Coldplay
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Studio Sessions
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April 16, 2012 Hear a new interview about Mylo Xyloto, then revisit past appearances from the World Cafe vault.
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October 7, 2005 Chris Martin and his band Coldplay have found success again with the band's latest, X&Y.
Interviews & Profiles
October 22, 2011 Members Chris Martin and Will Champion discuss the band's curiously named new album, Mylo Xyloto.
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August 8, 2008 Hear an interview with the massively successful English pop band on WXPN's World Cafe.
Discover Songs
November 16, 2009 Our 50 most important recordings of the decade continues, from Kelly Clarkson to Jay-Z.
December 15, 2008 See and hear what NPR listeners picked as the best albums of 2008.
December 8, 2008 Hear a far-reaching roundtable discussion of the year's best albums and biggest surprises.
November 16, 2006 A mash-up of Cuban rhythms and Coldplay; Los Angeles rapper Pigeon John; Atlanta art rock trio H...
June 8, 2005 The much-awaited new CD from Coldplay; Electronic psychedelica from Kasabian; Indian high-tech r...
October 7, 2002 Film score fun with Roger Roger; Celtic cantigas from Gerald Trimble; Canadian bluesman Michael ...
News
October 15, 2010 What is a song's "hook?" It's that part that sticks in your mind -- whether you want it to or not.
May 11, 2009 In spite of Coldplay's success, the band has a nagging problem: three charges of plagiarism.
February 9, 2009 Robert Plant and Alison Krauss won five Grammy Awards Sunday night.
February 6, 2009 Tom Moon profiles the nominees for Album of the Year at Sunday's Grammy Awards.
December 8, 2008 Author Timothy English weighs in on Satriani's allegation that Coldplay stole his song.
Reviews
October 24, 2011 The superstar rock band once again enlists the help of Brian Eno for its fifth album.
December 15, 2008 See and hear what NPR listeners picked as the best albums of 2008.
December 8, 2008 Hear a far-reaching roundtable discussion of the year's best albums and biggest surprises.
June 22, 2005 Rock critic Ken Tucker reviews two new releases from Coldplay and Dressy Bessy.
June 6, 2005 The third album from the British rock band Coldplay is called X&Y. Mike Jollett reviews it.
More Stories
December 14, 2011 Though spring releases mostly held their ground, a few dark horses swooped into top slots.
