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Coldplay have joked that they have had to settle for being "shit Radiohead".

The band, who released their fifth studio album 'Mylo Xyloto' on October 24, were playing an intimate show as part of Mencap's Little Noise Sessions at St John-At-Hackney church in East London when they made the remark. Their live set included a selection of their hits as well as new single 'Paradise'.

Frontman Chris Martin told the crowd during the band's set: "We had to settle on being shit Radiohead. We're called that sometimes, you know."

Coldplay will play a massive UK tour next summer, playing a total of seven shows at football stadiums, including three nights at Arsenal FC's Emirates Stadium. They will also play a short UK arena tour next month as well as a fundraising gig at London's O2 Arena to raise money for the children's charity Kids Company.

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