Coldplay avoid Oasis battle
Coldplay are delaying the release of their next single, because they want to avoid a head-to-head race with rockers Oasis for the UK number one spot.
The two groups have build bridges in recent months and Coldplay frontman Chris Martin is keen not to jeopardise his friendship with Oasis guitarist Noel Gallagher.
An record industry insider tells British newspaper the Daily Star: "Coldplay have moved Fix You back to a September release because their current single Speed of Sound is still getting such great airplay on the radio.
"I'm sure they are aware that Oasis were due to release on the same day, but that probably didn't affect their decision."
