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Babyshambles sign 'long term' record deal   Babyshambles have signed a "long term" album deal with Parlophone. Pete Doherty's band signed after putting out the 'Blinding EP' on the label's imprint Regal last December.   Welcoming the deal, the band's management issued a statement declaring: "Both management and the band are thrilled to have signed this deal and look forward to a long, fruitful, and creative relationship with Parlophone."   It has not yet been revealed how many albums the deal i

Arctic Monkeys have almost been given the all-clear for being eternally responsible for the most embarrassing dance in the world.   Peter Crouch, Liverpool footballer and WAG attendant, famously did 'The Crouch' - the robot dance he did after scoring for England in friendlies before the 2006 World Cup. It soon came to light that it was a line in 'I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor' was responsible for the move. Namely "Dancing to electro-pop like a robot from 1984."   As we all know, however,

The world’s most palatable rock and roll band came to the sold-out Wachovia Center in South Philadelphia on Friday, working hard to please.   An hour and half spent with Coldplay is like enjoying a light summer meal, spread out on the lawn on a humidity-free late July evening. Chris Martin and his bandmates make for mildly engaging company, and even when they aim lasers to the rafters, the bombast goes down easy. Airy melodies carry the day, and it never threatens to develop into a hot and stic

It was tough to tell whether you were at a theme park or a pop concert at the Wells Fargo Center on Thursday, where Coldplay were playing the first of back to back nights at the South Philadelphia sports arena, writes Inquirer section of philly.com - in their review of Coldplay's two shows at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA (5-6 July). Catch up on the latest tweets, pictures, videos from the Philly shows at the Coldplay Live forum here (5th - Thursday) and here (6th - Friday) onwards

PHILADELPHIA -- Bill O'Reilly's ears must have been burning Friday night.   After an evening of super-sized anthems and even bigger sing-a-longs, Coldplay left the stage and completed their main set in the back of Wachovia Center Friday night, surrounded by a sold out crowd of 20,000 fans as they performed a pair of acoustic songs in section 105.   After finishing an acoustic, guitar-based "The Scientist," singer Chris Martin received celebratory fist bumps from fans. "There are terrorist fist j

Chris Martin attended Jony Ive and Marc Newson's (Red) Auction at Sotheby's in New York last night (23rd November) to benefit The Global Fund to fight AIDS. During the event Chris performed 'Beautiful Day' and Lou Reed's 'Perfect Day' with Bono on a to-be-auctioned Steinway & Sons grand piano (which later sold for just under $2m). Read more on this at the Coldplay forum now.The charity auction exceeded expectations - most of the items at the charity auction fetched sums that far exceeded the

A fantastic new release of 10 Coldplay covers with a twist - Pickin' on Coldplay substitutes the lovely piano renditions of Chris Martin with a banjo, mandolin and steel guitar. From Parachutes classics Yellow and Trouble, to more recent tracks The Scientist and Clocks, Pickin' on Coldplay gives the sound you know and love a bluegrass makeover.   For more details please go to either Bluegrass Tribute Site and/or CMH Records   Tracklisting is: 1 Yellow / 2 Clocks / 3 In My Place / 4 God Put A Sm

The British music industry lost about £165m last year due to CD piracy, the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) said.   The losses amounted to more than the combined sales of the top 13 albums last year, including James Blunt, Coldplay and Robbie Williams.   The BPI says about 37 million pirate CDs are sold across Britain each year. According to an independent study of 2,000 people aged 15 years and above, 45 per cent would have bought the original if fakes had not been available. The survey wa

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

With this year's Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends, Coldplay tried to be cool. They brought in Brian Eno to refine their bombast. They tried Bowie-style funk and shoegaze. They wore military duds that made them look like Arcade Fire, report Pitchfork.   Everything seemed to be in place. But there was a problem: Coldplay's idea of cool and the cultural reality are two different things. This eight-track stopgap EP-- which doubles as a bonus disc on the obligatory Viva fourth-quarter deluxe

Pitchfork media reports today that Coldplay have kicked Chris Martin Out... of the studio. It's OK. Breathe. They also write about Roadie #42's journal entry from yesterday, and Chris Martin's collaboration with a mystery artist. Here is their article:   Admit it: Viva la Vida, Coldplay's first trip into the Eno-verse, has held up pretty well. These guys are some of the last honest-to-God stars on the face of the Earth, and they would've been just fine if they'd just kept biting "Clocks" over an

Washington, Nov 19: A New York based house that was shared by actor Brad Pitt and actress Gwyneth Paltrow while they were dating, has reportedly been sold by the latter’s mother, Blythe Danner.   ‘The Greenwich Village’ is said to have fetched Danner 1.8 million dollars, reports Contactmusic.   According to society magazine Gotham, the two-bedroom apartment, which was used by Pitt and Paltrow when they were engaged in the 1990s, faces Washington Square. Paltrow broke her engagement to Pitt in

It's always a concern when a band cancels the two previous stops on the tour amid reports that the singer lost his voice. And it's not like Coldplay's Chris Martin doesn't need it, with all those high falsettos, reports the Post Gazzette.   Last night for the opening of the Post-Gazette Pavilion season, he didn't seem to be feeling any ill effects -- not if he could handle the sustained notes on "Cemeteries of London."   Martin and his mates marched on stage (after opening sets by Howling Bells

