of Dreams.' The track serves as the lead-off for an upcoming studio album, marking the band's first all-new effort of this kind in nine years. Coverage from Variety, The Independent, and Pitchfork highlights the release of the song and its accompanying music video, which depicts the band crashing a family's apartment.
Rolling Stone is analyzing the track within the context of the band's history of album-leadoff singles. Future developments involve the release of the full studio album.
Coverage does not yet specify a release date for the complete project.
Synthesized by Newsylist from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated just now.
Quick answers
What is the name of the new single?
The new single is titled 'Street of Dreams.'
How long has it been since U2 released an all-new studio album?
This upcoming project is the band's first all-new effort in nine years.
What happens in the music video for the new song?
According to Pitchfork, the video shows U2 crashing a family's apartment.
Coverage (5)
- U2 set to release first studio album of new songs in nine years The Independent · 23h ago
- Street Of Dreams U2 > Home · 23h ago
- Watch U2 Crash a Family’s Apartment in New Music Video Pitchfork · 23h ago
- All of U2’s Album-Leadoff Singles Ranked Rolling Stone · 23h ago
- U2 Releases ‘Street of Dreams,’ First Single From Upcoming Album, the Band’s First All-New Effort in Nine Years Variety · 23h ago broke it first
People, places & organizations
Topics
Related trends
Yungblud Receives Support From SZA, Alyssa Milano, More After Opening Up About 'Industry Plant' Discourse
Yungblud has received a wave of support from SZA, Alyssa Milano, and other figures after addressing 'industry plant' accusations during an emotional breakdown.
All 35 Guitarists Who Ever Played in Bob Dylan’s Band
Bob Dylan's backing band is seeing rapid turnover, with a new guitarist joining as long-time member Bob Britt departs.
The women suing Lizzo still want justice
Lizzo faces a convergence of legal battles and commercial setbacks as she addresses poor album sales and ongoing lawsuits.
Star-maker Clive Davis honored at funeral that draws Bruce Springsteen, Dionne Warwick and others
Music industry legend Clive Davis is honored at a funeral attended by icons including Bruce Springsteen and Dionne Warwick.
Lizzo's new album debuts to shockingly low sales 3 years after backup dancer controversy
Lizzo's latest album has debuted to critically low sales and streaming numbers following previous legal controversies.
Clive Davis, legendary music mogul who worked with Whitney Houston and Bruce Springsteen, dies at 94
Music industry legend and Arista founder Clive Davis has died at the age of 94.