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10 years anniversary X&Y on 6th June - #X10Y.     During the impending 2005 release of Coldplay's third album, 'X&Y', the world's media were delivering their verdict on the record. 'X&Y' received countless amounts of praise from the likes of Q (5/5), NME (9/10) and Spin (B+). One of the most popular music sites, Pitchfork had other ideas though, when they reviewed the rocking album less than favorably, with a 4.9/10 score.   Fast forward 10 years and X&Y's appeal at Pitchfork

Rumour season is underway! With a few revelations over the past few days, Coldplay's new era for upcoming album, 'A Head Full Of Dreams' seems to be approaching with increasing speed and those customary rumours are spreading. A popular Brazilian news site has commented on the possibility of the British band performing in the "Arena/Stadium do Grêmio", Porto Alegre, Brazil, with a capacity of 60,000 people! (Thank you Coldplaybrazil.com) (Translated via Google Translate)     During the Mylox

Coldplay have made a huge variety of songs, which go to suit different moods, such as the uplifting 'A Sky Full Of Stars' from their most recent album or the chilled out 'Sparks', from their debut record. We turn our attention to the more somber side of the band and nestle through those ballads and the dark side of Coldplay's lyrics.   Lyrics from 'Fix You'   In an ongoing discussion on the Coldplaying messageboards,'Prospekts March' was one of the first songs to be references, with the lyr

Most of us know that Chris is an avid U2 fan and . The Coldplay frontman was spotted at U2's concert in Los Angeles last night, standing in the general admission section! Photo's of Chris are popping up online, from bewildered U2 fans.   According to a fan on the U2 forums, Chris Martin was not holding back and rocking out to one of his favourite bands:   Chris Martin was on the GA floor about 10 ft from us rocking out and I do mean rocking out to U2, more respect for Chris now he truly is

10 Years of X&Y (#x10Y) - Coldplay were riding high on the popularity surrounding Speed Of Sound's release at the end of May 2005 but not for the first time in their career, their (UK) chart ambitions were halted by a one hit wonder. This time, the culprit was The Crazy Frog, a viral ringtone.     Found out more on this historic chart battle, here   That pesky frog!     ------   The Coldplaying app It's here! The very latest Coldplay news, updates, live chat, downloads & mor

10 years of X&Y (#X10Y) - Another landmark moment 10 years ago, as Coldplay officially released their first single from 'X&Y', 'Speed Of Sound'. The music video for the song also debuted later that evening, prompting a huge PR push, in the UK and across the world.     The B-side to 'Speed Of Sound', was the atmospheric 'Things I Don't Understand':     Watch the Speed Of Sound iTunes ad & find out more song facts, on our X10Y section   ------   The Coldplaying app It'

The iconic music video for Coldplay's first proper hit single, 'Yellow' was filmed 15 years to this day. Chris Martin getting soaked on the Dorset beach wasn't the original plan however. On a timeline entry within Coldplay's official website, a note from Chris is posted:     Read the full story, from Roadie 42, on the Coldplay.com timeline   Long time Coldplay friend and director, Mat Whitecross interviewing Chris, behind the scenes of the 'Yellow' vid:     The finished product and ti

The British rockers, Muse have revealed their latest single from their upcoming album, 'Drones', which is due for release on 8th June. 'Mercy' is the newest song to be showcased from said album. Frontman, Matt Bellamy, explained the meaning of 'Mercy' on muse.mu   The opening line of ‘Mercy' - Help me I’ve fallen on the inside - is a reference to the protagonist knowing and recognizing that they have lost something, they have lost themselves. This is where they realize they’re being overcome

Not quite sure if he found what he was looking for when The Edge, U2's lead guitarist fell off the stage during U2's new iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE Tour.     Thankfully, he wasn't injured, and is free to carry on their impressive new tour:     Discussion   --------- The Coldplaying app It's here! The very latest Coldplay news, updates, live chat, downloads & more, via your Android phone, iPad or iPhone.   IPHONE/IPAD ANDROID FURTHER INFO   If you have the app already, please i

It way less than a month away until the release of Coldplay's third album, 'X&Y' as the band ramped up their promo touring for their eagerly anticipated album. The first part of May saw the band visit Baltimore, Boston, Toronto and Chicago.   We have the gallery of these shows, with many photos which have never been seen since they were on the old Coldplaying.com site, 10 years ago!   Click on the links below for the full galleries, with a few preview pics for each show.   14th May 2005

We will now be bringing you some updates from the world of music, such as major releases and talking points. Today, one of the major releases of 2015, 'The Desired Effect' by The Killers frontman, Brandon Flowers is available to stream via iTunes.     The album has had a stellar reaction from Coldplayers so far.   You can listen to tracks and discuss his new album here     --------- The Coldplaying app It's here! The very latest Coldplay news, updates, live chat, downloads & mo

Coldplay are known for their melodies, rather than the ability to make dance floor fillers but with such a large appeal in the world of music, many DJ's have attempted to make their own mark on the band's work.     Let's take a look at the top 5 Coldplay remixes. Where will the Junkie XL remix of the Kraftwerk inspired 'Talk' end up?   View the top 5 countdown and a huge list of Coldplay remixes here! (A big thanks our forum moderator, Batman) --------- The Coldplaying app It's h

10 years of X&Y - #X10YIt's classic interview time. 10 years ago, Coldplay will in the spotlight like never before. Gossip papers were all over Chris Martin's relationship with his new partner, Gwyneth Paltrow and the band's musical comeback for third album, 'X&Y' was a behemoth of an event, as their popularity scaled to new heights over in the states. Amongst this, Guy revealed previous feelings of envy towards the Coldplay frontman. Their thoughts are very different nowadays so to read

10 years of X&Y - #X10Y   The galleries of the band's 2005 shows at the Coachella Music Festival (April 30th) and at KCRW FM – A Sounds Eclectic Evening (March 12th) are now online. Over 400+ archive photos are available to browse through at your leisure:   Coachella Music Festival Gallery   KCRW Gallery   Here are a few preview pics to wet your appetite!                

