posted 05-07-2021 04:57 AM            

There is also a patch available (for sale in the Coldplay store):

Fabric ESA x Coldplay patch, 6.35cm x 11.43cm (2.5" 4.5"). This item is expected to ship in June 2021.

All proceeds from the patch will be donated to ClientEarth, who use the power of the law to protect the planet.

"It's amazing how small and finite and fragile the earth is. From space you can clearly see it's an oasis, it's a ball, it's self contained. Everything we have is here, there's nothing else anywhere else. So you have to use your resources wisely, you have to share, you have to work together." — ESA astronaut Thomas Pesquet

posted 05-07-2021 09:01 AM               

To celebrate the premiere of Coldplay​'s latest single "Higher Power," the band linked up for an extraterrestrial video chat with French ESA astronaut Thomas Pesquet, who is currently on a six-month mission on board the International Space Station.

A specially recorded performance of Higher Power - featuring dancing alien holograms - was beamed up to Thomas, who gave the track its very first play on board the Station. The song’s premiere followed a conversation which took in similarities between life on tour and life on the Space Station, how planet Earth looks from space and its fragility; and how Thomas listens to music in microgravity.

posted 05-07-2021 01:01 PM               

Coldplay connects with astronaut to debut 'Higher Power' on space station

Coldplay found a higher stage to debut their new single, "Higher Power."

The British rock band connected with French astronaut Thomas Pesquet with the European Space Agency (ESA) to play the song on board the International Space Station on Thursday (May 6).

"Thomas, we sent you some music because right now we aren't able to play for anybody on Earth," said lead singer Chris Martin. "So we thought we'd just play it for you."