Coldplay News

Coldplay's fourth album is at mixing stage, say NME   Coldplay have reached the mixing stage of their fourth album, it has been revealed. Kenny Anderson (aka King Creosote) revealed that his producer Jon Hopkins has been working on the production of Coldplay's new album. He told BBC 6Music (available via the Coldplaying toolbar) that Hopkins recently mixed a song with Coldplay's Chris Martin.   "He's [Hopkins] done a mix of a song for them [Coldplay], I think they're really happy with that," sai

Some live Coldplay pictures from this weekend's Coachella festival have been uploaded here   [thanks Robert for the pictures]

Both Coldplay’s singer Chris Martin and drummer Will Champion have been talking about the hugely anticipated follow up album to ‘A Rush Of Blood To The Head’, and the band's plans to play series of low key intimate dates later this year.   While the rumour mill has already gone into overdrive about the contents and release date of the new album, Chris Martin has been speaking about how the recording process (a traditionally fraught time for Coldplay – the pressure or recording AROBTTH almost dro

It's all go on 2nd June - be sure (amongst other things) to listen to Kevin & Bean on KROQ on Monday morning between 7 and 10AM PST, as Chris Martin and Jonny Buckland stop by for crumpets and tea. More on this here.   If you're struggling to keep up with all the Coldplay news and interviews check out the June Coldplay calendar below! [thanks ApproximatelyInfinite & zemy101]   June 2008: Your One-Stop-Shop for Coldplay Info!   You can listen to the KROQ webstream via the Coldplaying too

Following hot on the heels of Coldplay success (and current absence) is the newly crowned epic pop outfit Keane, Britain’s official “next big thing” this year. Treading the same mellow, melodic path as Chris Martin and company, Keane is the alternative band that even your parents could take to.   Read the full article here.After a phenomenal debut that appears to be a certified indie classic, newcomer Brit rock outfit Keane is fast looking to take bigger steps abroad. ZACK YUSOF gets on the line

Coldplay competition up and running at www.synthesis.net.... win a vinyl copy of the album and other goodies.

Coldplay.com are running another competition with the recent edition of the email messenger. Here are the details:   Would you like to win a copy of the upcoming Prospekt's March EP on 12-inch vinyl signed not only by the band, but by the mysterious Prospekt himself? Then email your name and address to [email protected] before Wednesday November 12th to be in with a shot.   If you missed it or haven't subscribed to Coldplay's Messenger email service, you can read today's volume here. Al

Coldplay have performed a secret gig in Netherlands, a short performance but contained four of the new songs, inlcuding Chinese Sleep Chant. Pictures of the gig are here. The setlist was:   1) Violet Hill 2) Clocks 3) Lovers in Japan 4) Chinese Sleep Chant 5) Viva La Vida 6) Fix You   Some fan comments:   Chris played the guitar at the end of Violet Hill instead of the piano and it was really cool. They played the Alternate Video on the tv they also had at the MTV Movie Awards. Clocks was just o

Coldplay concert in Japan   As the small and triumphant tour comes towards an end, with only 3 locations left, the Coldplay concert in Japan, Dome City, Tokyo is the next date on the calender, today at 11am UK time, 6am Eastern US time! There had seemed to be confusion over the timezone's but gai on the forums has clarified, see the time of the show in your timezone!   Coldplay, previously live in Japan within a more open venue than Dome City   Listen live   The radio stream is Japan

EAST TROY- Authorities from the Walworth County Drug Unit arrested 34 people for possession of marijuana at the Coldplay concert Aug. 13 at Alpine Valley Music Theater.   One individual was confined on state charges for possession of the drug and resisting arrest. Another was confined for possession of both marijuana and psilocybin mushrooms, according to the Walworth County Sheriff's Department.   Approximately 44 grams of marijuana and 10 grams of psilocybin were seized by the drug unit. The s

MEXICO — The popular English band Coldplay was united to the campaign of the Mexican agriculturists who are against the American maize import, that is affecting its form of life.   “Mexico is a great country that has excellent tortillas”, Martin said to Chris, singer of the band, in a press official notice. “But I have spoken with the agriculturists of this country and know that they are passing difficult moments because of the imports of the United States”.   The Mexican agriculturists face the

Coldplay have confirmed that they will be playing a third free show in June, to add to the previously-confirmed gigs in London and New York. On June 17, the band will play the Espacio Movistar in Barcelona, Spain. Details of how to get tickets will be announced on the official site soon.   As previously announced, Coldplay are also set to play free shows in London and New York. The band will perform at London's Brixton Academy on June 16 and New York's Madison Square Garden on June 23.   Offici

COLDPLAY have finally confirmed their appearance at Glastonbury 2002.   The group, who are set to debut material from their second album 'A Rush Of Blood To The Head' at David Bowie's Meltdown Festival at the London Royal Festival Hall (June 22), are set to play at the 100,000 capacity event on the Friday (June 28). Glastonbury has now sold out.   The band's second album is due for release in the late summer, and more dates are currently in the pipeline. See the TOUR section for updated tour inf

