
The 20-year story of Coldplay’s ascension to global success is nothing short of a modern-day fairy tale. But, let’s go back to the start, to September 1996, when four students met at University College of London (UCL) and became friends. This is where Big Fat Noises, Starfish and, finally Coldplay burst spectacularly to life.
Debs Wild discovered, developed and championed Coldplay from their Day One, and now operates as one of Coldplay HQ’s trusted inner circle.
Malcolm Croft is a former music journalist and popular culture commissioning editor. Over the past 15 years he has spent time with many of the world’s most exciting bands, from 5SOS to McFly, and hundreds of others in between, including Coldplay themselves.
"After all that time, Coldplay are still a band who wear their hearts on their sleeves, have genuine chemistry together, and the music they create, makes them stronger than ever. Their songwriting has allowed them to remain relevant through the ever-changing musical landscape. There’s nothing manufactured here."