U2 Announce New Album Carnaval De Luz, Unveil New Song “Silencio”: Stream

U2 have announced Carnaval De Luz, their first new album in nine years, out on November 13th. They’ve also shared a new song, “Silencio.” Carnaval De Luz is U2’s 16th studio album and their first of original material since 2017’s Songs of Experience; their last full-length effort together was 2023’s Songs of Surrender in which U2 re-recorded a handful of tracks from across their discography. Following the band’s 2026 EPs Days of Ash and Easter Lily comes Carnaval De Luz, inspired by the tradition of Carnival and pre-Lent celebrations. The project’s announcement also arrives in celebration of the group’s 50th anniversary, having formed in Dublin in September 1976. The album was produced by Jacknife Lee and features some significant collaborations, including Dolly Parton’s last-ever vocal performance on the closing duet “Torn.” Carnaval De Luz also includes contributions from Martin Garrix, Ryan Tedder, Daniel Lanois, and longtime collaborator Brian Eno. “Roll up, roll up, roll up! Bring your purple socks, your broken hearts, your rose-tinted naivety… oh be amazed in the hall of mirrors,” Bono said in a statement. “There will be loud guitars, deep bass, some ecstatic rhythms and, yes...