Oh, come on. You know Coldplay. ‘Viva la Vida’ of iTunes-exclusive fame? You’ve heard ‘Yellow,’ like, at least 43 times. The ‘alternative’ Brit band won the Grammy this year for best rock album and snagged the No. 1 Billboard spot in 2008, despite lukewarm critical reviews. And with millions of hysterical fans perpetually at their feet, it makes sense: Their polite yet soaring piano rock (not to mention dreamy frontman Chris Martin) makes for a bloody brilliant commercial sensation.
Plus, Coldplay’s concerts tend to be a lot like Death Cab’s recent surprisingly rockin’ RIMAC show. Lush tracks like ‘The Scientist’ unfold seizure-inducing lightshows and show-stopping gimmicks. Word is, they’ve got confetti butterflies. Tons.
Coldplay will perform live at the Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre in Chula Vista on July 16.