In a spectacular live YouTube broadcast staged at sunrise and sunset in Jordan, British rock band Coldplay debuted their latest album ‘Everyday Life’. The two broadcasts – one staged at sunrise and one at sunset – were watched by more than two million people online and came after the award-winning band announced it would not tour its new album due to environmental concerns. “We’re taking time over the next year or two, to work out how our tour can not only be sustainable [but] how can it be actively beneficial,” said frontman Chris Martin to BBC News about Coldplay’s decision. Coldplay had performed 122 shows around the world as part of their tour for their album “A Head Full of Dreams”. Coldplay’s stance was praised by environmentalists, including the World Wildlife Fund which said that “inaction is not an option if we are to preserve our planet for future generations”. The Show in Jordan The band arrived in Jordan on 19 November and held several rehearsals ahead of their two live shows in Amman. The album, on CD, vinyl and digital, was released following the live streams. The live show…
Coldplay Debuts New Album in Jordan, Cancels All Tours Due to ‘Environmental Concerns’
November 23, 2019
