Coldplay announced the release date from their new album, Ghost Stories. The band’s sixth album is being released on Parlophone/ Atlantic Records, will arrive in stores on May 19.
Their first single is “Magic.” It’s likely the new album will include ambient sounds and heartfelt vocals.
Coldplay are a British rock band formed by vocalist Chris Martin and guitarist Jonny Buckland. Their recent work has included Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friendsin 2008 and Mylo Xyloto in 2011. Coldplay has sold over 60 million records worldwide. The band has won eight Brit awards, taking home three wins for Best British Group. They have won seven Grammy Awards.
Coldplay’s new video clip was available online last week. Fans can pre-order Ghost Stories and receive an instant download of “Magic,” according to Billboard. The artwork for the album includes a pair of illustrated wings, according to The Guardian. The tracklist for Ghost Stories includes “Always in My Head,” “Ink,” “True Love,” “Oceans,” and “A Sky Full of Stars.”
Coldplay is headlining the iTunes Festival at SXSW on March 11.
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