The band have completed the artwork for next month's physical release of Songs of Innocence.

Eight things we learned from Bono's conversation with Dave Fanning.

'Joey Ramone kick-started my career as a singer...'

'I remember dreaming that it might last for ever...' Highlights of more radio and press this week.

On the cover of the international edition of Time Magazine.

'Joey would have been honored.'  MTV asked Joey Ramone's friends and family about 'The Miracle (Of Joey Ramone)'

'It’s us trying to figure out why we wanted to be in a band in the first place.' Bono and Edge speaking to The Irish Times about the new album.

'Eleven new songs from the era of pirate radio.' Bono's note to Dave Fanning and more news on the new long player.

'Pleased to announce myself, Edge, Adam and Larry have finally given birth to our new baby...' A message from Bono about 'Songs of Innocence'

The band's new LP, Songs of Innocence, is now released. What's more, it's already in your iTunes account.

U2 and Apple took everyone by surprise today.