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Coldplay to add finishing touches to next studio album
One last round of mixing is all that stands between now and the release of Coldplay's next album. With production assistance from Brian Eno and Markus Dravs, the group plans to release its fourth studio record sometime this summer. Chris Martin and Co. made pop-chart history when their last LP X&Y (2005) became the first worldwide top-selling album of the century. As reported at Billboard.com, Coldplay will release the as-yet-untitled album through Capitol Records despite issues at the label's parent company, EMI, which was recently bought out by Terra Firma. Related links: Coldplay.com Coldplay on MySpace Paste: Coldplay working on... read more
Found in: Music, NewsColdplay making progress on new album
A month and a half ago, we told you about progress in the happy world of Coldplay. Today, we provide you with some more scraps of information. Recently, a new hand-written (Although with that handwriting, “hand-scrawled” may be more accurate. We kid!) message was posted on Coldplay.com. The message reveals the names of two more songs: “Famous Old Painters” and “Glass of Water.” The two song titles confirm Paste’s suspicions: the new record is definitely a concept album about Paul Cézanne’s still lifes. You heard it here first. The message also describes the as-yet-untitled album’s sound and substance: “It feels... read more
Found in: Music, NewsColdplay working on new album
The music business has certainly changed over the last few years. Not that long ago, a little band could truly get a break and ascend to the big time, but with media consolidation, the decline of CD sales, and the dangers of file-sharing, it seems harder and harder to break through. So consider this news item to be a bit of altruism on Paste’s behalf. We want to let you know that a tiny band from England called Coldplay is putting together its fourth album. Coldplay’s first album since 2005’s unheard X&Y is currently untitled, but the band recently updated... read more
Found in: Music, NewsColdplay Tour Dates Announced 'Virally'
When Coldplay’s www.talkthetour.com was launched Monday, within 51 hours the site was forwarded approximately 384,000 times and the 26 dates of Coldplay’s Twisted Logic tour were revealed. Talkthetour.com, developed by the band and tour promoter Clear Channel Music Group, marks the first time a tour has been virally announced. The site includes a video message from the band, buddy icons, forwarding capabilities and a map of the United States with tour dates. Fans who register at the site and forward alerts can pre-order tickets and view the online premiere of the “Talk” video—the third single off Coldplay's X&Y. Supporters also... read more
Found in: Music, NewsColdplay
Coldplay arrived to a thunderous cacophony of cheers, launching the set with... read more
Found in: Concerts, ReviewsColdplay Hits #1 Around The World
Coldplay’s X&Y debuted at #1 on the Billboard charts, selling 737,294 copies in its first week. In addition to its success stateside, the album charted at #1 in 20 additional countries. On Aug. 2, the band will launch a 38-date North American tour. For complete tour dates, visit www.coldplay.com.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsColdplay - X&Y
U-Who? - Chris Martin and his mates up the ante for rock transcendence... read more
Found in: Music, ReviewsWith New Album Coming, Coldplay To Headline Coachella Music Festival
Coldplay will headline the first day of the Coachella Music Festival in Indio, Calif., on Saturday, April 30. Following the release of the band's new album, X&Y, Coldplay will embark on their biggest world tour yet, beginning with dates in Europe, the U.K. and Ireland. Plans are in the works for a 40-city North American tour, which will commence in late July and continue through late September. X&Y will be released by Capitol on June 7. "Speed of Sound," the first single, will be released worldwide April 18. The album was produced by Coldplay, Danton Supple and Ken Nelson. TOUR... read more
Found in: Music, News20 Signs of Life in 2002
Some were willing to chalk up the success of Coldplay’s 1999 debut, Parachutes, to the one-hit wonder ... read more
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