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Coldplay Create Comic To Explain Origins Of Mylo Xyloto Album

Posted 7/11/12 12:50 pm EST by in Coldplay, comic-con

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By Zachary Swickey

For those curious about the meaning behind the peculiar title of Coldplay’s last album, Mylo Xyloto, you’re about to be enlightened: the band has announced a comic book series that will tell the origin story of the Mylo Xyloto character.

The band announced on their website yesterday (July 10) that the upcoming comic series will go on sale this very week at none other than San Diego’s Comic-Con. The series is being co-written by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Mark Osborne (known for directing “Kung Fu Panda” and this amazing music video for Kenna).

The band states that the project began its gestation period three whole years ago, writing, "Gradually Mylo's story and universe came together and this ended up providing the backdrop for the album and tour.”

Coldplay also revealed the series will be six comics total and that Osborne will be making a personal appearance at Comic-Con. “To kick things off Mark's going to be holding a panel at Comic Con in San Diego this week. So if you're there you can ask him 'who's major minus?' and 'what the hell's the hypnofeed all about?'”

An interview with Osborne on Coldplay’s website asks him for a brief plot synopsis and the story sounds pretty wild. “All I will say is it is the story of Mylo Xyloto, a young Silencer on the front lines of a war against sound and color in the world of Silencia," he explained. "Mylo discovers that the enemy he's been trained to hate his whole life might not be the enemy after all."

A limited supply of exclusive editions of issue #1 will be available via the band’s webstore. The six-part comic series will be published by “The Simpsons” creator Matt Groenig’s Bongo Comics Group. The following issues will be available monthly beginning February 2013.

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Coldplay Releases Acoustic Version Of Rihanna Duet 'Princess of China'

Posted 6/25/12 12:28 pm EST by in Coldplay, Rihanna

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By Elizabeth Lancaster (@lizzydl)

As if "Princess of China" wasn’t already awesome enough, Coldplay and Rihanna have upped the ante by changing the vibe of the hit with a new acoustic version, released this morning. This new version is reminiscent of the charismatic collaborative performance the two brought to the Grammy Awards this past year.

Coldplay haven't been shy about signing the praise of the pop princess, going on record (several times) to tell the world just how great they think she is. Coldplay have described Rihanna as an “incredible artist,” who was their first choice for the track. And after the original release, the Grammy performance, the video and now this acoustic version, we think it’s fair to say they made a great choice.

Chris Martin had his eye on Rihanna for a while, telling MTV News back in September (interview, after the jump) just before the release of Mylo Xyloto, "So, in like a dream scenario, we had a song that I'd secretly kind of written to see if Rihanna would want to sing it." Sing it she did, and RiRi provided just the edge the tune needed.

What do you think of the acoustic version? Listen here and sound off in the comments.

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Coldplay Frontman Chris Martin Reveals 10-Year Struggle With Ear Condition Tinnitus

Posted 5/4/12 9:00 am EST by in Coldplay

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In an interview with the Daily Mirror, Coldplay frontman Chris Martin reveals that he's been suffering from the ear condition tinnitus for around 10 years.

The condition, which is defined by the perception of sound within the ear in the absence of corresponding external sound, often an intense buzzing or ringing, can cause severe earaches and headaches and can result in permanent deafness if it goes untreated. It is not uncommon in musicians or people who spend large quantities of time in loud environments.

"I wish I'd thought about it earlier. Now we always use moulded filter plugs, or in-ear monitors, to try and protect our ears," Martin told the Mirror. "You can use industrial headphones, but that looks strange at a party."

Though Martin is now trying to protect himself from further ear damage and the condition has stabilized, the damage already done appears to be irreversible.

"I've had tinnitus for about 10 years, but since I started protecting my ears it hasn't got any worse," he continued. "Looking after your ears is unfortunately something you don't think about until there's a problem. I wish I'd thought about it earlier."

The reason Martin is coming forward now is because he is backing the Action On Hearing Loss campaign, which warns of the potential danger of listening to overly loud music.

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Chris Martin Kicks Coldplay-Crooning Intruder Out Of His London Garden

Posted 12/28/11 1:20 pm EST by in Coldplay

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By Zachary Swickey

Coldplay crooner Chris Martin has revealed that he had to throw out a singing intruder who had forced his way into the singer’s personal garden.

