The album was released by in North America on 19 May 2014. It is the first album by the band in North America under Atlantic, after Coldplay were transferred from in 2013, following the purchase of and its assets by the in 2012, which required the sale of Parlophone to. The album was recorded by the band throughout 2013 and 2014 at the band's purpose-built home studios in London, England, and in Los Angeles. It features guest producers, and, and the band's frequent collaborator. It was heavily promoted by the band and Parlophone in the lead-up to its release, with an accompanying TV special, a visual album, and a special six-date promotional tour of the album, as well as various appearances on television and radio. The album was further promoted by five: ', the lead single, released in March; ', released in April; ', released in May; ', released in August; and ', released in October. It was nominated for at the.