Coldplay unveiled new image

Coldplay have unveiled a new image ahead of the release of their latest material.

The British rock band's last record Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends hit stores in 2008. They dressed as French revolutionaries to promote the album, wearing smart jackets with brass buttons.

Their as-yet-untitled fifth record is due to be available this autumn and the group have decided to jazz up their look again. Having previously explained their new sound is inspired by New York graffiti, the group have taken to wearing relaxed jackets, bright T-shirts and carrying around cans of spray paint.

Frontman Chris Martin has undergone a particular style overhaul. Gone are his curly locks, and in place is a smart, slicked-back style.

Their new look was unveiled as the band announced the first single from the new LP will be available from this Friday. It's called Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall, and the group made the revelation on their website.

'We're about to play a bunch of summer festivals so it's as good a time as any to put out a new song,' wrote drummer Will Champion.

The artwork for the release includes a lot of neon, which has been sprayed onto a wall which forms the backdrop of the single's sleeve.

Last year, Chris discussed how different the group's latest album was going to be. He's been spending a lot of time in New York with his wife Gwyneth Paltrow and their kids, which has inspired him.

'The ideas come from the New York graffiti art of the 70s. I've spent a lot of my life playing it a bit safe or conforming to something, even though I didn't agree with it,' he explained.

"So I have respect and admiration for people who don't.'