It clearly wasn’t a hostile situation as Martin recounted the story to the Daily Mirror: “I had a guy the other day who climbed over the gate of our house and started singing Coldplay songs to his friends on the street.”

Perhaps Martin was digging the intruder’s cover versions, because the (likely drunk) fan was already on Coldplay hit number three or four when Martin finally intervened, saying, “Listen, you’re not doing that right.” No, Martin didn’t join him in the sing-a-long, but he didn’t call the cops either. “He politely left. It was bordering on intrusion. Still, it’s nice that people like the songs,” Martin continued. No word on whether his wifey, Gwyneth Paltrow, got to hear the renditions.

Haven’t we all wanted to scale Chris Martin’s fence and serenade our passing friends on the street? OK, maybe you haven’t, but if you’re itchin’ to hear Coldplay in person you’ll have plenty of chances coming up in 2012. Read More...

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Coldplay And Emma Stone Are No Match For Adele's 'Someone Like You'

Posted 11/14/11 12:24 pm EST by in Adele, Coldplay, Television

Adele's music is widely acclaimed for its emotional resonance and it seems that the diva's voice and powerful lyrics can reduce even the world's biggest band and one of Hollywood's top up-and-comers to tears.

That was the joke during a sketch on "Saturday Night Live" this weekend. In the skit, Emma Stone and Co. played officemates who discover that whenever you need a good cry, Adele's "Someone Like You" is the perfect track to turn to.

So secretly universal is breaking down to Adele's hit that Kristen Wiig's character declares, "Everyone with a heart and an iTunes account does it."

Later, in a bit of behind-the-scenes fun, we see this week's musical guest Coldplay losing it while watching the sketch on a monitor.

This was Stone's second time hosting the show and she proved once again that her natural comic timing and graceful presence make one of the best "SNL" hosts in recent memory (actually, between Stone, Melissa McCarthy and Charlie Day, "SNL" is having a pretty strong season so far).

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Anagrammatic Excellence: Coldplay's 'Mylo Xyloto' Has Us All Mixed Up

Posted 8/12/11 5:44 pm EST by in Coldplay

Coldplay Mylo XylotoGreat news, logophiles: Coldplay's new album is called Mylo Xyloto, a title which defies definition and is sure to give writers and copyeditors worldwide headaches for the next 12 months (No lie: when I first filed this blog, I had it spelled as Xylo Myloto.) If our conversation in the morning news meeting was any indication, it will prove a mouthful for even diehard fans.

The album is due October 25, with the official first single, "Paradise," due September 12 (which apparently makes "Every Teardrop is a Waterfall" the street single). Mylo features production work from Markus Dravs, Daniel Green and Rik Simpson, with "enoxification and additional composition by Brian Eno," and probably includes tracks like "MX/Hurts Like Heaven," "Major Minus," "Us Against the World" and "Charlie Brown," which the band have premiered live in recent months.

And while all of that is certainly noteworthy, today, I'd rather talk about the title itself. Because not only does it sound like a clothing-optional beach in the Greek Isles (or a nasty viral disease,) but, because it is largely inscrutable, it also inspires the inner etymologist within me. What, exactly, is the language of origin (Latin?) Googling it just brings up lots of Coldplay Web sites. How, precisely, is it pronounced? (Oh, just scanning the press release now, and apparently it's "my-lo zy-letoe.") And, since we're on the subject, just how many anagrams can you pull from its 10 letters?

Of course, it bears mention that whenever you're talking about pronunciation and anagrams, you know you're in the presence of true titular greatness. So, after spending some serious time with a pen and a piece of paper, here's every possible anagrammatic combination I can think of. The word "Ox" comes up a lot. For whatever reason, I'd like to think that makes Chris Martin happy.

Presenting to you anagrams from Mylo Xyloto:

Molly Toy Ox


Toll My Ox Yo


Lo Lox My Toy


Lot Lox My Yo


Yo, My Toy Lox


My Toy Lox Lot

Rather see them in animated form? Enjoy:



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Songs Of The Summer: Rock/Indie

Posted 6/21/11 1:00 pm EST by in Coldplay, the-strokes

By Morgan Schwartz and Matt Goodhue

With the sun out and the nights cool, summer is all about parties and having a good time. These new indie/rock tracks will keep your summer nights going until the sun rises, whether you're at a packed party or just hanging with your close friends. Each song has a different dynamic that captures the feel of summer, making the days and nights feel like they'll last forever.

