Friction

Thousands gathered inside and outside Dublin's St Patrick's Cathedral as family, friends and fellow musicians celebrated the life of Glen Hansard, with performances and tributes reflecting the Irish songwriter's influence across generations.

U2 have launched the next chapter of their recording career with the release of 'Street Of Dreams', the first single from the band's forthcoming studio album, their first full-length collection of new material since 2017.

Three decades after its original release, Tina Turner's Wildest Dreams returns in an expanded anniversary edition featuring a newly remastered album, rare recordings and a previously unreleased London concert from the Wildest Dreams Tour.

U2 have followed up their politically charged Ash Wednesday release with a deeply personal six track collection titled Easter Lily, marking a shift toward spiritual and personal reflection.

U2 return with their first collection of new songs since 2017, with Bono leading a politically charged statement on global conflict, protest and truth ahead of a separate new album later in 2026.

Baz Luhrmann's EPIC: Elvis Presley In Concert brings Elvis Presley back to the big screen with forensic audio restoration and a closing poem by Bono, reshaping the concert film for 2026 audiences

Irish rock giants U2 have been named the 2025 recipients of the Woody Guthrie Prize, joining an honour roll that includes Bruce Springsteen, Joan Baez, John Mellencamp and Kris Kristofferson.