Moon Music

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Moon Music
Coldplay - Moon Music (Official Album Artwork).png
Standard edition cover
Studio album by
Released4 October 2024 (2024-10-04)
Label
Producer
Coldplay chronology
Music of the Spheres
(2021)
Moon Music
(2024)
Singles from Moon Music
  1. "Feels Like I'm Falling in Love"
    Released: 21 June 2024

Moon Music (full title Music of the Spheres Vol. II: Moon Music) [1] is the upcoming tenth studio album by British rock band Coldplay. It is set for release on 4 October 2024 by Parlophone in the United Kingdom and Atlantic Records in the United States, being the second part of their Music of the Spheres project, after From Earth with Love (2021). [1]

Contents

Background

On 17 June 2024, Coldplay announced through their social media profiles that the album would be released on 4 October. [2]

Artwork and package

The album cover features a moonbow shot, taken by Argentine photographer Matías Alonso Revelli in 2020. [3] Coldplay contacted him directly to use the picture, and while he offered numerous other versions, the band ultimately maintained their initial choice. [3] The rest of the package was created by long-time collaborator Pilar Zeta. [3] CD editions of Moon Music will be the first to be released on EcoCD, created from 90% recycled polycarbonate and sourced from post-consumer waste streams. [2]

Promotion

Singles

Lead single "Feels Like I'm Falling in Love" was shot at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus in Athens, Greece. [4] Reports from local media suggested that it had a budget of €3 million, consequently ranking among the most expensive music videos of all time. [5]

Track listing

Coldplay's songwriting members are Guy Berryman, Jonny Buckland, Will Champion and Chris Martin.

Moon Music
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Track 1"   
2."Feels Like I'm Falling in Love"
3:58
3."Track 3"   
4."Track 4"   
5."Track 5"   
6."Track 6"   
7."Track 7"   
8."Track 8"   
9."Track 9"   
10."Track 10"   

Notes

Release history

Release history and formats for Moon Music
RegionDateFormatEditionLabelRef.
Various4 October 2024Standard [2]
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