adamschoales Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Just wondering, do you think Coldplay could pull off a Radiohead/NIN and release their next album free/pay-what-you-want? They certainly are a big enough name, and rich enough... even if it was the next EP of say Demos/More deleted tracks from previous sessions. I would ESPECIALLY love to see them release some songs for remixing. I've gotten plenty of fun from the Radiohead/NIN remix tracks... and I can only imagine the more fun I'd have with Coldplay (since I actually really enjoy their music). Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cold_love23 Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Well since they will still be with EMI for the next record, I highly doubt that they will be able to do it. Chris said that they had to convince the label just to let them release Violet Hill for free...so they apparently don't have many freedoms. But I think that after the 5th album, their contract with EMI is finished... so maybe if they release a 6th album, they may do something like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frostbitepanda Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 ^ Yeah. The reason why Radiohead were able to do that is because they weren't with EMI anymore. Coldplay still has another record before they're contract is up. After that, who knows? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamschoales Posted November 24, 2008 Author Share Posted November 24, 2008 I have to say, giving away violet hill was brilliant. I downloaded it and became more excited than I ever was. Then I rushed out and pre-ordered on iTunes so I could get Viva single. And now I've bought the album 3 times... put that in your pipe and smoke it EMI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tnspieler1012 Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 This is year old popcorn. As soon as radiohead did it, people were expecting other bands to follow suit. I really doubt it's gonna happen, even post EMI... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamschoales Posted November 24, 2008 Author Share Posted November 24, 2008 I dont know. The music industry is really changing, and if bands want to stay afloat they have to be willing to try new things. Maybe not giving away for free, but certainly willing to give up a few tracks... and the remix projects are a GREAT way to get fans involved and interested. The fact is its gotta be a band that's got the cash, and the time, and the desire - and I think the boys fall into all three of those categories. Hell, what was the last mainstream band you know that put out an EP in the last couple years. I cant think of many. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMagpie Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 If they did it would just be Coldplay trying to be Radiohead. Which they're not. And never will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mad Hatter Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 ^Why do you come in here anyway? :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMagpie Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 So I could spread my Radiohead propaganda. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mad Hatter Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 Fair enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMagpie Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 I've been here all night Emily. I'm seeing how long I can last in the Coldplay section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mad Hatter Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 rofl, that sounded creepy. "I've been here all night..." I don't know why I came here in the first place, it doesn't interest me at all (and there's an awful lot of craziness here). But good luck, I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMagpie Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 Its killed me. I sleep now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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