busybeeburns Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 "30 DAYS OF COLDPLAY" TO LAUNCH JULY 15 ON XM Month-Long Dedicated Coldplay Channel to Feature Exclusive, Uncut Live Performances from Viva La Vida Tour, Tracks from their New Album, Interviews With the Band and More Washington, D.C., June 24, 2008 – GRAMMY® Award-winning band Coldplay will have a dedicated channel on XM Radio, it was announced today. Beginning July 15, the month-long channel, "30 Days of Coldplay" (XM 51), will provide fans with music from the Coldplay catalog, including import-only released tracks and other hard-to-find recordings and tracks from their new album, an uncut, exclusive concert broadcast from the Viva La Vida North American Tour, plus other live performances, interviews and more. Viva La Vida, the band’s fifth full-length album was released in the U.S. last week and holds the record for the biggest number of pre-sales on iTunes. Their Viva La Vida North American Tour kicks off in Los Angeles on June 29. "Coldplay is one of the most successful bands of the last decade, winning over fans across the musical spectrum with their unique sound and superb musicianship," said Eric Logan, executive vice president of programming, XM. "With broadcasts of live performances, interviews and the band’s musical catalog, "30 Days of Coldplay" will offer an unparalleled Coldplay experience for both die-hard fans and those who are curious to hear what everyone is talking about." Since the band’s formation in London 10 years ago, Coldplay has risen to become one of most popular music acts of the decade, selling more than 30 million albums and winning five GRAMMY Awards. After surfacing in 2000 with the breakthrough single "Yellow," Coldplay quickly became one of the biggest bands of the new millennium. Parachutes went multi-platinum and earned the band their first Grammy. In 2002, Coldplay released sophomore album, A Rush of Blood to the Head, winning Grammy Awards for "Clocks" and "In My Place." Coldplay’s third album, X&Y was released in 2005, followed by their latest album, Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends. "30 Days of Coldplay" (XM 51) will be available on XM from July 15 through August 15. Programming information will be available online soon at http://www.xmradio.com/coldplay. About XM XM is America's number one satellite radio company with more than 9.3 million subscribers. Broadcasting live daily from studios in Washington, DC, New York City, Chicago, Nashville, Toronto and Montreal, XM's 2008 lineup includes more than 170 digital channels of choice from coast to coast: commercial-free music, premier sports, news, talk radio, comedy, children's and entertainment programming; and the most advanced traffic and weather information. XM, the leader in satellite-delivered entertainment and data services for the automobile market through partnerships with General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Nissan, Porsche, Ferrari, Subaru, Suzuki and Toyota, is available in 140 different vehicle models for 2008. XM's industry-leading products are available at consumer electronics retailers nationwide. XM programming is also available through XM Radio Online, the exclusive home on the Internet for XM’s commercial-free music channels; as downloads of original XM shows via podcasts from XM’s Web site or the Apple’s iTunes Store; and as streams of commercial-free XM music channels to AT&T and Alltel wireless customers through XM Radio Mobile. For more information about XM hardware, programming and partnerships, please visit http://www.xmradio.com/. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixed Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 We are going to need some hardcore rippers to record the whole month's worth of stuff they're going to broadcast :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melanieau Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 Finally something decent will get played on XM radio...I knew I was paying for it all this time for something!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busybeeburns Posted June 24, 2008 Author Share Posted June 24, 2008 you have to pay for radio? :stunned: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melanieau Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 It's satellite radio...like sirius..its a service...regular radio is free;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CookyMnstr Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 they have an online version as well...free if you're already a subscriber to the service, but it looks like they have FREE trial. So I'm thinking come July 15th, I'll become interested in trying that out.:wink3: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christa42 Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 FREE [/url]trial. So I'm thinking come July 15th, I'll become interested in trying that out.:wink3: Excellent idea, they had a coldplay week on Sirius Alt channel last week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldpatrix Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 What is intended for 'uncut'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimixxx Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 So we'll need subscription rippers :stunned: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasluvsjonny Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 What is intended for 'uncut'?That means the band is uncircumcised. :laugh3: It just means the shows are in full and not edited in any way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldpatrix Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 Ah