Coldplay News

In an online article at Broadcastnow, it has been exclusively revealed that Melvyn Bragg [pictured] is currently filming a UK show which will feature Coldplay, before he leaves the show. No dates yet when this will be broadcast. Here is the article:   ITV insiders fear that Melvyn Bragg's departure will mark the death of arts on the commerical broadcaster, despite assurances today that new arts programmes will be sought. Staff in the South Bank Show production unit were in tears this morning as

More questions answered by The Oracle... (submit yours now!)   May 6, 2009 - submitted by Kimberley, Canada Q. Dearest Oracle, Help me please...my 4 year old daughter is a huge fan of Coldplay, ( so am I, as it was my frequent listening to them at home that got her into them) and she has requested a t-shirt when I go see Coldplay in concert. They don't seem to have kiddo clothes...or do they? I don't want to disappoint my daughter...and by the way her favorite song and video is The Scientist. Th

More questions answered by The Oracle... (submit yours now!)   May 5, 2009 - submitted by Dot, United Kingdom Q. Dear Oracle, In Roadie 42's latest blog, he said that before X&Y, only Will did backup vocals, but in the Live 2003 DVD I thought I saw Jonny on backup as well. Am I remembering things incorrectly? The Oracle replies: You're right, Jonny was singing backing vocals from a very early stage. Followed by Will, Guy was the last to brave the idea.   May 5, 2009 - submitted by Martin, Un

Singer-songwriter Cat Stevens agreed on Monday that the Coldplay song, "Viva La Vida," sounds like one of his 1973 songs, but he stopped short of saying he would sue for plagiarism.   "My son brought it to my attention and said: 'Doesn't that sound like 'Foreigner Suite?'" the musician, now known as Yusuf Islam, told Reuters. "The song definitely sounds like it," he said of his song. "It has such logical chords and the melody has to be what it is..."   Asked during a telephone interview from Lon

Yusuf Islam has reportedly claimed that Coldplay lifted part of their 'Viva La Vida' hit from one of his songs. According to The Sun, the artist formerly known as Cat Stevens has alleged that Chris Martin, Jonny Buckland, Guy Berryman and Will Champion appeared to have sampled a melody from his 1970s track 'Foreigner Suite'.   "There’s been this argument about Coldplay stealing this melody from Joe Satriani, but, if you listen to it, it’s mine! It’s the 'Foreigner Suite', it is!" he is quoted as

Oxfam America have posted an update in the forums on the Oxfam volunteering for the forthcoming Viva La Vida US tour. Here are some of the FAQ that have been answered so far:   -- Yes, you'll get to see the show for free! You'll interact with other Coldplay fans up until a few minutes before the show, then you'll get to enjoy the concert. Just before it ends, you'll meet back up with all the other volunteers to reach-out to folks as they leave the building.   -- Pete (Lusby) won't be traveling

Coldplay are giving their fans a free live album – and missing out on a fortune in the process, according to music business experts. In an online article at The Mirror this morning, it is calculated that releasing the record in the normal way could have netted Coldplay at least £10million in album sales alone.   But the album, recorded over the past year in various cities, will not please bosses at the band’s struggling label EMI which has relied on their success for its revenues. Terra Firma ac

If you've not already seen the email, Coldplay's latest Messenger has a new competition which has just opened. Here's a reminder of the details:   The CD version of LeftRightLeftRightLeft will not be available anywhere apart from the gigs, but we have managed to nab one copy, which the band will sign, to give away to you folks. To win it, simply email your name and address to [email protected] before Tuesday 12th May. One entry per person, please. The winner of the Coldplay iPod Touch fr

More questions answered by The Oracle... (submit yours now!)   May 1, 2009 - submitted by Bon, Mexico Q. Hi Oracle! I would want to know which Coldplay song is the most controversial? And why? The Oracle replies: I guess I'd have to say Spies purely for the reason that the song was banned in China due to political sensitivity! That is totally true.   May 1, 2009 - submitted by brian, United States of America Q. When you cover other bands songs in concert do you have to get permission from the ba

Stop press! News from Anchorman confirming a nine track Coldplay album to be available at shows and online:   Good morning, We're pleased to announce that Coldplay will be giving away a live CD, LeftRightLeftRightLeft, at every remaining live show in 2009 (apart from festival shows). Starting with the band's first North American tour date, at West Palm Beach in Florida on May 15th, every fan attending a show will be given a free copy of the nine-track CD, which won't be available elsewhere. Also

More questions answered by The Oracle... (submit yours now!)   April 30, 2009 - submitted by Daan, United Kingdom Q. Dear all-knowing, I come before you once again befuzzled and confused, looking for answers. It seems the whole world - and definitely the whole web - is confused about which Coldplay version is How You See The World (Live At Earl's Court), released with The Hardest Part and How You See the World No.2 (released on Help: A Day in the Life). Even iTunes hasn't got it straight I think

Michael Eavis, founder of the Glastonbury music festival, has been named on Time magazine's list of the world's most influential people. Mr Eavis has run the legendary event on his Somerset dairy farm for 39 years.   He is one of 100 people listed, along with US President Barack Obama, British Prime Minister Gordon Brown, teen actor Zac Efron and TV host Oprah Winfrey. Mr Eavis, 73, said he was "flattered and maybe a little embarrassed" to be on the prestigious annual list. Since Mr Eavis start

Music industry insiders have said that Football Association chiefs who suggested that the poor playing conditions at Wembley Stadium are caused by the pop concerts held at the venue are wrong.   Earlier this month Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger said that he didn't think that concerts were to blame – a sentiment echoed by a variety of industry insiders. According to Music Week a variety of anonymous music industry heads pointed to the fact that the last concert to take place at the venue was Madon

