February 21, 200818 yr Coldplay is putting the finishing touches on its fourth studio album, an as-yet-untitled project set for an early summer release via Capitol. A summer tour of North America and Europe will follow. The band began working on the record in November of 2006 at their studio in North London, taking a break in March of last year to tour South American for the first time. Producers are Brian Eno, Markus Dravs and the band. "We're just about finished," band manager Dave Holmes tells Billboard.com. "They're in the final mixing. They'll start mastering, and away we go." Typically light on hyperbole, Holmes is enthusiastic about the new project. "I think it's their best album," he says. "They've really delivered. It's a fantastic record. They've really put the work in." Holmes says the album "definitely takes them in some different directions. I'm not a music critic, but it's certainly a progression, with some really great songwriting." The much-publicized upheaval at EMI, including restructuring, high-profile departures and unsubstantiated rumors that the band might depart its longtime label home, had little impact on the recording or the setup of its release. "When all that was going on we were over here in [in London] in the studio, so we kind of steered clear of all that," Holmes says. "We've got a great plan in place." Touring plans are still in the works, but Holmes says the band is working on something "special," with several ideas in development. The band is working for the first time with respected lighting director/set designer Paul Normandale on ideas, "and if we can pull this off it's going to be quite different. We're going to try something a little different in the arena space." Holmes adds, "The guys are really eager to get back on the road. They're really looking forward to touring and getting back out there." http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003713799
February 21, 200818 yr Author Coldplay Mixing Next Studio Album Coldplay Isle of Wight Nokia Festival Chris Martin and co. get busy mixing their forthcoming record Coldplay have completed recording on their eagerly-awaited fourth album, which is currently being mixed. The album, the follow-up to 2005’s 'X&Y', has been produced by Brian Eno, Markus Dravs and the band themselves, and is expected to be released sometime in the summer. The band’s manager, Dave Holmes, said: “They’re in the final mixing [stage]. They’ll start mastering, and away we go. I think it’s their best album. They’ve really delivered. It’s a fantastic record.” No final title has yet been announced, although there has been continual speculation that the album will be called 'Prospekt', which the band has denied. Speaking to Billboard, Holmes also shed light on the band’s plans for touring, which will include a collaboration with set designer and lighting expert Paul Normandale. He said: "If we can pull this off it's going to be quite different. We’re going to try something a little different in the arena space. "They're really looking forward to touring and getting back out there." http://www.nme.com/news/coldplay/34572
February 21, 200818 yr HELLLLLLL YEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS. :laugh4: Anyway, yeah, completely excited. Maybe it'll be better than the last one. And maybe I'll get to see them when they tour eventually.
February 21, 200818 yr :shocked2: "They're really looking forward to touring and getting back out there." And we're so eagerly fooking forward to listening to it and everything! I hope they don't forget Brazil.
February 21, 200818 yr Their lights shows keep getting better with every tour and I cant wait to see what they come up with this time!!
February 21, 200818 yr In case I wasn't clear about my feelings on this: HALLELUJAH! HOLY SHIT!:o:shocked2::stunned::D:rolleyes4::guitarist::singer::happy::thumbsup::mad::speechless:
February 21, 200818 yr i'll take any pain to see them live this time. but definitely i am gonna see them.:) very good news. COLDPLAY you need to tour INDIA and USA this time.:)
February 21, 200818 yr early summer:o. that better mean may cuz if this album comes out while i'm at camp i'm going to be furious
February 21, 200818 yr this is the best news ive heard about LP4 yet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! this means the album will come out june or july!!! cant wait i want to see the m live!!
February 22, 200818 yr Surely it will be out before then. May, if the rumours are true. but I think it will be even sooner.
February 22, 200818 yr Hopefully the news is accurate! I can't wait to see what they are drawing up for their live show and hopefully they don't come here when I have football
February 22, 200818 yr This is the best news!!! I WILL see them this summer!!! Yes I will! Thank You Coldplay!
February 22, 200818 yr Author Coldplay reportedly to release on EMI after all LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - British rock band Coldplay will release its new album through EMI Group this summer, the band's manager was quoted as saying on Thursday, a month after he threatened to withhold the record in protest of major cost-cutting by the beleaguered London label's new owners. The album will be a key test for private-equity investor Guy Hands, who led a 3.2 billion pound ($6.25 billion) buyout of EMI last year. He quickly unnerved musicians by looking for ways to trim the fat in an industry known for its wanton excess and loss-making deals. Hands' strategy includes laying off up to a third of EMI's 6,000 employees, centralizing marketing, dumping underachieving artists and focusing on discovering new talent. Among his critics was Dave Holmes, the Los Angeles-based manager of Coldplay, one of the biggest acts on EMI. He told the Times of London last month that Coldplay was "in no hurry" to deliver its next album, adding, "Why would you want to release an album with a record company in the midst of massive lay-offs? Coldplay have a lot of options." But Billboard.com quoted him on Thursday as saying that the as-yet-untitled project, the group's fourth, would come out in early summer, followed by a tour of North America and Europe. Holmes appeared to back away from his earlier comments by saying "we kind of steered clear" of the outrage that greeted Hands' restructuring plans. As for Coldplay's album, he told Billboard.com: "We've got a great plan in place." An official at Holmes' Los Angeles-based company said he was in London, and not immediately available for further comment. Representatives for EMI did not return messages seeking comment. EMI is the smallest of the four major labels in North America, the world's largest music market, but does a bit better internationally. Its roster also includes the Rolling Stones, who have made noises about jumping ship, Kylie Minogue, and Lily Allen. Two of its key acts left for greener pastures last year: Paul McCartney launched a venture with Starbucks Corp, and rock band Radiohead initially sold its new album on the Web, allowing downloaders to name their own price. http://www.reuters.com/article/entertainmentNews/idUSN2147612020080222?sp=true
February 22, 200818 yr If the album was really released in May, we should already know something about first single, new video, tracklist... In my opinion it will be in June
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