Hello again. Over the past ten years, Coldplay have accumulated a lot of instruments and memorabilia. From today (December 18) until December 31, the band have decided to auction many of them on eBay. All items will either be signed by all four members, or accompanied by a certificate of authenticity, again signed by the band. Please click here for full info (including details of limited bargain Buy Now offers), and to download your free 52-page catalogue. All proceeds will go to an amazing charity, Kids Company, which helps vulnerable children in London.
Back in July, Coldplay recorded a Stripped acoustic session in LA's Capitol Records building. You can now watch the entire session on iheartradio's site by clicking here. It's definitely worth a look.
Coldplay is offering a FREE download of their latest live record, LEFT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT. This is for all their fans that have supported them throughout the years - a thank you to the fans!
Nettwerk Music Group is proud to announce the signing of Australian rock n rollers HOWLING BELLS. The breakout group is set to release their sophomore album and N. American debut RADIO WARS on July 28th in the US and Canada, with their smoldering first single "Cities Burning Down" out June 2nd on iTunes. They'll celebrate early by joining COLDPLAY on their North American tour this May and June.
The UK-based band--lead vocalist Juanita Stein, guitarist brother Joel Stein, bassist Brendan Picchio and drummer Glenn Moule--formed in Australia in 2004 and shortly after moved to London, where they recorded their 2006 self-titled debut album with producer Ken Nelson (Coldplay). Since the first guitar strums of their stellar eponymous debut, the group has delivered a dark and razor sharp rock n roll sound that has left fans and media swooning in their wake. Driven by singles "Setting Sun" and "Low Happening," the success of Howling Bellssaw the foursome tour with the likes of The Killers and Placebo in Europe and Snow Patrol in Australia.
Already a top 30 album in the UK, their sophomore release Radio Wars sees the band expanding their darkly majestic sound and seems certain to elevate the group to a wider consciousness. The dark subject matter that marked the first remains, but it's a set of songs that are far more adventurous and diverse sounding, yet equally as melodic. For Radio Wars, the band partnered with Dan Grech-Marguerat, who has engineered records alongside producer Nigel Godrich, including Radiohead, Air and Paul McCartney.
The UK press have continued to pour on critical praise, declaring Radio Wars"unashamedly epic in it's scope, awash with windswept beauty and darkly romantic lyrics..." (UNCUT). The DAILY MAIL observes: "Singer Jaunita Stein's breathless vocals evoke vintage Debbie Harry while nodding towards the swagger of Garbage's Shirley Manson."
Now fresh off a triumphant homecoming show at V Festival in Melbourne, the group has the distinct pleasure of joining Coldplay this May and June as they tour across the US and Canada. Concertgoers will do best to be punctual as the Bells have been known to put on an intoxicating live performance. Says NME,"Take one magnificent frontwoman, one guitar genius, and a set of incredible songs, and what do you get? Total brilliance, obviously."
Check out the Video for 'Cities Burning Down'
Tour Dates:
05/20/09 - Virginia Beach, VA @ Verizon Wireless Amphitheater 05/21/09 - Bristow, VA @ Nissan Pavilion 05/23/09 - Hartford, CT @ Comcast Theater 05/24/09 - Hershey, PA @ Hershey Park Stadium & Star Pavilion 05/26/09 - Camden, NJ @ Susquehanna Bank Center 05/27/09 - Saratoga Springs, NY @ Saratoga Performing Arts Center 05/29/09 - Scranton, PA @ Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain 05/30/09 - Burgettstown, PA @ Post-Gazette Pavilion 06/01/09 - Darien Center, NY @ Darien Lake Performing Arts Center 06/02/09 - Clarkston, MI @ DTE Energy Music Theatre 06/04/09 - Cincinnati, OH @ Riverbend Music Center 06/05/09 - Noblesville, IN @ Verizon Wireless Music Center 06/06/09 - Nashville, TN @ Sommet Center 06/09/09 - New Orleans, LA @ New Orleans Arena 06/10/09 - San Antonio, TX @ AT&T Center 06/12/09 - Des Moines, IA @ Wells Fargo Arena at the Iowa Events Center 06/13/09 - Omaha, NE @ Qwest Center Omaha 06/15/09 - Winnipeg, MB @ MTS Centre 06/17/09 - Calgary, AB @ Pengrowth Saddledome 06/18/09 - Edmonton, AB @ Rexall Place 06/20/09 - Vancouver, BC @ General Motors Place 06/21/09 - Vancouver, BC @ General Motors Place
Coldplay has confirmed that they will be giving away a live album to everyone who comes and sees them play live. LeftRightLeftRightLeft, a live album given away for free to ticket holders from their Viva La Vida tour.
“It’s a way of saying thank you,” Martin said when the record was originally announced. “It’s a tough economy and people are paying a lot of money for tickets.” Indeed.
Here’s what you can get on May 15: 1. Glass Of Water 2. 42 3. Clocks 4. Strawberry Swing 5. The Hardest Part/Postcards From Far Away 6. Viva La Vida 7. Death Will Never Conquer 8. Fix You 9. Death And All His Friends
Grammy night was a big night for Coldplay, not only did they win a few Grammys, but 60 Minutes scored an outstanding interview with the band. According to Chris, they don't do a lot of interviews, so it's a treat to get an inside look behind the band.
