Chris Martin from Coldplay shared a playlist of his favorite songs in an interview. The playlist includes artists like Peggy Gou, Fontaines D.C., Destiny’s Child, and more. As Coldplay gets ready to release their 10th album, Moon Music, on October 4th, Martin talked about how being a fan of other musicians inspires him. He discussed how different songs and artists have influenced him and Coldplay’s music over the years. However, one of Coldplay’s concerts led to an illegal sale of tickets.
Some of the songs on his playlist are “It Makes You Forget (Itgehane)” by Peggy Gou, which he likes for her unique sound. He also included “Bittersweet Symphony” by The Verve, which is important to him because it reflects the mix of good and bad in life. Another song he mentioned is “Independent Women, Pt. 1” by Destiny’s Child, which helped him appreciate Beyoncé’s talent. He also enjoys “In The Wee Small Hours” by Frank Sinatra for its warmth and beauty.
Martin values “Feeling Good” by Nina Simone for its empowering message. He also loves “Nightswimming” by R.E.M., which showed him that a band can be great without needing highly skilled musicians. He admires Fontaines D.C., especially the song “Starburster,” which he finds inspiring.
Martin appreciates classical music and highlighted “Die Fledermaus: Overture” by Johann Strauss II as a timeless piece. He mentioned “The Spark That Bled” by The Flaming Lips, describing it as a life-changing song that encouraged him to be true to himself as an artist. Lastly, he talked about “Work It” by Missy Elliott, recalling the impressive music video and its great sound.
