Stereogum — The two bands most transparently ambitious about (and best positioned for) being The Biggest Band In The World are duking it out in their own private transatlantic fight for Christmas #1 today: Earlier it was America’s the Killers with their holida... more info
Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Elton John has taken a huge swipe at Oasis for failing to crack America.The legend has called Noel and Liam Gallagher "stupid sods" for cancelling a series of gigs in the US in the mid-Nineties.He said: "They were enormous in Britain, they were enorm... more info
Pop Crunch — Just in time for Christmas, Coldplay has announced that it will wish fans Happy Holidays by releasing a new holiday-themed song — entitled “Christmas Lights” — “in the key of G,” to iTunes on Wednesday, Dec. 1. more info
Chorus.fm — *Coldplay* (http://absolutepunk.net/coldplay) have been drawing influences (http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2010/nov/26/new-coldplay-album-inspired-graffiti) from New York graffiti artists and the anti-Nazi resistance for their next album. more info