Jordan Hewson Releases Debut Single ‘Don’t Kill the Vibe’ as Jordan Joy

Jordan Hewson, the eldest daughter of U2 frontman Bono, has released her debut single under her stage name Jordan Joy. The track, titled “Don’t Kill the Vibe,” was released on Friday, April 25, 2026, and has garnered widespread acclaim from notable figures in music and entertainment.

Background and Career

Jordan Hewson, 36, is a graduate of Columbia University with a degree in political science. In 2016, she founded Speakable, a technology company focused on promoting social activism. Her entrepreneurial efforts earned her a place on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in 2019. Prior to this release, she had released three songs under the name Tenderhooks in 2023 and 2024.

Musical Release and Reception

“Don’t Kill the Vibe” was co-produced by Catherine Marks (known for her work with Wolf Alice) and Jackson Phillips (of Day Wave). The song has been described by Hewson as aiming to capture the essence of “indie New York,” drawing inspiration from her time living there. In an Instagram post accompanying the release, she shared her excitement, stating, “Excited to share this song . . . Don’t Kill the Vibe is one for the kitchen party. I wanted the sound to bring me back to indie New York, and what I was listening to when I lived there.” She also thanked her collaborators and friends for their support.

The single has received high-profile endorsements, including from Michael Stipe of R.E.M., who called it “the song of the summer.” Additional praise came from Julian Lennon (son of John Lennon), supermodels Helena Christensen and Christy Turlington, and actress Jessica Alba, who shared the track with her 22 million Instagram followers.

Family Musical Legacy

Jordan Hewson is the fourth member of her immediate family to release music. Her father, Bono, is the iconic frontman of U2. Her brother Elijah Hewson is the lead singer of the Dublin-based band Inhaler, which released its third album in 2025. Her sister Eve Hewson, an actress, contributed several songs to the 2023 musical film Flora and Son. Their youngest brother, John Hewson, has appeared in television and film, including the RTÉ series These Sacred Vows and the upcoming film Finnegan’s Foursome.

Context and Significance

The release of “Don’t Kill the Vibe” comes shortly after U2 surprised fans with two new EPs, Days of Ash and Easter Lily, released in early 2026. These releases marked the band’s first new music in eight years and have been well-received by critics and fans alike. Jordan Hewson’s debut single adds to the growing momentum around the Hewson family’s creative endeavors.

With plans to release more music in the future, Jordan Joy’s entrance into the music scene represents a new chapter in her multifaceted career, which spans entrepreneurship, activism, and now artistic expression.