Artist Playlists
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Coldplay articulate the moments and emotions that often seem indefinable—that euphoric high of falling in love, the gut-wrenching pain of falling out of it, the potent buzz of collective hope. It all starts with Chris Martin's sincerity and introspection—he's as likely to reflect and lament as to look outward—and a falsetto that absolutely soars. The band is right alongside him, carrying soft piano-and-guitar rock to heart-racing crescendos, and experimenting, over the years, with orchestral arrangements, moody electronics, and producers like Brian Eno. - Since the excellent wave of videos from their dynamic 2000 debut, <i>Parachutes</i>—including “Yellow” and “Don't Panic”—Coldplay's captivating visuals have reflected the joyful heights and devastating valleys of their emotionally rich music. Between the trippy reversals of “The Scientist” and the (literal) fireworks of anthemic masterpiece “Fix You”, the band's imagery is poignant and fulfilling.
- Whether they're exploring cutting-edge pop or atmospheric electronics, Coldplay have always been an adventurous studio band, but onstage, their epic ballads and driving anthems become even more passionate and poignant. Sing along to every stirring chorus with this collection of soaring Coldplay performances.
- Chris Martin has never shied away from expressing how he feels, whether he’s crooning about the stars (and the person for whom they shine), or fervently hoping that he can fix whatever ails his tear-stained love. These tender, open-hearted missives are the musical equivalent of pillow talk, amplified and enhanced.
- Being music fans as well as musicians, Coldplay have always been keen to discuss their influences. Weaned on a diet of ‘80s indie heroes and Britpop greats like R.E.M., The Smiths, and Oasis, as well as arena-filling legends like U2 and David Bowie, the quartet unsurprisingly became adept at turning out the heartstring-tugging ballads and soaring rock anthems they are best known for.
- Coldplay's breakneck work ethic has given fans a side benefit of stockpiling a vast arsenal of singles and rarities. B-side “Rainy Day” emphasizes their dedication to precision and big sounds, whereas their contribution to Angelina Jolie's film Unbroken (“Miracles”) is the stuff of persistence and grace. Their legendary live shows feature dizzying sing-alongs and unforgettable refrains, as on “Fix You (Live).”
- This spectacular, outer-space-themed show—packed with special effects such as fireworks and lasers—is in support of the UK rock band’s 2021 album <i>Music of the Spheres</i>, which was produced by Max Martin and inspired partly by <i>Star Wars</i>. The energy is expectedly euphoric. “Playing live is the reason we exist as a band,” lead vocalist Chris Martin tells Apple Music. “That’s where we feel most at home and where our recordings really come alive. And we’ve been blessed with the most incredible audiences. We just love it.” Whether you’re preparing for an upcoming show or revisiting one you recently attended, explore the set list and put yourself in the crowd.
- Lean back and relax with some of their mellowest cuts.
- Coldplay made wearing your heart on your sleeve cool again, blasting down the door for new and unique artists. Snow Patrol's stark guitars and strong beat (“Run”) echo the band's earlier tendency toward tightly orchestrated rock, while the alternating pianos and lofty guitar lines of The Script's “Superheroes” seek to “turn that pain into power,” a deep undercurrent throughout the music of Coldplay.
- Grab the mic and sing along with some of their biggest hits.