Stereogum — In The Alternative Number Ones, I’m reviewing every #1 single in the history of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative Songs, starting with the moment that the chart launched in 1988. This column is a companion piece to The Number Ones... more info

Stereogum — No, seriously, how long must we sing this song? For a band who’s made one of the most beloved protest songs out there, U2’s stance on Israel’s genocide of the Palestinian people tends to take a frustrating both-sides approach. Frontman Bono,... more info

Stereogum — In July 1985, a vast array of mega-popular artists performed at Live Aid, a pair of massive benefit concerts held in London and Philadelphia and broadcast worldwide. Led Zeppelin reunited for the occasion, as did Black Sabbath. Teddy Pendergrass m... more info

New York Post — "I am just so happy to be at this point to be in even deeper connection with my homeland," he shared after the ceremony. more info

Stereogum — The Edge, aka U2 guitarist David Howell Evans, has been publicly associated with Ireland for close to five decades. He and his Welsh parents moved to the Emerald Isle from his birthplace of Essex 62 years ago, when he was 1. It’s the only home h... more info

Stereogum — Yesterday (May 30) Bono’s new documentary film Bono: Stories Of Surrender started streaming and he went on The Joe Rogan Experience to promote it. The U2 frontman used some of his time on the controversial podcast to call out the damage Elon Mus... more info

Antimusic Rock — Island Records has released the 'Stories Of Surrender EP', a new Limited Edition 3-track Live EP from U2 frontman Bono more info

Stereogum — On Thursday, Brian Eno posted an open letter to Microsoft, calling on the company to cut its ties with Israel’s genocidal campaign against Palestinians. He also pledged to donate the fee that Microsoft paid him for composing the Windows ’95 st... more info

Magnet Magazine — 40 years ago today, U2 released Wide Awake In America. We’re still not sleeping. Read our review of the essential album that came next: The post U2 Released “Wide Awake In America” 40 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday Brian Eno (Roxy Music, David Bowie, U2, Talking Heads, Coldplay). Another year on earth. Eno reflections in MAGNET from Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Rick Moody, Amanda Palmer and Lambchop. Plus, MAGNET on essential Eno music like Here Com... more info