U2 release 'Atomic City' with music video filmed on location in Las Vegas
It's released on the same day they start their Vegas residency
Last updated 29th Sep 2023
U2 have released a brand new single called 'Atomic City'. The song is named after a nickname for Las Vegas, where they also start their residency today (29th September).
Along with releasing the new music, the band also released the music video for the song, which is filmed on location in Las Vegas.
Since releasing the video, fans have been taking to the comments section to leave many excited comments, one wrote: 'U2 have been one of my fav bands since the 80's and I'm so IMPRESSED that they continue to crank out incredible music decade after decade - this is another song! WOW!', with another saying: 'There is something legit about this song. I think the producing is spot on. I hear the band. Please release a whole album that sounds like this.'
U2 only announced the new music earlier this week, taking to their socials, they simply confirmed the name and release date in the caption, along with the artwork.
Before releasing the song, the band performed the song for some fans in Las Vegas as they were recording the music video, the event was shared on social media, where Bono told the audience: "I hope you like this song, it's written about you! It's called 'Atomic City', which is another nickname for Las Vegas - I don't know if you knew.
"Anyway, we just recorded this song for this last week, so we're making a video for a song which isn't finished really. We recorded it in Sound City in Los Angeles, last week, 'Atomic City', that's what it's called, and we're going to do it a couple of times, because we're making a really low budget video, you know? So...OK!"
The release date of 'Atomic City' coincides with the first night of U2's Las Vegas residency, which will see the band to their 'Achtung Baby' live shows without Larry Mullen Jr.
'U2:UV Achtung Baby Live At The Sphere' starts this Friday, however it will be without U2’s co-founder and drummer Larry Mullen Jr. Larry is taking time out to recuperate from surgery in 2023, which means Bono, The Edge and Adam Clayton have drafted in drummer Bram van den Berg as his replacement for the shows.
‘Achtung Baby’ was the band's seventh studio album, released in 1991, and spawn several hits, including ‘The Fly’, ‘One’, ‘Mysterious Ways’ and ‘Even Better Than The Real Thing.’
You can hear songs by U2 on Greatest Hits Radio.
Closer to home, take a look through UK tours to look forward to in 2023 and beyond:
Stevie Wonder
'Superstition' singer Stevie Wonder is on his 'Songs In The Key of Life Performances - 50th Anniversary Tour', including four UK dates starting in October 2026 and continuing into November. He will be playing at Birmingham, London, Manchester and Glasgow.
The Stylistics
'Betcha by Golly, Wow' singers, The Stylistics, have started a huge tour in October and November. They are playing 22 dates across the UK.
Paul Heaton
Paul Heaton has announced he will be going on tour later this year, in October and November. The former Housemartins and Beautiful South singer also announced a new album called 'Jenius', and the lead single 'Favourite Kind Of Idiot'. He will also be playing several gigs over summer 2027.
Tony Hadley
Tony Hadley is now on 'The Christmas Big Band Tour 2026', taking place in November and December 2026. Announcing news of his new tour, Tony told his fans: 'Following the huge success of last year's sold-out tour, The Fabulous TH Band and I are heading back out on the road this November and December for the Christmas Big Band Tour!'
He performs songs by legendary artists including Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett and Elvis Presley, along with big band versions of Spandau Ballet's 'True', 'Gold', and 'Through The Barricades'.
Del Amitri
The tour, called 'Past to Present - Four Decades of Their Greatest Music', will open at Leeds O2 Academy on Monday 9th November, and wrap up with two homecoming shows at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall and Glasgow Barrowland Ballroom on Sunday 6th and Tuesday 8th December. They will also be supporting Texas on tour in 2027.
Culture Club
In May 2026, Culture Club announced they would be heading out on 'The Singles Tour' with very special guests ABC and Haircut 100. The band start their tour in Bournemouth on Monday 7th December, continuing throughout the month, ending at The O2 Arena on Saturday 19th December 2026.
Jack Whitehall
Jack Whitehall hosted the BRIT Awards in February 2026, and will be going on his 'Bad Influence' tour in January and February 2027 across the UK. The tour will start in Newcastle on 7th January 2027, and will see the comedian perform across the UK, finally ending a month later in Derby.
