Sign in. It’s quick, free and it’s up to you.
An account is an optional way to support the work we do. Find out more.
The Edge and Bono of U2
Alamy Stock Photo
On The Journal
The Daily Poll
Are you a fan of U2's music?
The band announced the immediate release of a new EP yesterday.
U2 HAVE RELEASED a new six-track EP titled Days of Ash.
The surprise release comes ahead of a new album expected later this year and has been described by the band as “an immediate response to current events and inspired by the many extraordinary and courageous people fighting on the frontlines of freedom”.
Advertisement
The band, who are no strangers to addressing urgent issues in their music, have released a song about the killing of Renée Good and a song about Ukraine (which includes a feature from Ed Sheeran).
Initial reviews of the EP have been relatively positive so far, with The Guardian saying that the release reaffirms the band “as a vital political voice”.
As the band release their first new material in several years, we’re asking: Do you like U2’s music?
Poll Results:
I like some of their songs (3661)
No – it's not for me (2628)
Yes – I'm a big fan (2172)
No interest/No opinion (359)
have your say