Dance-rock releases, week 40

This week in dance-rock, U2 marks their 50th anniversary with surprise performances in Dublin and unveils a new album featuring a track inspired by Rosalía, as reported by Bono. Meanwhile, New Order celebrates the 40th anniversary of their album 'Brotherhood,' while the legacy of Level 42’s 'Leaving Me Now' is explored in a new retrospective. Stevie Nicks’ creative process behind a major hit, written on her wedding day and influenced by a 1983 Prince song, also draws attention. On the tour front, Myrath reinterprets Sting’s 'Shape of My Heart' ahead of upcoming UK and EU dates, and The Cure close Rock-En-Seine 2026 with a striking evening performance.

1. 01

   U2, Glen Hansard

   U2 celebrate 50th anniversary with concert at their former high school in Dublin

   Sep 28 · 13 outlets

2. 02

   U2, ROSALÍA, Bono

   U2 announces new album featuring song about Rosalía, says Bono

   Sep 30 · 9 outlets

3. 03

   New Order

   New Order's 'Brotherhood' turns 40

   Sep 29 · 2 outlets

4. 04

   Level 42

   "Leaving Me Now" : l'incroyable histoire d'une ballade qui a changé le destin de Level 42

   Oct 1 · 1 outlet

5. 05

   Prince, Stevie Nicks

   Stevie Nicks Wrote This Big Hit on Her Wedding Day, Inspired by a Prince Song From 1983

   Sep 30 · 1 outlet

6. 06

   The Cure

   Rock-En-Seine 2026 – dimanche 30 août : La flamboyance crépusculaire des Cure

   Sep 30 · 1 outlet

7. 07

   Myrath, Sting

   [News] Myrath reimagine Sting’s legendary classic “Shape Of My Hearth” ahead of UK/EU Tour Dates

   Sep 29 · 1 outlet

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