The Quietus — New Martin-fronted mini-opus to surface in November more info

ContactMusic — Coldplay, Duffy, Britney Spears are the frontrunners for glory at the ceremony, with a hat-trick of award nominations. Coldplay are in the running for the ... more info

Stereogum — Uploads of Coldplay's latest Vida vid hit YouTube starting last Friday only to be aggressively taken down by EMI. Now the clip's back in an official capacity, so you can confidently click here and expect to see it without error. more info

Star Online, Malaysia — For Coldplay bassist Guy Berryman, though, the nightly thrill of performing in the world's biggest band is intact. more info

Guardian Music — While some may see Maroon 5 as among the snooziest rockers this side of, er, Coldplay, the American band are also one of the bestselling rockers this side of (oh all right) Coldplay. Now, almost as a nod to both these qualities, Maroon 5 have announc... more info

Yahoo! Music — Reuters - Liverpool hosts the MTV Europe Music Awards on Thursday, and U.S. stars Beyonce and Kanye West will perform alongside British stalwarts Take That and Duffy. more info

Reuters — LONDON (Reuters) - Liverpool hosts the MTV Europe Music Awards on Thursday, and U.S. stars Beyonce and Kanye West will perform alongside British stalwarts Take That and Duffy. more info

Pop Matters — Tobacco Truck Sweat [MP3] Street Trash [Video] Coldplay Lovers in Japan [Video] The Streets Heaven for the Weather [Video] Charlie... more info

Pop Matters — In Brit terms, this is more Libertines than Coldplay. In other words, this is a real rock record. It’s morbid rather than morose, bluesy not blue. more info

Detroit Free Press — It was an evening of pretty melodies, plaintive piano ballads and arena-sized charisma as Coldplay stepped into the Palace of Auburn Hills Monday night. more info