Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Coldplay’s "Sparks" goes viral, helping "The Scientist" reach new ...

Coldplay’s “Sparks” climbs to No. 39 on the U.K. singles chart, marking the band’s thirtieth top 40 hit as two other classics also remain on multiple tallies. NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - JULY 22: Chris ...

When singer, pianist and guitarist Chris Martin formed a band with a few other students at University College London in 1997, the quartet chose the ill-fitting name Big Fat Noises. Soon, bassist Guy ...

"Viva la Vida" would also win Coldplay a Grammy Award for Song of the Year, but not before making history with its chart success overseas. Monday, June 22 marks 18 years since the beloved group landed ...

"I used to rule the world, seas would rise when I gave the word..." Couldn't agree more, Chris Martin. Hey Coldplay fans, what's your favorite song by the band? It might be hard to pick. Back in 2008, ...