Coldplay - Shiver

After weeks of cryptic social media clues, half announcements and a flood of hype, Coldplay released their new single, Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall a couple of hours ago. It's a change of direction but not necessarily a departure from their back catalogue. It's dancier than most of their previous work and definitely more pop than their last album. I'm not quite sold on it yet (in saying that I do love the booming, marching percussion), which is disappointing but it could well turn out to be a grower, and there is no indication of it being the lead single off their upcoming album meaning it could be simply a standalone single. You can hear the track here.

So instead of putting a song that I'm still unsure on up here, I would rather share my favourite Coldplay song. I love everything about Shiver, the lyrics, the riff, the crashing cymbals. There is too much to mention, it's best just to listen to it. 

An Horse - Dressed Sharply

An Horse hail from Brisbane but haven't played in town for a few years. They have been doing their thing out of America due to their strong following and have played some great venues, support slots and festivals as a result. Tonight An Horse are back, playing at The Zoo and judging by their twitter are rather excited. This track is off their latest album Walls, which dropped a couple of weeks ago.

An Horse - Dressed Sharply by anhorse

The Panics - Majesty

If popularity was based on the quality of music a band produces, The Panics would be selling out arenas. I love everything they've done and this track is no different. Majesty is busier than their previous singles but not once does it seem messy. Their new album is out in late July.