Coldplay has recently dropped a new single titled “We Pray,” featuring collaborations with Little Simz, Burna Boy, Tini, and Elyanna. This uplifting track is available in five different versions, including a live rendition from the band’s headline set at Glastonbury in 2024, where they first introduced the song to the world.
These five versions are currently accessible on EcoCD and recycled 12” formats. The Tini version will be released on streaming platforms on Sept. 6, followed by the Elyanna version on Sept. 20. The live Glastonbury performance is exclusively available on the physical versions.
“We Pray” is a preview of Coldplay’s upcoming LP, Moon Music, set to be released on Oct. 4. This single follows their recent release, “Feels Like I’m Falling in Love,” which was unveiled in June.
Coldplay announced Moon Music as their 10th studio album, following up on 2021’s Music of the Spheres. Before dropping “Feels Like I’m Falling in Love,” the band premiered another new track, “All My Love,” at their inaugural concert in Athens, Greece. There are hints that this song may also feature on Moon Music, although the full tracklist has not been disclosed yet.
When Coldplay unveiled Moon Music, they revealed plans to release the album in various formats that adhere to new sustainability standards. For example, each vinyl copy of the album will be crafted from nine recycled plastic bottles, while the CD version will consist of 90 percent recycled polycarbonate. These eco-friendly efforts aim to reduce CO2 emissions during production by at least 78 percent and eliminate the use of over five metric tonnes of virgin plastic.
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Coldplay is currently on their Music of Spheres Tour. During a recent tour stop in Vienna, Austria, the band paid tribute to Taylor Swift as Chris Martin performed “Love Story” alongside opener Maggie Rogers. The song was dedicated to Swift and her fans following the unfortunate cancellation of her shows in the city due to a terror threat.
“Vienna made headlines for all the wrong reasons, but what stood out to us was the beauty and kindness of Taylor Swift’s fans,” Martin expressed at the Ernst Happel Stadium, where Swift was scheduled to perform two weeks earlier.
FAQs
Q: When is Coldplay’s new album, Moon Music, set to be released?
A: Coldplay’s upcoming album, Moon Music, is scheduled for release on Oct. 4.
Q: Which artists are featured on Coldplay’s latest single, “We Pray”?
A: “We Pray” features collaborations with Little Simz, Burna Boy, Tini, and Elyanna.
Q: What sustainability efforts are Coldplay making with the release of their new album?
A: Coldplay is ensuring that their album is released in eco-friendly formats, such as vinyl made from recycled plastic bottles and CDs made from recycled polycarbonate, to reduce CO2 emissions and plastic waste.
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