U2's Imminent Return: The Edge Teases New Music, Sphere Residency Impact, and More

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U2 has been making headlines once again this week and the biggest news comes straight from guitarist The Edge, who teased on the Sodajerker on Songwriting podcast that new U2 music could arrive very soon. He hinted at an imminent single by saying there might be a new song fans will hear about shortly, but remained tight-lipped on further specifics. He also revealed that Larry Mullen Jr. is back recording with the rest of the band after his recent health hiatus, and that there’s creative momentum with Bono and Brian Eno involved in experimental sessions. This is shaping up to be U2’s first significant new material since the release of their 2023 single Atomic City, and the first time in a long while that all four members are recording together according to The Business Standard. The Edge specifically mentioned that the band is focusing on fully developed songwriting to streamline their creative process, which could signal a more refined sound for whatever comes next.

Fans have been buzzing about the Sphere residency after U2 completed their 40-show run at Las Vegas’s new state-of-the-art concert venue back in March 2024. Ticketmaster confirms that Sphere is still a hub for immersive music experiences and fan nostalgia remains high, with the opening night for the new immersive U2 concert film V-U2 at the Sphere scheduled for July 23, 2025. The venue, famed for its focus on next-level live production, was inaugurated with U2’s Achtung Baby Live residency, which pulled in over $244 million in ticket revenue and set a new bar for live music spectacles, as reported by The Street.

On the biographical front, photographer Ross Stewart is making waves with a decade-spanning exhibition of his work capturing U2 both on and off stage. In a nod to their artistic legacy, photos highlight the continuing evolution of the band’s image and presence, as covered by u2songs.com. Meanwhile Bono has been keeping a lower profile in public appearances, having devoted time earlier this year to interviews promoting his film Stories of Surrender, now out on Apple TV Plus.

Tribute acts such as L.A.vation and Pride - In the Name of U2 have filled the gap for live U2 fandom, drawing crowds at events in California and Texas this week, allowing fans to revisit the anthemic catalog in a live setting.

On social media, anniversary posts recalling the band’s historic 360 Tour in St. Louis have drawn engagement from longtime followers on Instagram, confirming that nostalgia for U2’s golden hits remains powerful. Despite rumors and online chatter, there are no confirmed tour dates for new concerts or international appearances beyond these tribute shows and the highly anticipated single hinted at by The Edge. All in all, the week signals a potential new chapter for U2 while their influence on the live music scene and pop culture stays as strong as ever.

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