Martin Garrix Debuts New U2 Collaboration "Fireflies" at Tomorrowland
The DJ premiered the track with The Edge at the Belgian festival. The single, featuring Bono's vocals, is expected to be released soon.
- Title
- Fireflies
- Type
- Single
Martin Garrix debuted a new collaboration with U2, titled "Fireflies," during his set at the Tomorrowland festival in Antwerp, Belgium on Friday, according to Rolling Stone.
The DJ premiered the track with help from U2 guitarist The Edge. The performance featured The Edge's signature guitar sound layered over prerecorded vocals from Bono. Garrix later wrote on social media that the single will be "out soon" and shared a pre-save link for its impending arrival.
What is the new song called?
Garrix also produced the U2 track "Your Song Saved My Life" for the Sing 2 soundtrack.
It is not yet clear if "Fireflies" is a one-off collaborative single, a preview from Garrix’s new LP, or if the song is also destined for U2’s upcoming studio album. The band recently unveiled "Street of Dreams," the first single from a new LP due later this year. That album will be U2's first of new music since 2017's Songs of Experience and is timed to the band's 50th anniversary.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where did Martin Garrix debut the new U2 song?
Martin Garrix debuted the new collaboration, "Fireflies," during his performance at the Tomorrowland festival in Antwerp, Belgium.
When will 'Fireflies' be released?
A specific release date has not been announced. Martin Garrix stated on social media that the track will be "out soon."
Have Martin Garrix and U2 worked together before?
Yes. They previously collaborated on the 2020 UEFA anthem "We Are the People," and Garrix produced the U2 song "Your Song Saved My Life" for the Sing 2 soundtrack.
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