U2's 'X-Radio' on Sirius

ascender_RS · 06-30-2020, 07:16 AM

There’s a new interview been published with Edge ahead of the launch. Sounds quite interesting in terms of content although he does seem to suggest we shouldn’t expect to see much focus on rarities or unheard stuff. Which knowing the band is no surprise.

He does say we might hear some short-form compositions he’s been working-on though.

https://www.billboard.com/articles/c...iriusxm-xradio

pacemaker · 06-30-2020, 09:02 AM

I haven't read the Billboard article yet, but there's also a Rolling Stone feature:

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/m...ation-1021360/

Likely, lots of overlapping info.

ascender_RS · 06-30-2020, 10:07 AM

There’s a fair bit of over-lapping info, but Rolling Stone has a couple of different questions at the end. Both are worth a read through though, I always like hearing him talk about stuff.

He does mention that they have live recordings of pretty much everything, but that the ones in the early days are just lines from the mixing desk so there’s no crowd noise. Then says that the last 15 years or so live recordings are a totally different thing but hints that they’re maybe open to making mixes with good bootleg recordings. Sounds a bit like a pipe dream, but you never know...

Do you think you might play it straight through like you did with The Joshua Tree?
It’s on my list. Let’s put it that way. At some point, I’d love to do something again with the Zoo TV idea....

Final question: Are you guys working on a new album?
I’m always working on new songs. I’ve not stopped since we came off the road, so yes. The question, I suppose, is whether we have a plan to finish or release it. Not so far. But there’s a lot of exciting music being created.

lazarus · 06-30-2020, 10:10 AM

2029 it is.

zoopop · 06-30-2020, 10:24 AM

Station sounds promising. Sounds like this will take up their time for the next year or so. So if they do ZooTV tour in 2022 some Pop will be in the encore????

zoopop · 06-30-2020, 12:13 PM

https://www.siriusxm.com/channels/u2...EW_U2XAnnounce

I want a 'Coffee w/ Clayton' show.

lazarus · 06-30-2020, 12:38 PM

These shows actually sound interesting; I particularly like the one talking about bands who opened for them over the years, and the one where celebrities play their favs.

I won’t be paying for this though. Do these Sirius-only shows ever show up...out there on the Internet?

Hewson · 06-30-2020, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lazarus

These shows actually sound interesting; I particularly like the one talking about bands who opened for them over the years, and the one where celebrities play their favs.

I won’t be paying for this though. Do these Sirius-only shows ever show up...out there on the Internet?

Occasionally they have free streaming for a short amount of time as a sort of preview. Had it through April & May.

Just checked and there's a current free preview through July 6
https://www.siriusxm.com/
Click "Listen online" and you can stream for the next wee, so you can hear the first few days of the station starting tomorrow.

Headache in a Suitcase · 06-30-2020, 01:59 PM

The show I'm most looking forward to is Stay Up Late With Nate: Stories From A GA Line That Is Totally Fair And Isn't Hidden From The Public At All

Hewson · 06-30-2020, 02:17 PM

I'm excited for "The Thrill with Sil: Oh My God I Just Died"

lazarus · 06-30-2020, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hewson

you can stream for the next wee

Yellow Yellow
I’m at a place called Gotta Go
It’s every place I piss I didn’t know
Except you give me some bowls
I can fill
FIIIIILLLLL

Headache in a Suitcase · 06-30-2020, 07:28 PM

I can't wait for Mom Jeans and Turbans: A Love Story

pacemaker · 06-30-2020, 09:12 PM

Maybe we can get some programming featuring some of the '2 Crew:

If the Schoo Fits: Tales from the Edge's Underworld

Keys to the Kingdom: Lawlessness in Terryworld

david · 06-30-2020, 11:19 PM

So they’re serious?

dan_smee · 07-01-2020, 04:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lazarus

Yellow Yellow

I’m at a place called Gotta Go

It’s every place I piss I didn’t know

Except you give me some balls

I can fill

FIIIIILLLLL

I fixed it. Pee is stored in the balls.

Hewson · 07-01-2020, 06:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lazarus

Yellow Yellow
I’m at a place called Gotta Go
It’s every place I piss I didn’t know
Except you give me some bowls
I can fill
FIIIIILLLLL

U2 has had a long storied career, from their debut album Pissboy through their 2 most recent releases, Songs of Incontinence and Songs of Excrement.