Since their formation in Los Angeles in 1998, the fiercely original quartet Rilo Kiley has become an unqualified favorite of savvy music fans and critics across the country and around the world.   Fronted by a pair of gifted songwriters in Blake Sennet and the charismatic Jenny Lewis, dubbed by Entertainment Weekly as "the heiress apparent to Patsy, Petula, and Chrissie," the band is about to burst into even greater trajectory thanks to "More Adventurous," their brilliant third album and first

Coldplay, Kylie Minogue and the White Stripes are the headline acts at this summer's Glastonbury festival. [thanks mimi]   The Detroit minimalist duo the White Stripes, whose stirring Glastonbury set in 2002 established them as festival favourites, will top the bill on Friday night, while the British rockers Coldplay will fill the prestigious Saturday night headline slot - their third Glastonbury appearance.   Other confirmed acts range from veterans such as Van Morrison, Brian Wilson, Taj Mahal

Lil Wayne, Coldplay and the Jonas Brothers are confirmed to perform at the Feb. 8 Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. The three will join the previously announced Katy Perry.   Lil Wayne and Coldplay are competing for album of the year, and the Jonas Brothers are in the running for best new artist. Both Coldplay and Lil Wayne are part of this year's Grammy ad campaign, and it's the norm for all artists nominated for album of the year to perform on the live telecast. Others nominated for album of the y

COLDPLAY and RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS have been confirmed as headliners for V2003. The festival takes place at Hylands Park, Chelmsford and Weston Park, Staffordshire, on August 16 and 17.   The V festival is now in its eighth year, and it will be the third time that Coldplay have appeared. They started on the second stage with a mid-afternoon billing in 2000, and progressed to the main stage in an early-evening slot in 2001.   It will be the second headline appearance from Red Hot Chili Peppers,

It was rumoured yesterday on Blogspot that Coldplay would be headlining the Main Square Festival in France - today is has been confirmed by the official site, making this the first of three festival dates in three consecutive days in early July, following on from the announced Werchter and Roskilde festivals (on 3rd & 4th July respectively). Here's Anchorman with more details on the Main Square date:   Good evening. We're pleased to announce that Coldplay are to perform at the Main Square Fe

As we have been anticipating since our reports over the last two weeks or so, Coldplay have now officially confirmed in the last 24 hours that they will be headlining both Ireland's Oxegen and Japan's Fuji rock festivals. Here are Anchorman's announcements:   Oxegen: We have another festival show to tell you about - on Sunday July 10th, Coldplay will close the main stage at this year's Oxegen Festival. Tickets have just gone on sale via ticketmaster.ie. For more information on the festival, head

Several websites including Billboard and MTV have today CONFIRMED that Coldplay and Nine Inch Nails will headline the sixth Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival, to be held April 30-May 1 at the Empire Polo Field in Indio, Calif. The fest will also feature reunion performances by pioneering rock acts Gang Of Four, the Cocteau Twins and Bauhaus, as well as the first live appearance since late 2002 from Weezer.   The first day's bill will also feature rock acts Wilco (who were originally con

Glastonbury sources revealed this week that Coldplay will headline this year's festival, along with The White Stripes and Kylie on the Pyramid Stage.   It was confirmed to Virtual Festivals the acts that will be headlining the Pyramid Stage. As rumoured for weeks, The White Stripes will play Friday, Coldplay on Saturday, with Kylie finishing things off on Sunday.   Looking further ahead, Eric Clapton has been confirmed to play at the 2007 Glastonbury Festival, with the festival taking a year out

Coldplay have been confirmed to play Australia’s 'Splendour in the Grass', which takes place July 19-20.   The festival, at Byron Bay on the New South Wales north coast, will also feature Placebo, Alpinestars and Goldfrapp. Aussie rockers Powderfinger will headline the Main Stage on Saturday July 19, with Coldplay closing the festival the following evening.   More acts are due to be announced in the coming weeks, with tickets going on sale May 2.

The rumor on Coldplay's involvement in Swizz Beatz new album is finally confirmed true. The rock band is going to perform its score in the track "Part Of The Plan".   No report yet as to which member and how many of them are contributing in this song. The closest probability is pointed to the lead singer, Chris Martin who is also in process of producing song "Homecoming" for Kanye West's new album.   "Part Of The Plan" is going to be Swizz's second single from the album "One Man Band Man" afte

Viva La Vida collaborator to support at six shows, Coldplay confirm   After playing with Coldplay at last month's free shows (and collaborating on the new album), Coldplay are pleased to announce that Jon Hopkins has been added to the bill for the following concerts...   14 July - The Forum, LA (Shearwater also appearing) [discussion] 15 July - The Forum, LA (Shearwater also appearing) [discussion] 19 July - MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas (Shearwater also appearing) [discussion] 22 July - Uni

Robbie Williams is going on strike in protest at the private equity firm that has taken over his record company, as other stars down tools in an artists’ revolt.   Coldplay, one of EMI’s few US chart-toppers, are also prepared to withdraw their labour. Their manager said that the band was considering its options after EMI’s head of music left this week, with thousands more redundancies expected.   The 30-million album selling Coldplay, currently recording new material with Brian Eno, are upset a