Music News Roundup: U2's Street Of Dreams Video, Andy Bell and Masal's Common Primitives, Neon Waltz's Send Me Down, and More!
U2 has released the official video for Street Of Dreams, a preview of their upcoming album set to be released later this year. The band has been busy with new music, including standalone EPs at the start of 2026. Bono mentioned that they are working on a vibrant album meant for live performances, which is where U2 thrives.
Andy Bell and Masal have collaborated on Common Primitives, the follow-up to their Tidal Love Numbers LP. Inspired by Pharoah Sanders’ jazz classic Pharoah, the record will be showcased at two London shows in October. Bell incorporated more guitar loops in this album, drawing inspiration from Tisziji Muñoz's guitar part on 'Harvest Time.'
Neon Waltz, consisting of Jordan Shearer, Darren Coghill, Jamie Swanson, and Kevin Swanson, have released their latest single, Send Me Down. Shearer mentioned that the song was written in a day, reflecting on the fear of moving on from Neon Waltz. Cage The Elephant made their debut on the Big Loud Rock label with the release of Beaches In Tennessee, a song that signifies Matt Shultz's journey past a mental health crisis.
Kasabian, fresh from a successful Finsbury Park show, is gearing up for the release of their new album Act III on September 4th. They have also announced a winter UK tour starting in Birmingham on December 11th. The Last Dinner Party treated fans at Brixton Academy to their new single Knocking At The Sky, part of the expanded digital deluxe edition of their album From The Pyre.