U2 and Martin Garrix officially release new collaboration 'Fireflies'

U2 and Dutch DJ-producer Martin Garrix have officially released their new collaboration, 'Fireflies'.

The track, which features Bono on vocals and The Edge's signature guitar work, received its live premiere during Garrix's headline set at Tomorrowland in Belgium last week, where The Edge joined him onstage for the song's debut.

Speaking about the collaboration, Garrix told NME: "There's always a sense of adventure whenever we get together. Every time Bono and Edge walk into the studio, I know something magical is about to happen."

'Fireflies' marks the latest chapter in the long-running creative relationship between Garrix and U2. The Dutch producer previously collaborated with Bono and The Edge on the official UEFA Euro 2020 anthem 'We Are The People', produced U2's 'Your Song Saved My Life' for the Sing 2 soundtrack, and co-wrote several tracks with Bono, including 'Angels For Each Other', 'Catherina' and 'Weightless'.

The release follows U2’s recent unveiling of ‘Street Of Dreams’, the lead single from their forthcoming studio album and their first collection of new material since 2017’s Songs Of Experience. The band are also set to mark their 50th anniversary in September.