Coldplaying.com Affiliated Promotion   Toyota is putting on a free event tour in 12 cities across the US: San Francisco, Chicago, NY, Portland, Philadelphia, Denver, Cleveland, Kansas City, Miami, Boston, Dallas, and LA.   These outdoor festivals are completely free, and in most cities will feature such games as Vehicular Dodgeball, Speed Tag, and Red Light, Green Light using actual Toyota vehicles! Besides these interactive driving experiences, there will be playground games like musical chairs

The BBC’s Electric Proms are only one of the massive live music showcases taking place across Britain   ITC has never disguised its industry roots, though. As for the Electric Proms, just how did the BBC persuade so many outstanding artists (yes, the Automatic are appearing), many with new records to promote, to take part in an unproven event, promising only massive nationwide media coverage? Acts include The Who, the Fratellis, Will Young and Damon Albarn’s latest project, the Good, the Bad and

Police are warning music fans to watch out for forged Glastonbury tickets after touts were arrested for allegedly selling them near the site of the music festival. Avon and Somerset Police said two people were arrested in Pilton village on Wednesday, the day camping opened at the site.   Many of the 100,000-strong crowd of music fans are pitching their tents for the UK's biggest music festival - which has sold out - with the main event starting on Friday.   Coldplay, The Charlatans and Rod Stew

Thanks again to Grover from the messageboard, you can hear his cover of 'Politik' here [scroll to the bottom of the page and click on FREE, then it will open a new page with the mp3 link after 30 seconds max].   Once again made with Cool Edit Pro, Yamaha keyboard and a Takamine Acoustic Guitar, this track is his second cover version, following on from last week's cover of 'The Scientist'. For more details on this new cover please click here

Let's pretend we're at Hollywood High, circa 2023 -- and pity the poor teacher who's taking attendance.   Apple? Banjo? Coco? Shiloh Nouvel? Suri? Pilot Inspektor? Kal-el? Moxie CrimeFighter?   Wait a minute. Is this a classroom or a superhero convention? As you've no doubt noticed, for the rich and famous these days, naming babies has become an exercise in creativity. Or is it a competitive sport -- a great, big "Can you top this" contest? Once upon a time, most stars gave their kids nice, down

As the lead singer of indie rock darlings Rilo Kiley, Jenny Lewis spent most of last year on the road touring behind the group’s breakthrough album, “More Adventurous,” and warming up the stage for a set of arena shows with Coldplay. Now the 30-year-old former child star is setting off on her first solo tour in support of her brilliant debut, “Rabbit Fur Coat,” recorded with the Watson Twins, out this week on Bright Eyes leader Conor Oberst’s Team Love label. Lewis and the Watsons play Feb. 3 at

There are two things you should know about Brianna Walker if you want to have a great conversation with her.   She's a huge sports fan, and she's a big music lover.   "I see tons of concerts," she adds. "I've seen Coldplay, Dave Matthews several times and David Gray recently. But Coldplay was by far the best concert I've ever seen. They were amazing live. A friend of mine told me Def Leppard is coming to Riverbend with Journey and I think it would be fun to see them."MUSIC What new song or albu

There are two things you should know about Brianna Walker if you want to have a great conversation with her.   She's a huge sports fan, and she's a big music lover.   "I see tons of concerts," she adds. "I've seen Coldplay, Dave Matthews several times and David Gray recently. But Coldplay was by far the best concert I've ever seen. They were amazing live. A friend of mine told me Def Leppard is coming to Riverbend with Journey and I think it would be fun to see them."MUSIC What new song or albu

“I don’t understand the thing about this bloody commercialism,” says Michael Eavis, founder of the Glastonbury festival, as cows moo in the background.   “We’re charging £130 for something we could charge £400 for and it would still sell out.” He’s talking about the self-appointed guardians of the Glastonbury gate, for ever warding off real or imaginary snake-oil salesmen, and crying foul.   “The old hippie argument was that it wasn’t free any more. But water alone is half a million, electric’s

Performing in Coldplay - performing in the world’s biggest band - could get comfy. Too comfy, even, report Popmatters.   For bassist Guy Berryman, though, the nightly thrill is intact. Even after all the massive stadium shows, all the mega festivals, stepping on stage still brings a tingle - that rush of blood, you might call it. “I don’t get nervous anymore. But I still get that great sense of excitement,” he says. “I love that moment right before we go on, that anticipation of the lights comin

Grab your earmuffs and duck for cover, the popstars are on the attack.   Yes, after suffering years of abuse for musical crimes that they did commit, a crack team of popstars has decided to hit back. Literally.   The ‘drama’ (work with us here, we’re trying to make this thing exciting) began on a wee stage in a wee park in London. Hyde Park, to be exact. As Sharleen Spiteri belted out one of those instantly forgettable Texas classics, someone decided to lob their shoe at her.“**** *** *** *****

An excellent review of Coldplay's concert at the Clark County Amphitheater, Portland, OR, and a meet and greet backstage (10th July 2009) has emerged online at the Coldplay Live forum, courtesy of chengui (more to come later!):   Long story short – I won a t-shirt design competition and me and a friend won seat ON THE STAGE to the Coldplay show last night. I’ll write more later – but figured I’d post this first half this morning.   After I won the tickets I asked the woman at the station if she