I am very surprised that I have not updated our Swanktrendz blog in over a year. I suppose I have slowed down since I discontinued reviewing music concerts, CD releases, as well as interviewing the musicians. I am actually considered getting back into writing articles, thanks to two bands who have always supplied me with their updates, as well as invite me to interview them when they play in Vancouver.

On a different note, I received an email from Warner's with a link to Coldplay's fourth single to drop from their latest album. Enjoy!

Coldplay

Marina and the Diamonds tour with Coldplay

Marina and the Diamonds have found themselves a plum position – touring with Coldplay during Coldplay’s summer world tour. Elektra’s latest recording talent will also be touring parts of North America as a headliner during this tour. Marina and the Diamonds’ tour schedule will coincide with the release of her second album, Electra Heart (July 17^th, 2012). For ticket and current information, go to her site. .

Fortunately for Canadians, Marina and the Diamonds' North American tour includes two nights in Toronto (July 23rd, 24th); two evenings in Montreal (July 26th, 27th), and a performance at our ever-popular Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver (July 15th). Hmm, Air Canada Centre, Bell Centre, or … The Commodore? I have a feeling Marina’s Vancouver tickets will quickly sell out.

Although Electra Heart has not yet been released, the single ‘Primadonna’, is currently available on itunes. The song is doing exceptionally well in the UK, and there has been a lot of anticipation regarding Marina’s latest venture due to her musical collaborations with Dr Luke, Rick Nowels, Liam Howe, Greg Kurstin and Diplo

Marina and the Diamonds should be familiar to the public due to the wide coverage of her 2009 debut album, ‘The Family Jewels’. She was also a winner at the 2010 MTV Europe Music Awards. There has also been discussion about her single, ‘Radioactive’ and its youtube clip, seen here.

Here’s a BBC bio I found online.

Coldplay Set to Release New Album and Gig Dates

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Coldplay Dates:

LONDON BRIXTON ACADEMY

JUNE 16

NEW YORK MADISON SQUARE GARDEN

JUNE 23

Please check coldplay.com for details of how to win tickets and please do not contact the venues as no tickets will be available to buy.

Coldplay's new album Viva La Vida or Death And All His Friends is released on June 17, 2008 in North America. The album comprises ten brand new tracks produced by Brian Eno and Markus Dravs.

The track listing is:

LIFE IN TECHNICOLOR

CEMETERIES OF LONDON

LOST!

42

LOVERS IN JAPAN/REIGN OF LOVE

YES

VIVA LA VIDA

VIOLET HILL

STRAWBERRY SWING

DEATH AND ALL HIS FRIENDS

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