Coldplay’s Extended Cover of Kid Cudi’s ‘Day ‘n’ Nite’ is Worth a Listen

Coldplay has released an extended version of Kid Cudi’s 2008 song ‘Day ‘n’ Nite’. The cover is for a new Spotify Singles release, which also includes a new version of ‘Let Somebody Go’, their latest collaboration with Selena Gomez.

“‘Day ‘n’ Nite’ I loved when it came out, and I still love love love it,” said frontman Chris Martin of the band’s decision to cover the single, which they converted into a stadium-ready song full of pulsating synths.

“Martin added: This is the first time I think that we’ve really taken proper time to record a cover, because in my head I could hear a version of it quite different from the original, that hopefully just reinforces what a brilliant song it is. One way or another I hope that anyone listening will just think, ‘Wow, Kid Cudi is amazing.’”

Of ‘Let Somebody Go’, Martin added: “I have always loved Selena’s voice and when ‘Let Somebody Go’ arrived it felt like she was the only person to sing it with.”

“I’m so happy she said yes. She is wonderful to work with and the kind of artist whose work sounds even better after you get to meet them.”

Below, you can listen to both tunes from the new Spotify Singles release.

Coldplay and Selena Gomez released a surreal new video for ‘Let Somebody Go’ earlier this month. Dave Meyers, who directed the visuals for Coldplay’s previous singles ‘Higher Power’ and ‘My Universe’ with BTS, helmed the black and white clip. It places Chris Martin and Selena Gomez in a universe reminiscent of Marvel’s Doctor Strange or Christopher Nolan’s Inception. The song is off Coldplay’s latest album, ‘Music Of The Spheres,’ which was released last October.

On the heels of the new record, Coldplay will go on an eco-friendly global tour next month, with gigs planned in London’s Wembley Stadium, Glasgow, Paris, Berlin, and other European cities during July and August.

During a Big Read interview with NME last October, bassist Guy Berryman said the band had “made a great start” with the sustainable shows. “Whatever we end up doing, will be a Phase One, but there always has to be an improvement and a continual cycle,” he said.

—Silviya.Y