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Irish Daily Mirror
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
U2 is true democracy, says Bono
U2 frontman Bono has described the band as a 'democracy'. The 65-year-old rocker explained how the iconic group – which also comprises The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr – all chip in with ideas for new music. However, the Beautiful Day singer added that it is usually the lead guitarist's suggestions that are given preference. Asked how U2 work after more than 40 years in the industry, Bono said: 'Bloody democracy. Thom Yorke from Radiohead says, 'A band is like the United Nations, except I'm America'. 'But U2 is an actual democracy. We all listen to each other, and then do what Edge says.' Bono takes centre stage in the new Apple TV+ documentary film Stories Of Surrender which documents a one-man performance he gave in New York in 2023 – although he doubts that his U2 bandmates are that interested in the project. He said: 'I think Larry only likes Westerns, Adam said he liked the moonwalk, so I think perhaps he was looking at a different film. Edge is always there. He's so supportive, especially when he sees me be open or be vulnerable, which is our definition of art.' The Dubliner describes the film as 'very intimate' and revealed that he took inspiration from the late Beatles icon John Lennon for the project. Father-of-four Bono explained: 'It was always, 'Break open the ribcage, show what's the heart, let it bleed'. 'That was the John Lennon way. So it starts with heart surgery.' Meanwhile, the singer recently teased that he wants U2 to make 'the sound of the future' on their next album. The With Or Without You artist said on Jimmy Kimmel! Live: 'We've been in the studio and you've sometimes got to deal with the past to get to the present, in order to make the sound of the future. That's what we want to do.' Bono also insisted that U2 continue to be very ambitious despite their long and successful career in music. He said: 'It's the sound of four men, who feel like their lives depend on it. I remind them, they do. 'Nobody needs a new U2 album unless it's an extraordinary one. I'm feeling very strong about it.'
Sydney Morning Herald
14 hours ago
- Politics
- Sydney Morning Herald
Brisbane news live: Cyclist dies after collision with train
7.11am While you were sleeping Here's what's making news further afield this morning: The PM has pushed back against US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's calls for Australia to ramp up its defence spending to counter China, saying: 'We'll determine our defence policy.' Australians have been told to brace for dairy shortages and higher milk, butter and cheese prices as milk-producing farmers struggle to recover from natural disasters. Ukrainian secret services have destroyed billions of dollars' worth of Russian warplanes overnight, officials say, in a surprise attack carried out by explosive-laden drones snuck into Russia on trucks. Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke has revealed his mental health suffered a heavy blow after he stormed off stage in Melbourne when he was heckled by a pro-Palestine protester. Formula One championship leader Oscar Piastri won the Spanish Grand Prix from pole position in a McLaren one-two on Sunday to forge 10 points clear of teammate Lando Norris in the title battle. The Australian's win, by 2.4 seconds, was his fifth in nine races this season. 6.30am The top stories this morning Good morning, and welcome to Brisbane Times' live news coverage for Monday, June 2. Today we can expect a high chance of showers and a top temperature of 23 degrees. In this morning's local headlines: Workers at a popular Brisbane pub walked off the job on Saturday night to join a protest against a Zionist-booked event being held at the venue. Maverick choreographer Angelin Preljocaj, who says classical ballet can be a form of climate protest, has brought his provocative iteration of Swan Lake to Brisbane. And food-focused locals readily debate who makes Brisbane's best char kway teow, but one venue tends to crop up the most.
The Age
14 hours ago
- Politics
- The Age
Brisbane news live: Cyclist dies after collision with train
7.11am While you were sleeping Here's what's making news further afield this morning: The PM has pushed back against US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's calls for Australia to ramp up its defence spending to counter China, saying: 'We'll determine our defence policy.' Australians have been told to brace for dairy shortages and higher milk, butter and cheese prices as milk-producing farmers struggle to recover from natural disasters. Ukrainian secret services have destroyed billions of dollars' worth of Russian warplanes overnight, officials say, in a surprise attack carried out by explosive-laden drones snuck into Russia on trucks. Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke has revealed his mental health suffered a heavy blow after he stormed off stage in Melbourne when he was heckled by a pro-Palestine protester. Formula One championship leader Oscar Piastri won the Spanish Grand Prix from pole position in a McLaren one-two on Sunday to forge 10 points clear of teammate Lando Norris in the title battle. The Australian's win, by 2.4 seconds, was his fifth in nine races this season. 6.30am The top stories this morning Good morning, and welcome to Brisbane Times' live news coverage for Monday, June 2. Today we can expect a high chance of showers and a top temperature of 23 degrees. In this morning's local headlines: Workers at a popular Brisbane pub walked off the job on Saturday night to join a protest against a Zionist-booked event being held at the venue. Maverick choreographer Angelin Preljocaj, who says classical ballet can be a form of climate protest, has brought his provocative iteration of Swan Lake to Brisbane. And food-focused locals readily debate who makes Brisbane's best char kway teow, but one venue tends to crop up the most.
Spectator
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Spectator
Thom Yorke has exposed the intolerance of the ‘pro-Palestine' set
Thom Yorke has done us all a great service by exposing how unhinged, intolerant and, frankly, bigoted much of the supposedly 'pro-Palestine' set is. The Radiohead frontman and bandmate Jonny Greenwood have for years now been locked in a bitter beef with Israelophobic fans and fellow musicians, due to their dogged refusal to treat Israelis like moral lepers and insistence on still playing to – and with – them. In 2017, Radiohead ploughed ahead with a big tour show in Tel Aviv, despite outrage from all the usual suspects. Roger Waters even called Yorke a 'prick', which I suppose would only really sting if you subscribed to the old adage 'it takes one to know one'. Yorke's perfectly rational, liberal argument – 'we don't endorse Netanyahu any more than Trump, but we still play in America' – fell on deaf ears among those who see Israelis as uniquely, collectively, responsible for the actions of their political leaders. He walked
Perth Now
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Bono: U2 is a democracy
Bono has described U2 as a "democracy". The 65-year-old rocker has explained how the 'With or Without You' band - which is also comprised of The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr. - all chip in with ideas for new music, although it usually the lead guitarist's suggestions that are given preference. Asked how U2 work after more than 40 years in the industry, Bono is quoted by the Daily Star on Sunday newspaper's Wired column as saying: "Bloody democracy. Thom Yorke from Radiohead says, 'A band is like the United Nations, except I'm America.' "But U2 is an actual democracy. We all listen to each other, and then do what Edge says." Bono takes centre stage in the new Apple TV+ documentary film 'Stories of Surrender' - which documents a one-man performance he gave in New York in 2023 - although he doubts that his U2 bandmates are that interested in the project. He said: "I think Larry only likes Westerns, Adam said he liked the moonwalk, so I think perhaps he was looking at a different film. "Edge is always there. He's so supportive, especially when he sees me be open or be vulnerable, which is our definition of art." The Irish musician describes the film as "very intimate" and revealed that he took inspiration from the late Beatles icon John Lennon for the project. Bono explained: "It was always, 'Break open the ribcage, show what's the heart, let it bleed.' "That was the John Lennon way. So it starts with heart surgery." Meanwhile, the singer recently teased that he wants U2 to make "the sound of the future" on their next album. The 'Beautiful Day' artist said on 'Jimmy Kimmel! Live': "We've been in the studio and you've sometimes got to deal with the past to get to the present, in order to make the sound of the future. That's what we want to do." Bono also insisted that U2 continue to be very ambitious despite their long and successful career in music. He said: "It's the sound of four men, who feel like their lives depend on it. I remind them, they do. Nobody needs a new U2 album unless it's an extraordinary one. I'm feeling very strong about it."
