More than 20 years since Coldplay released their debut Parachutes, the album, like much of the music from the British rockers, still rings in Field Guide’s head. That first introduction to the band ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Coldplay’s Parachutes returns to the Billboard 200 at No. 169 ...

Curious from birth, Fiona is a music writer, researcher, and cultural theorist based in the UK. She studied her Bachelor of Music in London, specializing in audiovisual practices, and progressed to a ...

Before the pop boom of 2010, rock bands were still major forces in the music industry. Though, as current events show us, bands are not the most popular musical acts anymore. Well, there is still one ...

Coldplay’s 2000 track “Sparks” goes viral and debuts on five Billboard charts, nearly entering the Hot 100 and pushing Parachutes back onto an albums tally. In this image released on December 12, 2024 ...

Coldplay's debut album Parachutes just turned 20 yesterday. And to commemorate the annivesary, the band has shared footage from the never-before-seen first take of the music video for their ...

As ‘Parachutes’ turns 26, the story behind “Yellow” reveals how a nighttime break, a busted piece of studio gear and a Neil ...

It’s been a while since Seattle has witnessed a music phenomenon first-hand, which is why Coldplay’s Friday night appearance at the sold-out Showbox arrived with a heaping spoonful of hype. The ...

The bulk of the collection centers on Coldplay's "Blue Room" sessions at London's Orinoco Studios.