Previously unreleased material from Coldplay, Dido, the Doves and others is slated for the soundtrack to the teen sci-fi drama Roswell. Due out February 26th, the album will include Dido’s “Here With Me,” the show’s theme song, both in its original version and in a remix done by Dido’s brother, Rollo, of the dance outfit Faithless. The soundtrack also includes Coldplay’s “Brothers and Sisters” and Ash’s “Shining Light” (both previously unavailable in the U.S.), as well as Hybrid’s remix of Sarah McLachlan’s “Fear,” a remix of Ivy’s “Edge of the Ocean” and the Doves’ cover the Beatles “Blackbird,” which was… Read more »
Coldplay took a break from recording its second album and squeezed into to a local London pub on Friday (November 23) to tune up for its upcoming American dates. The band, minus ill bassist Guy Berryman, performed at the Shepherd pub with “acoustic guitars, disco lights and a pub-singer P.A. system…hastily installed in the corner near the dartboard,” according to a report on the band’s official website (coldplay.com) by Coldplay guitar tech Matt McGinn. The trio played several of its own songs, including “Yellow,” “Trouble,” “Don’t Panic,” “Parachutes,” and the new “In My Place,” as well as covers of the… Read more »
Coldplay have given Rocky himself trouble over the use of their song “Trouble.” With a reputation already going around that the band isn’t too accomodating or considerate, Coldplay have denied Sylvestor Stallone use of the tune off their debut Parachutes for the soundtrack to his upcoming film called Driven. It seems the band was approached by Sly personally, but the actor’s charm couldn’t work on the Brit boys, who felt the music-to-movie matchup wasn’t appropriate. Someday they may be begging for Stallone to call them.
Coldplay guitarist Jonny Buckland has plenty of memories from the British group’s last North American tour earlier this year – and not all of them good. “The one that overshadows everything was going on for one song in New York and having to leave the stage ’cause Chris [Martin] had lost his voice,” Buckland says. “We did ‘Yellow’ with someone from the crowd singing. It wasn’t the best experience. And the gig we did in Chicago, the biggest indoor gig we ever headlined, there was a bucket by the side of the stage ’cause I was so sick. Guy [Berryman]… Read more »
After nailing “Shiver” with his trademark falsetto two songs into last night’s opening show of Coldplay’s second U.S. tour, Chris Martin greeted the crowd. “Sorry we’re a bit later than expected, like three months or something,” the singer told fans stuffed into Boston’s Avalon Ballroom, referring to a date Coldplay scrapped due to Martin’s sore throat. “But it gives you a buildup.” Vaulted expectations probably aren’t the best measure of a band such as Coldplay, a group supporting a solitary CD, Parachutes, whose sublime pleasures tend to creep up on listeners. Martin’s cheeriness lent levity to the British quartet’s 80-minute… Read more »
After cutting short a brief North American trek in February, Coldplay have announced plans to return to the States later this spring for a more extensive tour, set to kick off May 24 in Boston. The wistful Brit rock group has tapped Modesto, California’s Grandaddy to serve as the supporting act on the tour, which includes appearances on May 27 and 28 at the HFS Festival in Washington, D.C., and a June 23 KROQ-sponsored show in Los Angeles, according to Coldplay’s label. Coldplay pulled the plug on a New York gig on February 16 – and abandoned shows in Boston… Read more »
Are you feeling holly, jolly, merry, and bright? For every emo who is already in holiday mood, Fall Out Boy just released a cover of “It Feels Like Christmas,” originally from the iconic 1992 The Muppet Christmas Carol. This cover is totally Michael Caine-approved. The track is part of a new batch of Spotify Singles Holiday round-up. For every emo who is already in holiday mood, Fall Out Boy just released a cover of “It Feels Like Christmas,” originally from the iconic 1992 The Muppet Christmas Carol. While the song doesn’t feature cameos from Gonzo, Kermit, and crew, Patrick Stump… Read more »
In the wake of Ozzy Osbourne’s tragic death yesterday, July 22, artists around the globe have honored the Prince Of Darkness with heartfelt tributes and song dedications during their live shows. Coldplay At their Nashville show on July 22, Coldplay dedicated the entire show to Ozzy before launching into a cover of Black Sabbath’s “Changes.” Frontman Chris Martin shared, “We’d like to dedicate this whole show to the incredible, genius talent, and characterful gift to the world that was Ozzy Osbourne. We send our love to his family.” Lady Gaga During her set in San Francisco, CA, last night, Lady… Read more »
WE ARE SO BACK, BABY! We’ve heard a lot from Awsten Knight this year—between collaborations alongside 5 Seconds Of Summer guitarist Michael Clifford as well as Sorry My Love—he’s been booked and busy. But now we’re FINALLY hearing from Waterparks themselves. Marking their first official release of 2025 and the first real taste of new material since 2023’s Intellectual Property, the trio has dropped their latest sonic serotonin shot: “Red Guitar.” And while Knight insists we hear red, all signs point to yellow. On June 20, the band announced they’d be crashing the Reading & Leeds lineup on August 22,… Read more »
2024 is the year of IDLES. The British punk band has been sharing dazzling singles including “Dancer,” “Gift Horse,” and “Grace” ahead of their LP release TANGK, due out on February 16. Of course, the album release will be followed up by a year-long world tour, hitting much of North America, Europe, and the UK. As we wait to hear the full record, IDLES dropped one more music video for “Grace,” and they’re following in the footsteps of Coldplay. If you recall Coldplay‘s iconic “Yellow” music video of Chris Martin walking down the beach in the early morning, this “Grace”… Read more »
