U2 Ends Nearly Decade-Long Wait for New Music with 'Street of Dreams' Single

U2 has dropped 'Street of Dreams,' the lead single from their forthcoming album, marking the band's first release of entirely new material in nearly a decade. The track arrived on digital streaming platforms early Tuesday, according to Variety, though no album title or release date has been announced yet.

VarietyU2 Releases 'Street of Dreams,' First New Single in Nine Years Ahead of Upcoming Album

The anthemic single was produced by longtime collaborator Jacknife Lee. Rolling Stone reported that the accompanying video was filmed in Mexico City during a rainstorm near Plaza Santo Domingo, where the band was attending the Street Child World Cup Finals Tournament.

Rolling StoneU2 releases 'Street of Dreams,' first single from upcoming studio album

"U2 has released 'Street of Dreams,' the lead single from their upcoming studio album, their first album of new songs since 2018's 'Songs of Experience.'"

The timing of the release underscores a significant creative shift for the Irish rock icons. Variety noted that the upcoming album will be the band's first full-length collection of new material in nine years, with the new music expected to arrive sometime this year. "U2 has released 'Street of Dreams,' the first single from their upcoming album, the band's first full-length collection of new material in nine years." :: Variety

While U2 has remained active through live residencies and occasional covers, 'Street of Dreams' signals a return to original songwriting. Both outlets agreed that the single represents the start of a new chapter, even as fans await further details on the album's title and release schedule.