Coldplay returns to the U.K. Official Singles chart with “Viva La Vida,” “Yellow,” which join viral hit “Sparks” as the band continues its historic global tour. TORONTO, ONTARIO - JULY 07: Chris ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Six Coldplay classics reappear across U.K. charts as the band ...

When the 21st century came around and serialized pop music was the new primary genre, protest songs seemingly became a thing of the past. Now, of course, there were still artists out there writing ...