Coldplay are making an effort to move away from the arena rock sound they are becoming known for in place of a more stripped down, acoustic sound on their new album.
Coldplaywill release a free live album, Leftrightleftrightleft, on May 15th. It'll be both given out physically at upcoming shows and as a free download on their official website.
The All Points West Festival line-up has been announced, taking place July 31st-August 2nd at Liberty State Park in New Jersey. Headliners include Beastie Boys, Coldplay and Tool, and other acts include Vampire Weekend, My Bloody Valentine, MSTRKRFT, Gogol Bordello, Fleet Foxes, Telepathe, Echo and the Bunnymen, Neko Case and lots more. Full line-up is in the replies.
Coldplay have responded to the Satriani lawsuit: "If there are any similarities between our two pieces of music, they are entirely coincidental, and just as surprising to us as to him."