Headache in a Suitcase · 07-01-2020, 06:33 AM

Don't forget the unreleased Songs of Ass Scent

Hewson · 07-01-2020, 06:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by david

So they’re serious?

Seriously serious about Sirius.

lazarus · 07-01-2020, 01:44 PM

No Line For The Bathroom

Headache in a Suitcase · 07-01-2020, 01:45 PM

How To Unleash An Unholy Bomb

06-30-2020, 07:16 AM	#1
ascender_RS War Child Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Scotland Posts: 913 Local Time: 01:05 PM	U2's 'X-Radio' on Sirius There’s a new interview been published with Edge ahead of the launch. Sounds quite interesting in terms of content although he does seem to suggest we shouldn’t expect to see much focus on rarities or unheard stuff. Which knowing the band is no surprise. He does say we might hear some short-form compositions he’s been working-on though. https://www.billboard.com/articles/c...iriusxm-xradio __________________

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pacemaker War Child Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Virginia Posts: 604 Local Time: 08:05 AM	I haven't read the Billboard article yet, but there's also a Rolling Stone feature: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/m...ation-1021360/ Likely, lots of overlapping info. __________________

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06-30-2020, 10:07 AM	#3
ascender_RS War Child Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Scotland Posts: 913 Local Time: 01:05 PM	There’s a fair bit of over-lapping info, but Rolling Stone has a couple of different questions at the end. Both are worth a read through though, I always like hearing him talk about stuff. He does mention that they have live recordings of pretty much everything, but that the ones in the early days are just lines from the mixing desk so there’s no crowd noise. Then says that the last 15 years or so live recordings are a totally different thing but hints that they’re maybe open to making mixes with good bootleg recordings. Sounds a bit like a pipe dream, but you never know... Do you think you might play it straight through like you did with The Joshua Tree? It’s on my list. Let’s put it that way. At some point, I’d love to do something again with the Zoo TV idea.... Final question: Are you guys working on a new album? I’m always working on new songs. I’ve not stopped since we came off the road, so yes. The question, I suppose, is whether we have a plan to finish or release it. Not so far. But there’s a lot of exciting music being created.

06-30-2020, 10:10 AM	#4
lazarus Blue Crack Supplier Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 40,210 Local Time: 05:05 AM	2029 it is.

06-30-2020, 10:24 AM	#5
zoopop Rock n' Roll Doggie Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: San Antonio TX Posts: 3,456 Local Time: 07:05 AM	Station sounds promising. Sounds like this will take up their time for the next year or so. So if they do ZooTV tour in 2022 some Pop will be in the encore????

06-30-2020, 12:13 PM	#6
zoopop Rock n' Roll Doggie Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: San Antonio TX Posts: 3,456 Local Time: 07:05 AM	https://www.siriusxm.com/channels/u2...EW_U2XAnnounce I want a 'Coffee w/ Clayton' show.

06-30-2020, 12:38 PM	#7
lazarus Blue Crack Supplier Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 40,210 Local Time: 05:05 AM	These shows actually sound interesting; I particularly like the one talking about bands who opened for them over the years, and the one where celebrities play their favs. I won’t be paying for this though. Do these Sirius-only shows ever show up...out there on the Internet?

06-30-2020, 01:59 PM	#9
Headache in a Suitcase Blue Crack Distributor Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Stateless Posts: 64,736 Local Time: 08:05 AM	The show I'm most looking forward to is Stay Up Late With Nate: Stories From A GA Line That Is Totally Fair And Isn't Hidden From The Public At All

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Hewson Blue Crack Supplier Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Your own private Idaho Posts: 30,099 Local Time: 08:05 AM	I'm excited for "The Thrill with Sil: Oh My God I Just Died"

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Headache in a Suitcase Blue Crack Distributor Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Stateless Posts: 64,736 Local Time: 08:05 AM	I can't wait for Mom Jeans and Turbans: A Love Story

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pacemaker War Child Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Virginia Posts: 604 Local Time: 08:05 AM	Maybe we can get some programming featuring some of the '2 Crew: If the Schoo Fits: Tales from the Edge's Underworld Keys to the Kingdom: Lawlessness in Terryworld

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david ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: southern california Posts: 10,456 Local Time: 05:05 AM	So they’re serious?

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Headache in a Suitcase Blue Crack Distributor Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Stateless Posts: 64,736 Local Time: 08:05 AM	Don't forget the unreleased Songs of Ass Scent

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