It was 42 years ago today that I first saw U2 live when the Irish quartet performed at the legendary US Festival, so it was definitely mind bending to get this media release in my inbox this morning...Robert Kinsler
BONO
Stories Of Surrender
LIVE EP - OUT NOW! |
Praise for Stories of Surrender:
“U2 frontman’s stunning stage show becomes unmissable film.” - NME “...an intense baring of the soul that is part performance, part confessional and all entertainment…” - SCREEN DAILY “Bono has a powerful story to tell… a confident mix of music and no-frills theatrical performance.” - THE GUARDIAN “...heartfelt and candid portrait of the U2 star.” - THE TIMES
May 30, 2025 - Island/Interscope/UMe today announced details of Stories Of Surrender EP, a new Limited Edition 3-track Live EP from Bono, set for release on May 30 to accompany the acclaimed Apple Original Film titled Bono: Stories of Surrender, also available from May 30th on Apple TV+. Listen HERE.
The Stories Of Surrender EP features live recordings of three U2 tracks – “Desire,” “The Showman,” and “Sunday Bloody Sunday” – taken from Bono’s one-man stage show of the same name, itself inspired by his bestselling memoir Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story.
The Stories Of Surrender EP sees Bono joined once again by musicians Gemma Doherty (Harp, Keyboard, Vocals) and Kate Ellis (Cello, Keyboard, Vocals), as well as Musical Director Jacknife Lee. The film Bono: Stories of Surrender received its worldwide premiere at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. An abridged paperback version of the autobiography, also titled Bono: Stories of Surrender and featuring a new introduction by Bono, has been published by Penguin Random House as a companion to the film and EP. Details here.
Stories Of Surrender EP will be available digitally on May 30th. A 7” black vinyl will be released on May 30th (Ireland, UK, and Germany) and June 13th (Rest of World).
The tracklisting for Stories Of Surrender EP is:
1. Desire (Stories Of Surrender Version) 2. The Showman (Stories Of Surrender Version) 3. Sunday Bloody Sunday (Stories Of Surrender Version)
NOTES TO EDITORS
About the Apple Original Film, Bono: Stories of Surrender: A lyrical, bold visual exploration of Bono’s one-man show by the same name, Bono: Stories of Surrender, is a vivid reimagining of Bono’s critically-acclaimed one-man stage show, Stories of Surrender: An Evening of Words, Music and Some Mischief… The film sees him pull back the curtain on a remarkable life and the family, friends, and faith that have challenged and sustained him, revealing personal stories about his journey as a son, father, husband, activist, and rockstar. Along with never-before-seen, exclusive footage from the Beacon Theatre shows, the film features Bono performing many of the iconic U2 songs that have shaped his life and legacy. The film hails from RadicalMedia and Plan B Entertainment, with award-winning filmmaker Andrew Dominik directing. Watch trailer HERE.
Born Paul David Hewson, Bono has been headlining stadiums around the world with U2 for more than four decades. The band has sold over 175 million records and won 22 Grammys. A longtime activist in the fight against AIDS and extreme poverty, Bono is also the co-founder of ONE and (RED). For his music and activism, he has been awarded the Freedom of the City of Dublin, the US Presidential Medal of Freedom, France’s Legion of Honor and an honorary British knighthood. Bono was recently inducted into the Ivors Academy Fellowship alongside fellow U2 band members The Edge, Adam Clayton, and Larry Mullen Jr. |
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PHOTO CREDIT: RICH FURY |
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