U2 return with “Silencio,” a compact, high-energy new track released on September 24, 2026, alongside the announcement of their upcoming album Carnaval De Luz. The record will arrive on November 13 and is set to become the band’s 16th studio album and their first full collection of new material in nine years.
Running for just 2 minutes and 35 seconds, “Silencio” is described by the band as an homage to early surf-punk insolence. The track combines a raw, fast-moving attitude with the experimental side of U2, while additional production comes from Ryan Tedder. Its lyrics move through images of silence, faith, fear and unrest, giving the song a tense, restless......
