"A Sky Full of Stars" is a 2014 single by Coldplay, produced in collaboration with Swedish DJ and producer Avicii. The release represented a stylistic shift for the British group toward electronic dance influences, placing the song within the EDM sphere.
Composition
The arrangement centers on the piano, which provides the melodic foundation. Layers of electronic music and synth-driven textures are introduced between vocal lines, creating a hybrid pop–dance sound. Many listeners and commentators describe it as the band's first foray into EDM.
In popular culture
The track has been used in films and television; it also appeared in Sing 2, performed on screen by the character Johnny the gorilla.