Kim Wilde
Kim Wilde has announced a 13-date UK tour in March 2027. She will be joined by 'I Think We're Alone Now' singer Tiffany. Kim will start her tour in Bristol on 12th March, before travelling across the country and finishing her tour in York on 28th March 2027.
Gabrielle
Gabrielle will be going on a headline tour in March and April 2027, performing at locations such as Portsmouth, Glasgow, Bradford, Newcastle, Bath, London, Nottingham, Birmingham, Manchester and many more. This new tour will mark an exciting new chapter for the singer, who rose to fame following the success of her debut single 'Dreams' in 1993 and her landmark 1999 album 'Rise'.
Wet Wet Wet
Wet Wet Wet will celebrate the 40th anniversary of their debut album 'Popped In Souled Out' with a 40-date UK tour in 2027. The run is split across February and October, beginning on 7th February in Watford and wrapping up on 29th October in Portsmouth, with one October date still to be announced.
Across the shows, they'll perform songs from the milestone album alongside a set packed with career favourites, including hits that helped define their pop success. Select dates will also feature special guests including Roachford, Nick Heyward, Rebecca Ferguson, Heather Small, Johnny Hates Jazz, The Christians and The South.
Francis Rossi
Status Quo legend Francis Rossi has extended his 'Songbook: Quo – Past, Present, Future' UK tour into 2027. He has announced dates throughout March, April and May 2027.
Simple Minds
Simple Minds have announced a May 2027 UK arena tour with very special guest Gary Numan. The band's 'V Tour' 2027 is billed as a 'panoramic live music experience' and 'an all-encompassing celebration of music across five decades.'
Chris De Burgh
Chris De Burgh has announced a new tour for 2027. The 'Lady In Red' singer will be starting his eight-date tour in Bath Forum, on 6th May, before he visits Bournemouth, London (for two dates), Leicester, Basingstoke, and Harrogate before ending his tour on 17th May in Liverpool.
John Bishop
Comedian John Bishop is set to go on tour in 2027, and the tickets are still available to buy now. John will start his 2027 UK and Ireland tour in April in Leeds, continuing across the country including gigs in Glasgow, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle and more. Finally he will end his tour in Ireland on 16th May 2027.
Don Mclean
'American Pie' singer Don Mclean has announced he will be doing one last tour across the UK. 'The Farewell Tour' will take place in May 2027, starting in Glasgow on Tuesday 11th May, before moving onto Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester and more, finishing in London.
Rod Stewart
Rod Stewart has announced a four-date tour for April and May 2027. The 'Maggie May' singer will be starting his UK tour in Glasgow on Thursday 29th April, before moving onto Birmingham, Manchester and London – finishing at The O2 on Tuesday 11th May.
Erasure
Erasure have announced a huge tour for 2027. The 'Radio!! Radio!! Tour' will be starting in Cardiff on Sunday 25th April, and continuing for three weeks, ending in The O2 arena in London on Wednesday 12th May.
U2
U2 have announced the European leg of The Greatest Show on Earth World Tour, including two massive UK stadium shows. Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr. play London's Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Friday 18th and Saturday 19th June 2027, as part of a wider European tour.
Rewind-On-Sea at Dreamland Margate
Rewind-On-Sea, taking place in June, at Dreamland Margate next year, has a huge line-up including Marc Almond, Nik Kershaw, Heather Small, Roland Gift, Chesney Hawkes and Altered Images.
Shania Twain
Country music Queen Shania Twain is heading back to the UK in 2027, announcing her 'The Places I Go Tour'. The 'That Don't Impress Me Much' singer will play dates in Scarborough, Glasgow, Chelmsford, Cardiff and Oxfordshire in June 2027, playing some of her biggest hits to her beloved fans.
Texas
Texas have announced they will be going on a UK tour in October 2027, starting in Aberdeen on Friday 15th October, continuing across Scotland, England and Wales, ending in Birmingham on Saturday 30th October.
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