Coldplay ignited wild speculation by teasing an audio clip featuring French astronaut Thomas Pesquet. The band indeed collaborated on an out-of-this-world video call with the ESA astronaut aboard the International Space Station, premiering their new single "Higher Power" in a stellar publicity move.
"We found a signal. Extraterrestrial communications established." That's what the iconic British band Coldplay posted on Twitter on Wednesday, May 5, to hype their new single Higher Power, released Friday, May 7—leaving fans buzzing.
Thomas Pesquet made history by unveiling Coldplay's new single exclusively from the ISS. The collaboration kicked off with a tweet and intriguing audio: "For the missions to Mars, it will take an international will," featuring Thomas Pesquet's voice, the French astronaut on mission aboard the station.
"Welcome to the ISS," he greeted the band, then shared breathtaking views through a station window at their request. After yesterday's mystery plunged fans into speculation, the reveal didn't disappoint. Coldplay's members, led by Chris Martin, were captivated, firing off questions during the 10-minute exchange.
This clever stunt comes over a year after Coldplay's eighth album, Everyday Life. The Something Just Like This hitmakers are gearing up for a ninth album, reportedly titled Music of the Spheres based on merchandising filings noted by The Sun. In the meantime, check out Thomas Pesquet's playlist, freshly revealed by the ESA.
