Coldplay News

From Coldplay.com:   Good evening. In just over an hour, BBC2 here in the UK will run the first part of its major new TV series, Amazon. The show will follow presenter Bruce Parry as he travels the length of the Amazon, from its source to the sea. For more info, click here.   The music which will soundtrack the end credits is a song called Ferreting, which was recorded by a new band formed especially for the project, Apparatjik. That group features Magne F from A-ha, Jonas Bjerre from Mew and

A new cover of Don't Panic is now available to download. Thanks to Grover for the fantastic work!   Click here to download and discuss.

After a short period of downtime, the Coldplaying.com cafepress store is back up and running and continues with the Coldplaying tour t-shirts in stock - this time in two new designs. The first features a Coldplaying site logo beneath a large butterfly along with the title of London 2009 - in reference to the forthcoming concerts at Wembley stadium - all on yellow fabric.   This design is on sale now, but hurry - it is only available for a limited time. They are on sale for $15.99 (approx. £11.0

After a short period of downtime, the Coldplaying.com cafepress store is back up and running and continues with the Coldplaying tour t-shirts in stock - this time in two new designs. The first features a Coldplaying site logo beneath a large butterfly along with the title of London 2009 - in reference to the forthcoming concerts at Wembley stadium - all on yellow fabric. See the full image of the butterfly t-shirt after the jump.   This design is on sale now, but hurry - it is only available un

Coldplay have just released an extended trailer on ITunes for the upcoming "Ghost Stories" TV special in May. This spectacular trailer features the live performance of Midnight and scenes from others songs played at the 3 secret shows in March such as Always in My Head where Chris is flying, strapped to a harness and the magical A Sky Full of Stars with star shaped confetti falling from the sky!   The watch the video now, click on the following link for ITunes http://t.co/HQ4yJYbBvY   Or log

Sonic Highways, the latest Foo Fighters documentary will air on American TV station, HBO this Friday 17th October. The documentary detailing the making of their forthcoming album, also titled Sonic Highways follows the efforts of Dave Grohl and co as they record each song of the new album in a different city and studio across the US. A pal of frontman, Dave Grohl is our very own Chris Martin and he will be interviewed for the TV series. Infact, it's already being filmed. ^ Thanks to @Coldplayatl

Coldplay have spoken about their plans for 2009, and how the band plans to start work on the follow up to their best selling Viva la Vida album. Bass player Guy Berryman and drummer Will Champion spoke to stv's John Kilbride shortly before they appeared at Glasgow's SECC in December. Asked about Coldplay's plans for 2009, Guy said: "We're going to start work on the new record next year (2009)."   As for when he expected anything to come out from this, he said: "When it's good, it could be a yea

Article originally published on 15th August 2015.   15th October 2015 update: Sound engineer, Dan Green and Roadie (#42), Miller are thought to have been pictured at Abbey Road studios in London, testing out the new Xylobands. It seems almost certain the much loved concert accessory will be part of Coldplay concerts once more. (See above picture)   Noticed the Indian theme in the background? The band have taken much inspiration from their recent music video filming in India. ----- Xyloba

Coldplay will perform at this year's 20th Annual KROQ Weenie Roast y Fiesta on Saturday, 5 May, at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Irvine, California, the official site have official site on Monday. For full information and ticket details, head over to KROQ.com. More discussion on this new Coldplay tour date is at the Coldplay Live forum now [thanks LFDianne, Tash, teernabh5 & Corkus]   More detail comes from LA Times: Those who missed out on tickets to Coldplay's three early May shows

Jay-Z and Coldplay approve of the mixtape released by Mick Boogie and Terry Urban   We already know Jay-Z and Coldplay dig each other's music, as evidenced by collaboration for "Lost +" on the band's upcoming Prospekt's March EP and "Beach Chair" from Jay's Kingdom Come, report MTV.   But what would it sound like if international-superstar pals Jay and Chris Martin made more than a two-off? That's what mixtape veterans Mick Boogie and Terry Urban wondered, so they pulled a Danger Mouse and recen

Two pictures of Chris Martin have been printed in the official Record of the Day Awards journal.   You can download it here [thanks Alex]

Coldplay's very first studio album, 'Parachutes' celebrates its 15th Birthday today! stephend2000 on the forums has put together a fine tribute, detailing the band's 100th gig, launching their debut album at HMV Oxford Street, London. Click here to read more and watch the rare video (with authentic dial up quality!) of their extraordinary performance, where the spine chilling riff of 'Spies' opened their century of live gigs.   We've added a new poll too, so you can vote for your favourite fr