ok...great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattypclaret Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 "Viva La Vida, the band’s fifth full-length album was released in the U.S. last week and holds the record for the biggest number of pre-sales on iTunes." wow they released two albums in a week of the same name. they'll be turning into the beatles next Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotplay007 Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 ahh man! I have Sirius satellite radio. Not XM.... darn it. why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricardo Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 '30 Days of Coldplay' to Launch July 15 on XM I was listening to XM radio today <the satellite radio> and they said something about 30 days of coldplay beggining july 15th... I dediced to do research and I found this: '30 Days of Coldplay' to Launch July 15 on XM Month-Long Dedicated Coldplay Channel to Feature Exclusive, Uncut Live Performances from Viva La Vida Tour, Tracks from their New Album, Interviews With the Band and More WASHINGTON, June 24 /PRNewswire/ -- GRAMMY® Award-winning band Coldplay will have a dedicated channel on XM Radio, it was announced today. Beginning July 15, the month-long channel, "30 Days of Coldplay" (XM 51), will provide fans with music from the Coldplay catalog, including import-only released tracks and other hard-to-find recordings and tracks from their new album, an uncut, exclusive concert broadcast from the Viva La Vida North American Tour, plus other live performances, interviews and more. Viva La Vida, the band's fifth full-length album was released in the U.S. last week and holds the record for the biggest number of pre-sales on iTunes. Their Viva La Vida North American Tour kicks off in Los Angeles on June 29. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070313/XMLOGO ) "Coldplay is one of the most successful bands of the last decade, winning over fans across the musical spectrum with their unique sound and superb musicianship," said Eric Logan, executive vice president of programming, XM. "With broadcasts of live performances, interviews and the band's musical catalog, "30 Days of Coldplay" will offer an unparalleled Coldplay experience for both die-hard fans and those who are curious to hear what everyone is talking about." Since the band's formation in London 10 years ago, Coldplay has risen to become one of most popular music acts of the decade, selling more than 30 million albums and winning five GRAMMY Awards. After surfacing in 2000 with the breakthrough single "Yellow," Coldplay quickly became one of the biggest bands of the new millennium. Parachutes went multi-platinum and earned the band their first Grammy. In 2002, Coldplay released sophomore album, A Rush of Blood to the Head, winning Grammy Awards for "Clocks" and "In My Place." Coldplay's third album, X&Y was released in 2005, followed by their latest album, Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends. "30 Days of Coldplay" (XM 51) will be available on XM from July 15 through August 15. Programming information will be available online soon at http://www.xmradio.com/coldplay . :dance: Edit: Sorry!! I did not see this thread 'cause I was on vacations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccsg Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 How the hec do you get XM? Do you only get it in your car or can you get it in your house too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melanieau Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 not sure since i have it in my car...i know that since i have it in my car that i can also listen online...i'm guessing you could subscribe so that you could just listen online:thinking: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melanieau Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 starts tomorrow...so bump...i'll let you all know what they are playing:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chavi Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 thanks Mel ! :) hopefully someone will record if there's new stuff ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melanieau Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Holy crap! I've hit the motherlode!! Since I've just turned it on they've played Careful Where You Stand and Shiver!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldpatrix Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Please record all the new stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melanieau Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Nothing new yet...just old favorites, live tracks, and snippets of the boys talking... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chavi Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Holy crap! I've hit the motherlode!! Since I've just turned it on they've played Careful Where You Stand and Shiver!!!! squee !! you heard Shiver on the radio :nice: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponzchris Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 30 Days of Coldplay on XM Just wanted to remind everyone that XM is playing 30 days of Coldplay on Channel 51. Been playing an excellent mix of new, live, and rare all morning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimixxx Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Thanks :nice: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cris_Santos Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Thank you :) Listening to it right now! What if :cry: such an emotional song :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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