Coldplay News

Coldplay played the Bank Atlantic Center, Ft Lauderdale, Florida last night. No changes to the normal setlist.   Setlist:   Life In Technicolor Violet Hill Clocks In My Place Speed Of Sound Cemeteries Of London Chinese Sleep Chant 42 Fix You Strawberry Swing God Put A Smile Upon Your Face (techno version) Talk (techno version) The Hardest Part (piano - Chris) Postcards From Far Away (piano instrumental) Viva La Vida Lost! The Scientist (acoustic) Death Will Never Conquer (acoustic

Coldplay played the Amway Arena, Orlando, Florida last night. No changes to the normal setlist.   Setlist:   Life In Technicolor Violet Hill Clocks In My Place Speed Of Sound Cemeteries Of London Chinese Sleep Chant 42 Fix You Strawberry Swing God Put A Smile Upon Your Face (techno version) Talk (techno version) The Hardest Part (piano - Chris) Postcards From Far Away (piano instrumental) Viva La Vida Lost! The Scientist (acoustic) Death Will Never Conquer (acoustic - Will singing

More questions answered by The Oracle...   November 7, 2008 - submitted by Hamilton, United States of America Q. Is it a coincidence that the three best bands ever all were(are) signed to Capitol Records? Pink Floyd -Beatles -Coldplay…or did Coldplay hold out for Capitol due to the fact that Floyd and the moptops were on it? The Oracle replies: Well, all being British bands we prefer to say they are signed to EMI (which goes through Capitol in the States). Bands can’t hold out for labels, as tha

More questions answered by The Oracle...   November 6, 2008 - submitted by Alison, United Kingdom Q. Is the reason you’ve ignored my question “When will we get to hear Lhuna?” fifteen times, that you simply don’t know the answer? I’m not trying to be rude, I just really want to hear that song and I think my question is as valid post of the ones answered. Much love, Alison The Oracle replies: I admire your tenacity I really do and I’m aware that you have repeatedly sent that question. I don’t ans

Boston 92.9FM will be playing a special show for Coldplay's 10th Anniversary. It's on tonight at 10pm (EST) and then will be repeated tomorrow night at 10pm. Non-Boston folks, you can listen online at bostonradio929.com   For more on this, and to join the Coldplaying listening party, click here [thanks DIonysia]   101.9 RXP in New York are also having a Coldplay 10th Anniversary special on 9th November from 6-7pm and then from 7-9pm they are replaying the entire Chris Martin Take-Over! Chris Mar

'oh they say you can see your future, inside a glass of water, the riddles and the rhymes'...   Grab your exclusive preview of Coldplay's fantastic new EP 'Prospekt's March' on your own Facebook Profile - full details (and widget) are in the Coldplay forum now right here. So far we've heard Rainy Day, Life in Technicolor ii, Prospekt's March and Glass of Water, with more songs to come.   Instructions: To begin, rub the Glass of Water with your mouse to receive a Riddle or a Rhyme. If you're luck

Chris Martin has written a note from Atlanta, courtesy of Coldplay.com:   BARACK to the FUTURE >>>>> A note from Atlanta: November 5th 2008   A great great great day.   Barack Obama is elected and all feels right with the world. It's pretty amazing to be in America while it's all going on and we are grateful to be here. We hope you are well wherever you are.   Love, The band Coldplay  

The MTV Europe Music Awards returns to the UK with R&B superstar Beyonce and Welsh soul singer Duffy among the star performers. Former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney will be named the "Ultimate Legend" at the star-studded ceremony taking place in his home city, Liverpool tonight (6th November 2008).   Britney Spears, Coldplay and Duffy lead the nominations for the annual awards, which are presented in a different European country each year. All three acts are nominated for album of the year, alon

More questions answered by The Oracle...   November 4, 2008 - submitted by David, Columbia Q. Dear great oracle, I dont know if this question was already made, I just want to know about the non oficial cd or recopilation named “Castles” , it is true that it came from some Coldplay fans on the web?, what do the band think about this? I just found it really cool and amazing!! thanks! The Oracle replies: Castles is a bootleg CD. A bootleg is an unofficial release and is therefore not endorsed by th

More questions answered by The Oracle...   November 5, 2008 - submitted by Jesse, United States of America Q. Why did you have to yell ‘Barack Obama’ at the end of your song on SNL? You lost a lot of fans (including me) with that statement. People listen to music to escape from all of the junk and the politics. I just didn’t see the point after all you are from the UK what does it matter? The Oracle replies: You are of course entitled to your opinion, as are we, that is the nation, the band and

Coldplay played the The Phillips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia last night. No changes to the normal setlist.   Setlist:   Life In Technicolor Violet Hill Clocks In My Place Speed Of Sound Cemeteries Of London Chinese Sleep Chant 42 Fix You Strawberry Swing God Put A Smile Upon Your Face (techno version) Talk (techno version) The Hardest Part (piano - Chris. dedicated to Jennifer Hudson) Postcards From Far Away (piano instrumental) Viva La Vida Lost! The Scientist (acoustic) Death Will

Miami.com are giving away VIP tickets to Coldplay's forthcoming show at the BankAtlantic Center this coming Sunday (9th November 2008). Here are the details:   If you're like me, you've got a bone to pick with Ticketmaster. "Convenience" charges (which aren't waived if you physically go to the box office, fyi)? And for each ticket? Is it really so much harder to stuff two into an envelope instead of one? Point is, even before economical hard times, I stopped going to concerts unless a) Ticketmas

