U2 releases new single Street of Dreams from upcoming album

The rock band U2 has released a new single, "Street of Dreams," the first preview of their first studio album of new material in nine years. The album is scheduled for release later this year.

The song, produced by longtime collaborator Jacknife Lee, marks a return to the band's signature anthemic sound, driven by guitarist The Edge's chiming guitar and drummer Larry Mullen Jr.'s rolling snare pattern. Lyrically, the track centers on themes of hope and perseverance, with a chorus partially sung in Spanish.

Accompanying the single is a music video filmed in Mexico City in May. The shoot involved the band performing on top of a bus customized by Mexican artist Chavis Mármol near Plaza Santo Domingo. Filming was interrupted by a severe thunderstorm that disabled a generator, after which a local family invited the band into their apartment to continue shooting from their balcony.

The video shoot coincided with the band's attendance at the 2026 Street Child World Cup Finals Tournament at Parque Ecológico Lago de Texcoco, an event connected to the charity Street Child United.

The release follows two surprise EPs the band issued earlier this year: "Days of Ash" in February and "Easter...