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U2's 16th Studio Album Carnaval De Luz Arrives November 13, the Band's First Album of New Material in Nine Years

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 · Music · GSM News

Irish rock band U2 release their 16th studio album, Carnaval De Luz, on November 13, their first album of new material in nine years, since 2017's Songs of Experience.

The 12-track album was produced by Jacknife Lee. Second track Silencio was released alongside the announcement, with additional production by Ryan Tedder. Contributors include Brian Eno, who co-wrote and plays synthesizer on Go (Carnaval De Luz), The Greatest Show on Earth and Can't Stop Us Now; Martin Garrix, co-writer of Glorify; and Daniel Lanois, who plays pedal steel on Torn.

According to the band's announcement, the album centers on spirituality, friendship, freedom and endurance through uncertain times. This year also marks U2's 50th anniversary: the band formed in 1976 after drummer Larry Mullen Jr. posted a note on the board at Mount Temple school looking for bandmates. The album is available in limited deluxe vinyl and CD box sets, color vinyl editions, standard CD, vinyl and digital formats.

(Source: Island Records)

Source: Island Records

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