We saw Coldplay on their tour last summer and have to admit that those earnest boys give good concert. They also seem like genuinely nice guys, despite Chris Martin's occasional case of overly earnest foot-in-mouth disease. more ›

With their fourth studio album firmly entrenched on the charts, Coldplay easily filled the United Center with fans for their two-night concert stand this week, a far cry from their last relatively intimate appearance at The Metro. The enthusiasm we saw from the Chicago stop on their worldwide Viva la Vida tour is arguably a testament to Coldplay’s longevity: ponder all you want about the quality of the music, but a whole lot of people still like the band. more ›

The weather has been gorgeous all week and, if you're like us, you've been stuck inside, dreaming of a chance to get out and about. Lots of bands are announcing late summer/early fall tour dates for our fair city and lots of Lolla-related shows happening, so while you wait for the weekend, here are some shows you can utilize your Ticketmaster clicking finger on. more ›

Oh, Coldplay. Look, we're not buying that whole "Coldplay is the last chance at a savior for EMI" conversation that's been ricocheting around the interwebs for, oh, the past six months. But if we were buying that argument, we'd probably tell EMI that they're in safe hands with the groups latest, the Brian Eno produced and cumbersomely titled Viva La Vida or Death And All His Friends. We hear more than a smidgen of U2 grandness peeking through the tracks, and Chris Martin has learned how to use his voice in ways that no longer directly parrot Jeff Buckley. Or Thom Yorke. Actually, Coldplay should be a critical punching bag by now, but face it, they've actually put together their best album yet. Maybe this little band has legs after all! more ›