'Paradise' was the second single released from Coldplay's album Mylo Xyloto. It earned the group a Grammy Award nomination for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance. Chris Martin first started writing 'Paradise' when approached to write a winner's single for the competition show Instead, Coldplay kept it for themselves. They did end up performing the song live on the X Factor finale show. They also performed it live on the US television show Saturday Night Live. 'Paradise' became a top 5 hit in the US on the alternative, rock, and adult pop charts.
It also became a dance hit peaking at #7 and broke into the adult contemporary radio chart. 'Paradise' went all the way to #1 on the UK pop singles chart. Chris Martin of Coldplay has said that 'Speed Of Sound' was inspired by the band listening to music by Kate Bush and his own daughter Apple. The drumbeat was inspired by Kate Bush's song 'Running Up That Hill.' 'Speed Of Sound' was released as the lead single for the album X and Y. It reached the top 10 on the US pop singles chart becoming the band's biggest hit single to that point.
It also reached the top 10 at adult pop and alternative radio. With its top 10 debut on the Billboard Hot 100, Coldplay were the first British group to accomplish that feat since the Spice Girls nine years earlier with 'Say You'll Be There.' 'Speed Of Sound' was the group's biggest chart success in the US until 'Viva La Vida' hit #1 three years later.
. MGMT—‘Congratulations’ Undoubtedly one of the most anticipated upcoming releases for a band’s second album, MGMT’s “no singles” CD plans bewildered even their most loyal fans. While they made new song available for free download from their website, this track managed to leak onto the web too. Though not as peppy as we’re used to from the dynamic duo, it’s got a mellow charm that soothingly grows on you. Free Energy—‘Dream City’ A simple and straightforward 70s rock tune with jolly T.Rex-like “nah nah nahs”, this is definitely a feel-good, clap your hands, dance your cares away sorta song.
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The Beatles—‘Why Don’t We Do It In The Road (Tonovi Bootleg)’ Between and Paul McCartney’s that he’s headlining Isle Of Wight festival and Hard Rock Calling, it’s been Beatles mania in the headlines lately. Of course, this is also an invitation for new remixes to be made, and Tonovi gave this old song a fresh and subtle tune-up. Coldplay–‘Don Quixote’ Currently at the end of their ‘Viva La Vida’ tour, Coldplay have been unveiling live versions of some new, yet unreleased tracks in South America. ‘Don Quixote’ is, as Chris Martin describes, a song that celebrates the band’s Latin-American fanbase. Be sure to give this live sneak peak a listen.