Stereogum — Coldplay’s third album, X&Y, turned 20 two weeks ago. To mark the occasion, the band has dusted off “Speed Of Sound,” the album’s lead single, which was the band’s first American top 10 hit but was later disavowed by the band. more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy 65th birthday John Taylor (Duran Duran). All you need is now. Photo for MAGNET by Wes Orshoski. Read our “Guilty Pleasures” Sound Check on Duran Duran’s Rio and other albums (by ABBA, Def Leppard, Coldplay and more) we love to listen to h... more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday Nick Rhodes (Duran Duran). Don’t know what you’re thinking, don’t even know what you’re drinking. Read our “Guilty Pleasures” Sound Check on Duran Duran’s Rio and other albums (by ABBA, Def Leppard, Coldplay and more) we ... more info

Stereogum — The experimental UK eight-piece caroline like to have fun with names. This week, they’ll release their second LP, which is our current reigning Album Of The Week. It’s called caroline 2, which admittedly is not that fun of a name. But caroline... more info

Stereogum — The drums draw you in immediately. “Backwards,” the latest single from Leeds band Eades’ new album Final Sirens Call , begins with a skittering backbeat that keeps the song feeling brisk and lively all throughout its four minutes. It become... more info

Stereogum — Nigerian star Burna Boy has been working hard to conquer the world in recent years, playing stadiums and performing at the Grammys and collaborating with Coldplay and whatnot. Last year, Burna Boy announced plans to follow his 2023 album I Told T... more info

Antimusic Rock — Sweet Relief Musicians Fund launched a fundraiser featuring signed memorabilia & experiences from industry giants including Coldplay, R.E.M., Teddy Swims, The Mars Volta, Nickelback more info

Stereogum — Rosé and Bruno Mars’ “APT.” is one of the best pop songs in recent memory. You know it, I know it, and Coldplay know it. It’s why the galactic-scale pop-rock band welcomed the Blackpink alum to join them a few hours ago at Goyang Stadium ... more info

Stereogum — Nicole Lawrence is a soulful country-rock singer-songwriter from Los Angeles known for her mastery of guitar and pedal steel. She’s been a band member for artists including Jenny Lewis, Coldplay, Devendra Banhart, King Tuff, and Mary Timony. Law... more info

New York Post — Bollywood star Jasleen Royal came out with a mini documentary about how she was booed while on stage in Mumbai. more info