Let the scramble begin. This morning at 10, when tickets go on sale for a June 17 concert at Pengrowth Saddledome, thousands of fans are expected to flood ticket sellers. Many of them may be disappointed, reports the Vancouver Sun.   The Internet age was supposed to make ticket-buying an easier, more efficient process than it had been in the past, when folks used to line up overnight, or longer, in the desperate hope of getting decent seats for major concert events.   But these days, securing a

More questions answered by The Oracle... (submit yours now!)   April 29, 2009 - submitted by Jonsey, United States of America Q. Was there ever a CD-R demo of the 2-track Ode to Deodorant release? OR was it recorded directly to cassette, then dubbed cassette to cassette? The Oracle replies: There was a CD-R demo but it was distributed on cassette, though not as a release. It was for demo purposes only.   April 29, 2009 - submitted by Daniel, Australia Q. I saw you answered a completely non-relat

Coldplay may have made their name with heart-stirring rock ballads, reports The Sun. But that’s about to change thanks to drummer Will Champions’s tinkering in the studio. The tub-thumper wants to take the rockers on a rave odyssey after investing in some top-of-the-range beat-making equipment.   Recent sessions have seen the sticks-man unveil a thundering, 168-beats-per- minute banger of a track. That’s proper hands in the air, big fish, little fish, cardboard box tempo. And at that speed it’s

More questions answered by The Oracle... (submit yours now!)   April 27, 2009 - submitted by jake, United Kingdom Q. Hey, in one of your interviews on YouTube, the guy interviewing you said that Jonny's daughter came up with Violet Hill? is that true or was it a joke? 'Cause my sheet music said written by you four. Violet Hill rocks! V i v a v i v a! The Oracle replies: Given that she was a baby at the time it's impossible! Her name is Violet, though Violet Hill is a place. You sheet music is co

More questions answered by The Oracle... (submit yours now!)   April 28, 2009 - submitted by elias, Mexico Q. Hello mighty Oracle!!!! I have a question... in the album of Parachutes whats the yellow ball?? And what does that mean?? Also do you know when is going to be a concert in Mexico?? Thanks. The Oracle replies: The cover of Parachutes is a spinning globe light. I'm not sure if you've ever seen one but it was quite small and used to sit on Chris' piano during gigs back in the day. It was a

Simon Pegg is hoping Coldplay will let him direct one of their next music videos. The comedian, who features in the new Star Trek movie, told GQ magazine: "I'd love to direct some day. Doing a music video would be a great start. I've said to Chris [Martin, Coldplay frontman] a couple of times, if we get some time, I'd love to script a song."   The Shaun of The Dead star has collaborated with Coldplay once before, when he joined the band onstage in December 2008. Pegg played harmonica for the liv

Big Champagne has compiled a list of the most popular music artists on Twitter, headed by Britney Spears with 995,807 followers at the point the chart was compiled, reports MusicAlly.   The rest of the top ten is made up by John Mayer, Diddy, Coldplay, Sara Bareilles, A Fine Frenzy, Soulja Boy, Jimmy Eat World, Heidi Montag and Ashlee Simpson. It’s interesting to compare this new list with the Top Bands on Facebook list we published in January, whose top ten was made up of Rihanna, Coldplay, Lil

In addition to volunteering for Oxfam during Coldplay's forthcoming tours, you can also do your bit for Oxfam by bidding for some posh seats. Here's Anchorman with more details:   Coldplay have given Oxfam America a pair of VIP tickets for every show on the upcoming North American tour. The charity are now auctioning them, with the proceeds going towards their work creating lasting solutions to poverty, hunger, and injustice around the world. If you'd like to bid for a pair, then click here.   I

More questions answered by The Oracle... (submit yours now!)   April 24, 2009 - submitted by Misha, United States of America Q. Hey Oracle I've got a question. In The Scientist, there's a lyric that states chasing tails. I'm really interested to know what is supposed to mean because I've never heard that term before. Thankyouuu C: The Oracle replies: You know how cats chase their tails? Well this line means the same. In fact, it's as the previous lyric -running in circles.   April 24, 2009 - sub

More questions answered by The Oracle... (submit yours now!)   April 23, 2009 - submitted by Neil Norton, Switzerland Q. Dear Oracle, I am very pleased with Coldplay's twitter account, and with the many updates that get posted. However, my question pertains to an account called "chrismartin72" and I was just wondering if this account has any legitimate association with the band. Thanks! The Oracle replies: Absolutely none. There are many bogus characters on some social networking sites claiming

Artists have been doing live cover songs for ages. Sometimes the results kick pure ass like newcomer Melanie Fiona’s cover of Kanye West’s Heartless and Jesse McCartney’s cover of the T-Pain pick up song Buy You A Drink. And other times, it falls a little short. Sadly, this is the case with Lady GaGa’s cover of Coldplay’s hit single Viva La Vida.   During Radio 1’s Live Lounge, GaGa took to her keyboard to tackle the song. GaGa didn’t seem to be her 'epic' self while performing the song; she fl

More questions answered by The Oracle... (submit yours now!)   April 22, 2009 - submitted by TIm, United States of America Q. Could you give me some insight into the title I Bloom Blaum? The Oracle replies: I can Tim, yes. The day after Coldplay played a gig in Iceland; there was a review in a local paper. Chris thought it said I Bloom Blaum and asked a friend what it meant. He said it meant 'the blue people' but in fact the paper hadn't said I Bloom Blaum at all that's just what Chris remembere