'oh they say you can see your future, inside a glass of water, the riddles and the rhymes'...   Grab your exclusive preview of Coldplay's fantastic new EP 'Prospekt's March' on your own Facebook Profile - full details (and widget) are in the Coldplay forum now right here. So far we've heard Rainy Day, Life in Technicolor ii, Prospekt's March and Glass of Water, with more songs to come.   Instructions: To begin, rub the Glass of Water with your mouse to receive a Riddle or a Rhyme. If you're luck

Coldplay played the The Palace of Auburn Hills, Detroit last night. No changes to the normal setlist, but coldplayer melanieau had a birthday wish from Chris Martin during the show.   Setlist:   Life In Technicolor Violet Hill Clocks In My Place Speed Of Sound Cemeteries Of London Chinese Sleep Chant 42 Fix You Strawberry Swing God Put A Smile Upon Your Face (techno version) Talk (techno version) The Hardest Part (piano - Chris. dedicated to Jennifer Hudson) Postcards From Far Away (p

Coldplay's music video in support of their new single 'Lovers in Japan' has officially been released worldwide via the Parlophone YouTube channel at midnight on Wednesday 4th November (GMT, EST-5). You can watch the video .  The eagerly-awaited fourth video of the 'Viva La Vida Or Death And All His Friends' era is now officially released on the internet, following the three previous single videos (Violet Hill, Viva la Vida and Lost!), and not only that, the song will be aired on radio stations

More questions answered by The Oracle...   November 3, 2008 - submitted by carla, Netherlands Q. dear oracle... why exactly is it that in a venua the seats all the way in the are reffered to as the nosebleed section? The Oracle replies: Ooh I think you missed a bit out... the seats all the way at the top... are referred to nosebleed seats because It's common for high altitudes to cause nosebleeds and some of those seats are extremely high.   November 3, 2008 - submitted by Erick, United States o

Mat Whitecross making Jay-Z - Coldplay music video   More Coldplay video news on the horizon, as betweentheeyes.co.uk have published details of another possible collaboration with the Lovers in Japan, Lost! , Dancing Politicians and Bigger Stronger director, Mat Whitecross, to film a new video for Lost+ featuring Jay-Z [pictured]. Here is the blurb:   "Mat W has just jetted out to New York with BTE producer Ben Pugh to shoot an exciting collaboration between Coldplay and Jay-Z on a new music vid

Chris Martin is on the cover of the December 2008 issue of Q Magazine, which you can preview here and purchase via their website as it’s subscription only. The edition in the shops has Jonny Borrell on the cover. Every new subscriber this month will receive a copy of the ‘fantastic’ new Razorlight album Slipway Fires.   In addition, to celebrate Coldplay winning the 'Best Band In The World Today' Award they are also giving you the Coldplay gift pack 2CD and DVD! Here is the Chris Martin intervie

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

InMotion’s airport-based Media Hotspot kiosks in US will feature key EMI Music albums and singles for sampling and purchase, report Reuters.   New York, NY.– Under an agreement between EMI Music and InMotion Entertainment, music fans can now buy and download music directly to portable devices at major US airports. InMotion, the US’s largest airport-based electronics and entertainment retailer, will now make a selection of EMI Music’s key current and catalog albums and singles available for consu

Coldplay played the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia for the second time during the Viva La Vida tour last night. No changes to the normal setlist.   Setlist:   Life In Technicolor Violet Hill Clocks In My Place Speed Of Sound Cemeteries Of London Chinese Sleep Chant 42 Fix You Strawberry Swing God Put A Smile Upon Your Face (techno version) Talk (techno version) The Hardest Part (piano - Chris) Postcards From Far Away (piano instrumental) Viva La Vida Lost! The Scientist (acoustic)

NEW YORK (Fortune) -- EMI, one of the world's largest record companies, is considering turning over its distribution, sales and marketing operations in the United States to a rival in an attempt to cut its extensive losses, music industry sources said Friday.   Three industry sources told Fortune that the storied British company - whose catalog includes the Beatles, the Beach Boys and Coldplay - is talking to Warner Music (WMG), SonyBMG (SME) and Universal Music Group about assuming these functi

More questions answered by The Oracle...   October 31, 2008 - submitted by Whisp, New Zealand Q. Hello. we were recently priviledged enough to stumble across Coldplay's "Hardest Part" video and to let Barbara the 84 year old dancer into our lives. Is there anywhere that we might obtain some further information about the legend herself (and perhaps a tad about Spencer her tanned, g-string clad companion)? thanks oracle, you're a champ. Whisp and Thong xxx The Oracle replies: That video was made

Coldplay played the Verizon Center in Washington last night. No changes to the normal setlist, but if you caught a handful of confetti during the show, check them carefully as they're bats, not butterflies!   Setlist:   Life In Technicolor Violet Hill Clocks In My Place Speed Of Sound Cemeteries Of London Chinese Sleep Chant 42 Fix You Strawberry Swing God Put A Smile Upon Your Face (techno version) Talk (techno version) The Hardest Part (piano - Chris) Postcards From Far Away (piano

Coldplay's new video for Lovers In Japan is now available on iTunes, and will be offered as a free download for the next week.   The eagerly-awaited fourth video of the 'Viva La Vida Or Death And All His Friends' era is finally released on the internet, following the three previous single videos (Violet Hill, Viva la Vida and Lost!), and not only that, the song will be aired on radio stations worldwide from November 4th.   The LiJ video, which was leaked on YouTube several times within hours of