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  Coldplay's Chris Martin Talks Jay-Z, Obama, New EP

  November 14, 2008 – Last month, we gave you a sneak peek at former SPIN cover boys Coldplay's forthcoming Prospekt's March EP with a leak of their collaboration with hip-hop impresario Jay-Z. …
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  Wilco, Feist, Obama, and Others Donate Memorabilia

  November 4, 2008 – The 20th anniversary edition of the annual Rock for Kids Rock & Roll Charity Auction (set to take place December 5 at Chicago's Park West) has amassed an unbelievable list of participants who have pledged to donate goods to raise funds for the city's homeless and underprivileged youth. …
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  SPIN.com's Best of the Week, October 13-19

  October 18, 2008 – This week we launched an all-new daily feature on SPIN.com -- an opinionated (and humorous) editors' blog. And SPIN editors certainly had a lot on their minds: Against Me!'s live performance, Feist's influence on childrens' musical tastes, Oasis' staying power, MGMT's seriousness (of lack thereof), and more -- but thankfully, Joe the Plumber isn't included. …
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  Listen to Jay-Z and Coldplay's New Song!

  October 17, 2008 – Brit quartet -- and former SPIN cover boys -- Coldplay recently joined forces with New York rap impresario Jay-Z on a remix of Viva La Vida cut "Lost!" for their forthcoming Prospekt's March EP. …
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  Why America Needs Oasis

  October 10, 2008 – Following their mega-successful debut double shot of 1994's Definitely Maybe and 1995's (What's the Story) Morning Glory?, Oasis were poised to rule the rock game. But 1997's underwhelming Be Here Now put an end to that. Ever since, the band has been stuck in rock'n'roll Triple-A. Not quite major leaguers on par with Coldplay, the Chili Peppers, or Radiohead, but able to fill arenas nonetheless. …
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  Coldplay Collaborate with Jay-Z

  October 6, 2008 – Fall Out Boy, Linkin Park, and, ahem, the Beatles -- Jay-Z already has an impressive resume of cross-genre collaborations. But now, Hova is set to add another bold-faced name to the list: Coldplay. "In the spirit of trying to do things a bit differently and keep everything fresh, we are going to do a few musical moves that we have not previously attempted," Coldplay frontman Chris Martin wrote on his band's blog [via Stereogum]. …
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  Coldplay's Chris Martin Reveals Guilty Pleasure

  October 1, 2008 – Whether it's Gossip Girl, double cheeseburgers, or "sick" days off work, we all have guilty pleasures. And now Coldplay frontman and Gwyneth Paltrow's better half, Chris Martin, has admitted his: An affection for Canadian rockers Nickelback. Possibly feeling a radio-rock kinship for his often insulted, mega-selling peers, Martin -- as earnest as ever -- voiced his support for Chad Kroeger and Co. …
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  SPIN's Week in Review, September 1-7

  September 7, 2008 – The kids may be headed back to school, but SPIN.com has been on a permanent rock vacation this past week; we've brought you musical dispatches from Seattle's Bumbershoot festival, given you the scoop about reunions and upcoming albums, and let you inside the pages of this month's SPIN cover story about alt-rock journeyman Beck. …
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  Coldplay Slate New EP, Discuss Next Album

  September 5, 2008 – As if this summer's chart-topping success Viva La Vida and its supporting tour weren't enough, Brit mainstay and SPIN cover subject Coldplay have unveiled details for a forthcoming EP and hinted at their next full-length record. According to frontman Chris Martin, who stopped by BBC Radio's 6 Music to chat with host Steve Lamacq and R.E.M. …
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  Duffy Unveils U.S. Tour, Plus Dates With Coldplay

  August 21, 2008 – Who? Welsh siren and SPIN cover belle Duffy, who exploded onto the international scene with the brass pipes and retro vibe of her debut album, Rockferry, which has sold over three million copies worldwide. What? A 13-date outing featuring both headlining gigs and sets opening for Brit heavyweights Coldplay. Hot on the heels of numerous festival performances, Duffy will kick off the tour Oct. …
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