Kissing Lips and Breaking Hearts: A U2 -ish Podcast with the Garden Tarts

Author: U2 Fans Hillary and Jenny, aka The Garden Tarts

If you love U2's music but want a fun, irreverent take beyond the stats and collectables, this podcast is for you. A podcast for U2 fans, casual and die-hard alike, we are two best friends discussing what we love the most: U2 and the ridiculous adventures we've had together over three decades of friendship.In a fan world full of collectibles, statistics and academia, Jenny and Hillary bring irreverence to the otherwise serious fandom. Come hang out with the cheeky but astute Garden Tarts.Subscribe now and join Hillary and Jenny every Wednesday for your dose of U2 news, stories and laughs.SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER.
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U2 x Martin Garrix “Fireflies” Review + Remembering Glen Hansard
Episode 30
Wednesday, 5 August, 2026

Welcome back to Kissing Lips and Breaking Hearts with the Garden Tarts! 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, Once) and U2’s new collaboration with Martin Garrix, “Fireflies.”We dive deep into:Glen Hansard’s legacy, from The Frames and Swell Season to Once and The CommitmentsU2 x Martin Garrix “Fireflies” – first reactions, lyrics, production, and how it fits into U2’s soundFan theories: “Electrical Storm” vibes, “City of Blinding Lights” connections, and what this means for the next U2 albumWhy some listeners say it “doesn’t sound like classic U2” (and why we disagree)Our favorite moments in the track, including Edge’s guitar work and Bono’s vocalsIf you love U2, Martin Garrix, or just great music conversation, this one’s for you.Help us grow: 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.Subscribe for weekly U2 talk, deep dives, and fan perspectives:www.youtube.com/@thegardentarts#U2 #MartinGarrix #Fireflies #TheGardenTarts #KissingLipsAndBreakingHearts #U2Podcast #MusicPodcast #GlennHansard #TheFrames #OnceMovie #NewMusic2026