U2 x Martin Garrix 'Fireflies' Review | Plus: Remembering Glen Hansard (Side A / Side B)

<p>Welcome back to <i>Kissing Lips and Breaking Hearts with the Garden Tarts</i>! In this episode, Jenny and Hillary return after a short break to talk about two big music stories: the loss of Irish legend Glen Hansard (The Frames, <i>Once</i>) and U2’s new collaboration with Martin Garrix, “Fireflies.”</p><p></p><p>We dive deep into:</p><ul><li>Glen Hansard’s legacy, from The Frames and Swell Season to <i>Once</i> and <i>The Commitments</i></li><li>U2 x Martin Garrix “Fireflies” – first reactions, lyrics, production, and how it fits into U2’s sound</li><li>Fan theories: “Electrical Storm” vibes, “City of Blinding Lights” connections, and what this means for the next U2 album</li><li>Why some listeners say it “doesn’t sound like classic U2” (and why we disagree)</li><li>Our favorite moments in the track, including Edge’s guitar work and Bono’s vocals<p></p></li></ul><p>If you love U2, Martin Garrix, or just great music conversation, this one’s for you.</p><p></p><p><b>Help us grow:</b> If you enjoy this episode, please send it to two YouTube friends who don’t know about the podcast yet. Your shares help more fans find us every week.</p><p></p><p><b>Subscribe</b> for weekly U2 talk, deep dives, and fan perspectives:<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.youtube.com/@thegardentarts" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/@thegardentarts</a></p><p><br />#U2 #MartinGarrix #Fireflies #TheGardenTarts #KissingLipsAndBreakingHearts #U2Podcast #MusicPodcast #GlennHansard #TheFrames #OnceMovie #NewMusic2026</p>