Young women have often held the pop charts. (This summer has been dominated by artists like Taylor Swift, Charli XCX and Sabrina Carpenter.) All-male bands, though capable of filling stadiums, often lag behind them in record sales. Coldplay have managed to sell both tickets and records in vast numbers. On Friday they release “Moon Music”, their tenth studio album, while still on tour for “Music Of The Spheres”, its bestselling predecessor. The secret to Coldplay’s success lies partly in their ability to adapt to new musical trends. The British band have moved away from the sometimes dour indie rock of their early albums for more upbeat pop and electronic tunes. They’ve also collaborated with newer popular artists like Burna Boy and Little Simz.
Coldplay have also expanded their reach beyond Europe and America, tapping into new audiences. The “Music Of The Spheres” tour, which has sold over 10m tickets, includes stops in Abu Dhabi, Mumbai, Seoul and Hong Kong.
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