'Lovers In Japan' is the latest video from Coldplay currently in rotation. This band has been non-stop for most of the year and continue on with their tour well into next year. They also recently released a new EP.
The EP features six brand new songs, plus two reworked versions of existing ones (the Lovers In Japan Osaka mix and Lost+). The EP is available on CD, vinyl and download. At the same time, a two-disc Viva La Vida (Prospekt's March edition) has been released, featuring both the album and the new EP.
I had the absolute pleasure to experience Coldplay's tour ONE more time before they head off to the UK and Europe, and the most amazing part, was it was their last night in the US, the night before Thanksgiving.
Not that I expected anything less, as I have seen them before, but they put on a spot on, flawless performance! From beginning to end, it was a static, energetic, and genuine show. Seeing them live, gives you a whole other appreciation for them and their music. I was accompanied by one of my closest and dearest friends, and on the way I asked "On a scale from 1 to 10 how much do you like Coldplay?". His answer, "ummmmm about a 7". When the show was over he was elated and blown away, even saying that in his 30 years of living, this was up there with the best show he had ever seen. I have seen probably over 1000 shows in my lifetime, and I have to agree, I was beside myself. Chris Martin and company put such a personal touch when they perform; they are there for the AUDIENCE!! They had the perfect mixture of new songs as well as their classics: The Scientist, Clocks, Speed of Sound, and finishing off with Yellow! What I loved is that they had a secret stage set up for the people in the "cheap seats" and the walked off stage, and performed for those that were not so lucky to be in the front, or close, which in turn, made them lucky. I have to say, if given the chance in the future, no matter the price.....GO AND SEE THEM!!!! It's an emotional, energetic experience you will NEVER forget.
CLICK HERE! to hear the brand new remix of Coldplay's "Lost" featuring Jay-Z. The song premiered on Ryan Seacrest's radio show on KIIS FM in L.A. yesterday morning.
It's hot and adds a whole new element to this already amazing song!
And finally we wrap up MUSICBLEEP VIDEO PREMIERE WEEK with the boys of Coldplay! They have had an amazing summer with the release of their Viva La Vida record and their latest tour.
"Lost" features footage from their recent tour - it brings me back to when I saw them perform at Leno. Viva La Coldplay!!
They are also planning on releasing an EP at the end of the year and a new CD sometime next year!
Coldplay has released an "alternative" version of their latest video "Viva La Vida", directed by Anton Corbijn. It features Chris walking around sans the band (until the very end) dressed as a King, while he holds a picture of the Viva La Vida album cover.
P.S. Doesn't he kind of remind you of the Burger King mascot? I'm just sayin'...
And here is the other "official" video of "Viva La Vida", directed by Hype Williams that we premiered on musicbleep last week.
Coldplay has a new video for "Viva La Video" directed by Hype Williams! It kind of looks like the iPod commercial they did, but I like it nonetheless...
More Coldplay pix and their second performance for their song "Lost" from the Tonight Show the other night. I still can't believe I was so freaking close!
I still can't believe I was at the Tonight Show yesterday watching Coldplay perform like 5 feet away! Here is their performance from last nights show in case you missed it. Also, you can check out the 2nd song they performed at www.nbc.com/tonightshow.
First, I gotta give a BIG shout out to my buddy VINCE for hooking me up! He hooked my ass up with a pair of passes to catch Coldplay on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno yesterday. I owe you my life VV - I was sooo freaking close to them! I was so far away at Monday nights show at the Forum, so it was really cool to see them play in a small outdoor venue during the day.
The Viva La Vida tour kicked off at the Forum in Los Angeles last night. "I can tell it's gonna be a good one," Chris Martin shouted after the first song. Chris and the gang played to a SOLD OUT house packed with screaming fans. Unfortunately, I didn't have the closest seats (see pictures above), however, I was still able to experience the force that is Coldplay. To even get to experience a Coldplay show was good enough for me - I was impressed!
They belted out hits old and new; favorites like “Clocks”, “The Scientist”, “Fix You” and “Violet Hill”. Also, these giant lights (balls) come down from the ceiling and were used as projectors. At one point a news clip of Bill O’Riley talking about the plagiarizing controversy Coldplay recently encountered with another band was splashed across the screen balls/lights. Bill barked that Chris wasn’t man enough to come on the show to defend the band, in which the entire arena erupted in boos!
My favorite part of the night was towards the end of the show, the guys run through the crowd, winding up high in the "nose bleed" section of the arena, where they sang an acoustic version of “Yellow”. "Sometimes you gotta visit the cheap seats," Martin said. The drummer, Will Champion was also able to spotlight his lead vocals on the just-released FREE DOWNLOAD “Death Will Never Conquer.”
Thanks to my friend who gave me these tickets for my birthday! What a way to end my week of celebrations - This has been the best b-day EVER!!
Set List: Life in Technicolor / Violet Hill / Clocks / In My Place / Viva la Vida / 42 / Yes / The Scientist / Chinese Sleep Chant / God Put a Smile Upon Your Face / Square One / Speed of Sound / Trouble / Lost! / Strawberry Swing / Yellow / Death Will Never Conquer / Fix You / Lovers in Japan/Reign of Love Encore: Death and All His Friends
A little note & a BIG sale from Coldplay...
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