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Coldplay's Touching Tribute to Adam Yauch

Dan Seitz — Sat, 05 May 2012 16:04:14 +0000

We can’t really think of two bands with more different styles, but everybody was deeply affected by the passing of Adam Yauch, aka MCA of The Beastie Boys. Coldplay had a concert yesterday, and put together this tribute to mark his passing. We have to admit, we never thought we’d see “Fight For Your Right” [...]

Listen to a Mash-Up of Every 2011 Pop Song You Love (or Hate) [VIDEO]

Donald Deane — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 16:21:52 +0000

In what may be one of the most ambitious mashups ever, a German DJ combines 29 pop hits from 2011 into a single song that clocks in at slightly more than four minutes. It should have been a mess, but the track is remarkably coherent and a ton of fun. DJ Mashup-Germany skillfully blends hit [...]

Coldplay's Chris Martin Joins Garth & Kat for Improvised Thanksgiving Songs on 'SNL' [VIDEO]

Bob Sassone — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 15:15:38 +0000

Confused, lying musicians Garth and Kat made another appearance on ‘Saturday Night Live’ last night to promote their Thanksgiving album. Fortunately, this time they weren’t alone. Their “backup singer” Chris Martin of Coldplay came out as their Hail Mary act to save them from scrutiny. The continuous improvisations of Martin, Kristen Wiig and Fred Armisen [...]

Double-Jointed Musician Plays the Piano Backwards [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 21:17:27 +0000

Evan Patrone has double-jointed shoulders and elbows, which allows him to sit on a bench and play the piano backwards. You'll probably cringe a little bit when you see his talent in action (nature did not intend for arms to bend that way, right?). And you may continuing cringing, depending on how you feel about Coldplay's 'Clocks,' the song he plays in the clip below: