As the years have passed, U2 has maintained a knack for pulling out all the stops with each subsequent burst of activity — so why should their lavish new Las Vegas residency be any different?

On Friday, Sept. 29, the legendary band will begin its anticipated U2:UV Achtung Baby Live At Sphere residency at the groundbreaking new facility in Vegas.

They’ll also do so with a brand new song/music video, “Atomic City,” which will premiere late Thursday night.

Here’s a teaser:

A news release characterizes “Atomic City” as a 3 ½ minute homage to the magnetic spirit of 70’s post punk with a nod to Blondie, whose pioneering work with Giorgio Moroder inspired and influenced the band. Bono says “It’s a love song to our audience …’where you are is where I’ll be’.”

Atomic City is itself a 1950s nickname for Las Vegas from a time when nuclear fascination swept the nation and the city promoted itself as a centre of atomic tourism due to its proximity to the Nevada Test Site.

And a preview of this Las Vegas experience, which truly looks epic in scope:

The Live at Sphere residency runs until December — click here for ticketing information!

The “Atomic City” video features a surprise performance from U2 at Fremont Street in downtown Las Vegas — the same location where Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr. filmed their iconic video for ‘I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For’ over 36 years ago.

For context:

See also:

U2 Announces/Extends Dates for Visionary ‘U2:UV Achtung Baby Live At Sphere’ in Las Vegas

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