Coldplay is as reliable as it gets in the concert arena, churning out highly enjoyable and professional shows basically every time it takes the stage. Thus, it was certainly no surprise that the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Coldplay’s A Rush of Blood to the Head climbs to a new peak of No.

Coldplay’s lead singer Chris Martin could tell. Just a few songs into the band’s set Friday at Allegiant Stadium, and the sellout crowd’s energy already was palpable. “I don’t know what it is,” Martin ...