Rockers Coldplay send postcards to their families back in Britain while they are on the road.

The musicians request a batch of stamped postcards to be left backstage in their dressing room at every show so they can send old-fashioned messages home during their tours.

The band's rider, obtained by Thesmokinggun.com, reveals Coldplay also request "biscuits" to go with their tea and coffee, as well as a selection of health foods and fruit juices.

They ban all American beers from their dressing room, while they also ask for "bacon rolls" and a supply of clean socks.