Exclusive Interview: Coldplay Talk ‘Mylo Xyloto’, Lollapalooza & Their Haters

October 20, 2011 10:40 AM

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[pullquote quote="It took us twenty years to get to Lollapalooza. Thank you for making...four men's dreams come true." credit="Chris Martin"]Hear Marty Lennartz chat with Chris Martin & Johnny Buckland about how their forthcoming disc, Mylo Xyloto began as two separate albums, this summer’s performance at Lollapalooza (their first show back in the US since Viva La Vida) and how growing into a huge band creates a huge backlash.

On Sunday morning (8-11am), Chris & Jonny fill-in as DJ’s so they can play their favorite artists and reveal their favorite Coldplay songs. Then at 8pm on XRT’s Sunday Night Concert, we’ll rebroadcast Coldplay Live on Letterman from last month, featuring songs from the new disc. Finally on Monday at 8pm, tune in for Coldplay Firstplay: Live from London, celebrating the worldwide release of the album with this hour-long special giving the band a chance to introduce new songs and play live versions of some of our favorites. And if that’s not enough to satisfy even their most devoted fans…

[photogallerylink id=93284 align=left]We are sending a lucky VIP and a guest on an XRT Rock & Roll X-Cursion to Scotland to see Coldplay. Trip includes hotel, airfare, and tickets to the show on December 3rd! Enter in the Lounge for your chance to win; Must be 21 and over to enter. Provided by Capitol Music Group.