Altsounds - New Coldplay album out this week

Yes, the wait is almost over. Coldplay's new album, 'Viva La Vida', is released worldwide over the next few days. The album is out in Japan today and the UK tomorrow, with worldwide release dates following between now and the beginning of next week.

HEAR THE ALBUM NOW!
If you can't wait for 'Viva La Vida' to be released, you can hear the entire album right now at Coldplay's MySpace profile, www.myspace.com/coldplay. Unfortunately, some countries are excluded from the online playback, but folks in the US can listen at IHeartMusic.com.

REVISED NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES
We're very sorry, but unfortunately Coldplay have had to move the dates of some of the previously-announced North American shows. The band have experienced some production delays which mean that the show simply won't be ready for June 29. It's very frustrating but they promise you a show worthy of your patience and understanding when they start in mid-July. All tickets remain valid, but refunds will be available from the point of purchase if you're unable to make it to the new date. The full revised routing is as follows:

July 14 - Los Angeles, CA - The Forum
July 15 - Los Angeles, CA - The Forum
July 18 - San Jose, CA - HP Pavilion
July 19 - Las Vegas, NV - MGM Grand Garden Arena
July 23 - Chicago, IL - United Center
July 25 - Philadelphia, PA - Wachovia Center
July 27 - Pemberton Festival
July 29 - Montreal, QB - Bell Centre
July 30 - Toronto, ON - Air Canada Centre
August 02 - Hartford, CT - XL Center
August 03 - Washington, DC - Verizon Center
August 04 - Boston, MA - TD Banknorth Arena
October 20 - Ottawa, ON - Scotiabank Place
October 21 - Cleveland, OH - Quicken Loans Arena
October 26 - East Rutherford, NJ - Izod Center
November 03 - Detroit, MI - The Palace of Auburn Hills
November 07 - Orlando, FL - Amway Arena
November 09 - Ft Lauderdale, FL - BankAtlantic Center
November 11 - Atlanta, GA - Philips Arena
November 13 - Kansas City, MO - Sprint Center
November 14 - St Paul, MO - Xcel Energy Center
November 16 - Oklahoma City, OK - Ford Center
November 18 - Houston, TX - Toyota Center
November 19 - Dallas, TX - American Airlines Center
November 21 - Denver, CO - Pepsi Center Arena
November 22 - Salt Lake City, UT - Energy Solutions Arena
November 26 - Phoenix, AZ - Jobing.com Arena

BBC TO BROADCAST BRIXTON SHOW LIVE
As you know, Coldplay are playing a free show at London's Brixton Academy on Monday (June 16th). For those of you who didn't win tickets (or live on the other side of the world) we thought you'd like to know that the show will be broadcast live on BBC Radio 1. The gig will air at 8.30pm UK time as part of a three hour special which will also feature the band talking about the album. If you don't live in the UK, you can listen live online here.

COLDPLAY ON TODAY SHOW
On Friday June 27th, Coldplay are playing on NBC's Today Show at 7am NYC time and you folks are encouraged to come along and watch. Viewing is on a first-come, first-served basis outside Today's Window on the World Studio, located at 49th Street and Rockefeller Plaza in New York City, USA. If you're in the area, set your alarm and we'll see you there.