1. “Under Cover of Darkness,” The Strokes

Julian Casablanca's ability to control a song with his voice is clearly evident in this summer jam. The screechy guitar bends and fast-paced drums create an upbeat, catchy feel and a chorus with the perfect hook. Take one listen and you'll be singing this for the rest of the day.

2. “Fire Away,” Dawes

With the release of their sophomore album, Nothing is Wrong, released earlier this month, this southern California rock band proved its flair for writing smooth verses that explode into a heavy chorus. The vocal harmonies during the breakdown, featuring Jackson Browne on the record, are perfect for a sing-a-long with your friends. Also, lead singer and guitarist Taylor Goldsmith completely shreds on this one.

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Lollapalooza Schedule Creates Headaches: Muse Vs. Coldplay?

Posted 6/7/11 1:55 pm EST by in Coldplay, Eminem, Foo-Fighters, Live Music, Lollapalooza

It's the best and worst moment of every U.S. festivalgoer's life: schedule day. On the one hand, you can't wait to see when your favorite bands are playing and then start planning your long weekend. On the other, you dread the sight of two of your absolute faves playing on opposite sides of the mile-long field at EXACTLY THE SAME TIME!

In which case Tuesday (June 7) morning was either a huge relief or a major bummer if you're planning on trekking to Chicago on August 5 for Lollapalooza. First, the good news: With the exception of a few headliner conflicts, the schedule is actually one of the most fan-friendly rundown in years.

Yes, Muse and Coldplay are playing at the same time on Friday night, which will probably cause major headaches for thousands of fans of falsetto-driven, pomp and circumstance English rock. (To say nothing of the fact that party hardy DJ Girl Talk and excellent post rockers Ratatat are also playing at the same time as the headliners, which may pull some Lollers in yet more directions.)

But the rest of the day has a pretty open schedule that allows for some decent stage hopping. If you start the day off with some solid indie rock courtesy of Wye Oak, it's just a hop, skip and jump to latest English lad rock sensations the Vaccines, with perhaps a stop-off for some psychedelic bits from the Delta Spirit, a touch of hippie-pop from Grace Potter & the Nocturnals and new-wave reminiscing with Foster the People, at which point things pile up a bit.

Awesome Smiths-inspired rock from the Smith Westerns, or English rap from Tinie Tempah? Brainy rock from the Mountain Goats or the latest from Fall Out Boy's Pete Wentz's new band, Black Cards? Noise avalanche from Sleigh Bells or arty stomp from a Perfect Circle?
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Estelle Says New Material Is 'Somewhere Between Marvin Gaye And Coldplay'

Posted 5/13/09 3:41 pm EST by in Coldplay

By Rya Backer

Did you have the sing-songy chorus of Estelle and Kanye West's Grammy-winning "American Boy" stuck in your head for a good amount of 2008? Well, so did Estelle. That's why she's happy to reveal that she's working on new material as we speak.

"I'm sick of singing 'American Boy,' so we need something else," the West London native confessed at a recent party for the fashion line Chloé.

Recently, Dave Sitek of TV on the Radio — who has produced work for Scarlett Johansson and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs — helped her record a track. "He's amazing," Estelle gushed, "I'm really excited. We just finished a song together. I listened to it all the way here. I'm having a moment. He's really, really cool.'' Read More...

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Eminem, U2, Coldplay Promise Two Albums In One Year -- Will It Happen?

Posted 3/16/09 3:15 pm EST by in Coldplay, Eminem, U2

Getting one album a year set up and released is enough of a chore amid the smoking ruins of the music business. While albums frequently dropped every four to six months in the 1960s, unless you're multi-band-leader Jack White, the lag time between major releases these days tends to be three or more years. And if you're Guns N' Roses or Dr. Dre, well ...

Some, like Lil Wayne, pack that gap with hundreds of mixtape tunes and guest appearances, but even Weezy seems to be struggling to nail what is shaping up to be the new brass bragging ring in the biz: the two (or three) albums in a year watermark. While his rock album, Rebirth, was supposed to be released this spring, last we knew it was still in the "TBD" category.

So far this year, we've had U2, Eminem and Coldplay saying they'll drop a second brand-new disc of material either in the same calendar year or within 365 days of their most recent efforts. But considering the gaps between their two most recent releases (almost five years, five years and three years, respectively), and the fact that they're among the biggest acts in the world, turning that ship around so quickly would be impressive, though highly unlikely. Read More...

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