Guardian Music — From careering around Wigan in his mate’s Mini to posing with a drip in his arm, the former Mad Richard has had a breakneck ride. He may now be living a quieter life but he still wants to be ‘bigger than the Verve’“The way w... more info

Stereogum — Here’s a treat for everyone who’s ever wondered “Why Does It Always Rain On Me?” Or who remembers when Coldplay came on the scene seeming like a Travis ripoff band. Or who simply appreciates a well-written pop-rock tune with a light, effortle... more info

Idolator — Watch the Coldplay frontman sing the 1985 classic with 8th graders. more info

BBC News - UK — Coldplay and Kate Bush's tribute to Prince; McFly to perform full albums; new Divine Comedy material. more info

NME — Singer also played a Coldplay rarity at charity fundraiser more info

Stereogum — Yesterday, Coldplay frontman Chris Martin performed at Chords 2 Cure, a Santa Monica benefit concert to raise money for pediatric cancer research. Martin played a short set with A-Side, a band of eighth graders from the Crossroads School, performing ... more info

Guardian Music — Tickets for Glastonbury 2016 were sold out just hours after they went on sale. But we’ve kept 20 pairs of tickets back for our Members and you have until midnight on 27 April to enter our drawSummer’s coming and that means so is Glastonbury. This... more info

Idolator — Other musicians on the list include Coldplay and One Direction. more info

The Mirror — Nick Jonas and Jess Glynne will also play the free festival in Exeter more info

Perez Hilton — If you miss the days when Coldplay used to sound like Coldplay before they went electro, then Tom Odell's the guy for you! The Brit has that sound and he's back with a great new song that will win him many new fans! Check out Magnitised above! Then C... more info