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Radio 2,03 Feb 2025,12 mins

Coldplay - Full Set

Radio 2's Piano Room

Available for 11 days

One of the biggest bands in the world, Coldplay kick off Radio 2's Piano Room Month 2025 from the BBC’s Maida Vale Studios. The band perform three exclusive tracks - including a Proclaimers cover - and they chat to Jo Whiley about their rise from university band to globe-conquering giants. Since their breakthrough album ‘Parachutes’, Coldplay has become one of the most successful and influential musical acts of the 21st century. With over 100 million albums sold globally, the band have continued to experiment with their music, evolving their sound with each new release. Their record-breaking ‘Music Of The Spheres’ world tour is set to come to an end this summer, with an unparalleled 10 nights at Wembley Stadium. Back for its fourth year, Radio 2's Piano Room Month sees globally famous, award-winning artists perform three tracks - a new song, one of their well-known numbers, and an unexpected cover version - all featuring the piano, and all in the setting of the legendary Maida Vale studio 7.

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