U2's Easter Lily EP: Music Leads the Way

0:00It's April 3rd. Music news today starts now. AI powered and ready to play. I'm Cory with the story. You two just hit us with a surprise 6-track EP called Easter Lily, dropping in on Good Friday, April 3rd, 2026. This comes right after their February release, Days of Ash, which landed on Ash Wednesday. The band kept it low-key, no big hype, just straight music, tied to these religious dates 40 days apart. The edge broke it down in their latest digital propaganda scene, saying these tracks were meant for the full album, but carved out their own path. They felt more personal and reflective, pulling from a quieter space compared to the bold political vibe of Days of Ash. Basically, the song's called The Shots on Timing and Theme. Fans are digging into the 54-page sign for deeper cuts. Bono chats with the Franciscan Friar. The edge impacts each track's bark. Adam Clayton. Links the artwork to recovery and producer Jack Knife Lee spills on the sessions.

1:01Propagand has been rolling since 1986, channeling that old-school punk-zine energy. Meanwhile, the band's still grinding on their 15th studio album, the first since songs of experience back in 2017. The edge called it No Straight Rock Record. Bono mentioned they've got 25 strong songs, and they're wrestling the past to forge that future. Sound. These EPs show you two letting the music lead, blending ritual with raw creation. Keep an ear out for how it all folds into the big album drop.