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Carnaval de Luz

U2’s Carnaval de Luz Arrives November 13 to Complete a 24-Song 50th Year, Closing on Dolly Parton’s Final Vocal

U2’s new album, Carnaval de Luz, comes out Friday, November 13, 2026. It’s the band’s 16th studio album and its first full album of new material in nine years. It completes a three-release arc that began with two surprise EPs earlier this year, and it closes with “Torn,” a duet that holds Dolly Parton’s last recorded vocal. Key Takeaways Carnaval de Luz has 12 tracks and was produced by U2’s longtime producer Jacknife Lee. Together with the Days of Ash

When Songs Become Mandatory at Every Wedding

When Songs Become Mandatory at Every Wedding

A track that becomes mandatory at every wedding transforms from a beloved hit into a cultural flashpoint. The song loses its novelty, divides guests along generational and taste lines, and

Is Red Rocks an Ideal Venue in America?

Is Red Rocks an Ideal Venue in America?

When it comes to live music, there are venues where the experience starts long before the first note plays. Places where the venues themselves are as legendary as the musicians