Stereogum — U2 played their first show of the year at the iHeartRadio Festival in Las Vegas last night. Bono has gone on record to say that Donald Trump is “potentially the worst idea that ever happened to America,” and while performing “Desire” last nig... more info

Yahoo! Music — "We remember that peace is not just the absence of violence. Peace is love organized," said Bono from the Vegas stage. "So get out and vote, whoever you're voting for." more info

Obscure Sound — “Brother Jonathan” is a great piece of songwriting from Glenn Meling, an independent artist, songwriter, and producer from Oslo. With an anthemic and professional sound reminiscent of U2 and Daniel Lanois’ production specifically, “Brother Jo... more info

Popdose — This Tampa native turned New York resident offers up her sophomore effort, this five song E.P., Living In My Head.  Sultry voiced, sonically powerful and interesting with its wide spectrum, this isn’t some quickly thrown together release as a tide... more info

Stereogum — Kings Of Leon have shared the opening track from their upcoming album Walls. The album was produced by Arcade Fire/Florence + The Machine producer Markus Dravs, and “Waste A Moment” definitely taps into those bands’ ’80s arena-rock majesty. T... more info

People.com — U2 featured footage from astronauts on the International Space Station during shows on the North American and European legs of its U2 360° tour more info

Stereogum — Soft-EDM posterchild Kygo headlined his own Cloud Nine festival in his hometown of Bergen, Norway last night. As @U2 reports, the trop-house DJ took the opportunity to debut an unreleased collaboration with U2 called “The Best Thing,” which you c... more info

Mercury News, California — U2 will perform a concert in October to benefit the UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals in San Francisco and Oakland. more info

Consequence of Sound — 50 songs have been recorded for the Songs of Innocence follow-up. more info

Uncut — Bono and chums are back in action Bono and chums are back in action The post U2 plot Songs Of Experience album and tour for 2017 appeared first on Uncut. more info