EMI have just revealed that there will be a Coldplay 7" box set featuring 15 singles on heavyweight vinyl.   We've heard there will be an extremely limited release of this, pressed up for initial orders only and then deleted. We will post more information as to exact release date, tracklisting, cover as soon as we receive it from EMI.   No mention of the DVD though... more on this here  

Hosting nine previously unreleased tracks, Carved In Stone - Volume Two embodies a compilation of unrivaled live recordings, many of which were personally hand-picked by the intense, vibrant and influential artists featured on the CD. Draped in a sound that can only be experienced in the legendary Red Rocks concert venue, Volume Two is an unparalleled journey into a national treasure.   There is a 15% discount for visitors to Coldplaying.com. The promotion code is "RRFANS." Please quote that cod

It's been far too long since we've had any real new releases to talk about, but that all changes this week. In fact, if anything, there are too many new records to talk about.   The list begins with Cat Power's newest effort, The Greatest. Clearly inspired by Feist's Let It Die and Smog's A River Ain't Too Much To Love, the new Chan Marshall disc isn't as biting as You Are Free, but the indie queen's new direction is a solid one.   Richard Ashcroft [pictured] is back with Keys To The World. Thos

Word from the official site at Coldplay.com is that later this week they will be ready to unveil the new look site. An announcement will be made officially the day beforehand.   Latest news on the Coldplay-online front will appear here, as always.

Zane Lowe has announced the premier of a new Coldplay song, on his Beats1 radio show tomorrow! He'll be joined by Coldplay's frontman, Chris Martin for the first time since the DJ left BBC Radio 1 for Apple Music.   The show was originally thought to be taking place today but Zane Lowe confirmed the Thanksgiving date for the exclusive debut of a track from 'A Head Full Of Dreams'.   The track debuting is rumoured to be 'Hymn For The Weekend'.   To listen to Beats1, you'll need to sign up to

Which new songs are you looking forward to most?   Vote here!

New songs from Coldplay's seventh album, 'A Head Full Of Dreams' (due for release in 13 days!) will air in public for the first time ever, at Coldplay's Rearranged Tidal concert, on Saturday 21st at 20:30 PT time.   Coldplaying.com understands that the band are planning to perform four new songs at #TIDALXCOLDPLAY, which include the previously heard songs, 'Adventure Of A Lifetime' and 'Amazing Day', along with recent debutants, 'A Head Full Of Dreams' and 'Everglow' (more to follow). For full

Coldplay have announced three new tour dates in Spain this year. The band will play at the following venues:   20th November 2005: Palau Sant Jordi, Barcelona 22nd November 2005: Palacio de Deportes, Madrid 25th November 2005: Velodromo Anoeta, San Sebastian   Pre-sale information will be sent soon to those members who are registered in the members area of Coldplay.com. They will be offering pre-sale tickets to members-only on the following dates:   6th July - Barcelona, 10 am 11th July - Madrid

New US & UK tour dates announced for 2002! For the full tour information page click here. Please ensure you are a member of the official site in order to pre-book advance tickets for these gigs.   AUGUST US CLUB TOUR: August 6: Boston - Paradise August 7: Philadelphia - TLA August 10: Washington DC - 930 Club August 12: New York - Bowry August 14: Minneapolis - 1st Avenue August 18: San Fransisco - Bimbos August 20: LA -El Rey   OCTOBER UK TOUR: October 4: Glasgow S.E.E.C October 5: Newcastl

Coldplay have posted a satirical politically-charged video on their official YouTube channel, entitled Dancing Politicians. The video is directed by Mat Whitecross who also directed Bigger Stronger. The real video to Coldplay’s new single Violet Hill will officially be available from Monday 19th May shortly after 11am (GMT).   Don't forget, Coldplay will perform “Violet Hill” at the “2008 MTV Movie Awards,” which airs live on June 1st at 8:00pm/7c from the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City,

There is wallpaper from the Speed Of Sound video clips available here and also high quality promo images suitable for wallpaper here   [thanks wjang & DanielColdplay22]

Coldplay show their support for CanTeen   CanTeen's Annual Bandanna Challenge will take place from this Friday until October 31. Bandannas will be on sale nationwide for just $4, and there are some fantastic designs to choose from including one designed by new ambassador Scott Dixon; The World’s Fastest New Zealander and newly crowned World Indy Racing Champion.   Alongside Dixon’s bandannas there are also designs from CanTeen Ambassadors Dan Carter and netballer Maria Tutaia, fashion designers

John Key could be in copyright trouble over music used in the DVD to mark his year as National Party leader.   The party has been warned it is walking a fine line by using a newly created piece of music very similar to Coldplay's Clocks. The similarities are enough to have prompted the Australasian Performing Right Association, which manages copyright issues and licences for many international bands in New Zealand, to notify the copyright holder for Coldplay frontman Chris Martin.   The Weekend