10 years of X&Y - #X10Y   Warning sign - you have now been taken back 10 years, back to the X&Y era, where Coldplay are gearing up for the release of their third studio album.   Coldplay have become the first British band to have a new entry in the US Top 10 singles chart since The Beatles.   Coldplay’s debut at number eight with Speed of Sound is the second time a UK band has achieved the feat. The Beatles managed it with Hey Jude in 1968.   Speed of Sound is the highest new entry s

10 years of X&Y - #X10Y     Warning sign - you are now in April 2005, at the start of the X&Y era, when Coldplay's 1st single, Speed Of Sound had just debuted on the radio and the band were on a run of secret shows in the UK's captial.   Chris Martin risked serious injury on stage in London – in an attempt to give a hug to Noel Gallagher.   The band played a secret show at the Round Chapel in Hackney, East London, which was being recorded for a future broadcast on MTV in June.   Du

10 years of X&Y - #X10Y.   Warning sign - you are about to go back to 10 years ago, shortly after Speed Of Sound received its debut play on BBC Radio 1. Radio stations immediately warned to Coldplay's 1st single from their upcoming 3rd album, X&Y. Speed of Sound drew comparisons to the style of their GRAMMY winning single, 'Clocks'.   Chris Martin and Jonny Buckland from Coldplay came into Radio 1 to give Steve Lamacq the first play of their single.   The guys seemed very embarrasse

10 years of X&Y (Hashtag: #X10Y)   Warning sign - you are about to be transported back to April 2005, where Coldplay had just performed a series of secret shows, in Spain, Germany and The Netherlands. Coldplay's second appearence at Glastonbury had also been confirmed. The band were back and doing what they do best. Four talented guys in one arena, performing their songs, in front of ecstatic fans!   Since they released the details of their third album, titled 'X&Y' over a month ago,

Wandering what all the fuss is about with the Cyan coloured backgrounds on Facebook/Twitter? It was all part of the (re)launch for Jay-Z's new streaming service, 'Tidal Hifi'. The new alternative to popular services, such as Spotify wanted to introduce itself with a bang and that certainly happened, with a huge gathering of celebrities, including Coldplay's Chris Martin (via Satellite), Jack White and Kanye West.   To start us off, here are clips of Chris Martin featuring in the pre-launch adv

Warning Sign - You are about to travel back 10 years, to 2005. Get in the DeLorean, quick!   Chris Martin has been talking about the mysterious reasons behind the name of Coldplay’s upcoming new album ‘X&Y’ and how his band missed out on a huge money bonus from EMI for delivering it late.   Coldplay’s new album, the follow-up to 2002’s 16 million selling ‘A Rush Of Blood To The Head’, will be entitled ‘X&Y’ and will be released by Parlophone Records on June 6. Frontman Chris Martin ha

Official hashtag for 10 years of X&Y - #X10Y   Warning Sign - You are about to be taken back to 10 years ago, when British magazine, NME revealed the supposed tracklisting for Coldplay's third album, X&Y and gave us a written preview of each song!   Speculation over Coldplay’s forthcoming album has increased, with the emergence of a possible tracklisting.   Although the album ‘X&Y’ is due out on June 6 and singer Chris Martin has told NME.COM he’s still tinkering with the record

Warning sign - You are about to be transported back 10 years into the past! Coldplay have just announced their third album X&Y but all is not well with Coldplay and EMI's relationship.   Record company EMI have hit out at Coldplay and cartoon band, Gorillaz for a fall in sales. Both of their albums were due out in the fourth quarter of 2004 but have failed to materialize. EMI said full-year profits to 31 March fell 13% to £141.9m. According to British newspaper, The Telegraph, the delay of

Official hashtag - #X10Y   Coldplay have always had a fondness for Los Angeles and choosing the City Of Angels in North America to kick off the X&Y era was a perfect base for their impending U.S. domination....   Warning sign – You are embarking on a trip, back to 10 years ago, when Coldplay performed their first gig of the X&Y era   During the 60 minute secret show in Troubadour, located in Los Angeles, the band played four new songs, including opener “Square One”, “White Shadows

Welcome to 10 years of X&Y! Official hashtag - #X10Y.   Over the coming year, Coldplaying.com will take you back to the magical X&Y era! The music, announcements, the leaks, live shows, astounding facts and figures....X&Y has it all. Our concert archive of photos will be updated over the course of the era to reveal the historic images, many which you will not find online anymore in 2015.  Not to mention fan-made art and song edits, to give this a slight twist! You can relive the

Zane Lowe has ruled the airwaves of British Radio for over a decade, now he will move on to a new role with Apple in the U.S, as he leaves BBC Radio 1, with his farewell show taking place last night. The New Zealand born DJ enjoys an understanding relationship with Coldplay frontman, Chris Martin.The reaction to the DJ's final bow on British radio was met with huge gratitude from a host of artists and bands, including - Kasabian, Adele, Big Sean and Jake Bugg. Coldplay were one of the first to p