September 30th 2024.
Coldplay, the beloved and iconic band, have recently announced that they will soon be bidding farewell to the world of music. Fans were caught off guard by this news, as the band's popularity and success have never been stronger. With a highly-anticipated new album on the horizon and impromptu performances popping up all over the globe, many thought that Coldplay would continue to rock on for years to come.
However, frontman Chris Martin, now 47 years old, revealed in a recent interview that the band plans to release only two more "proper albums" before officially retiring. This news may come as a shock to some, as Coldplay has been making music for almost three decades, with their breakout hit "Yellow" launching them into the spotlight in 2000.
In a conversation with Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1, Chris explained, "We are only going to do 12 proper albums and that's real. Yeah I promise. Because less is more and for some of our critics, even less would be even more! It's really important that we have that limit." He went on to discuss the importance of quality control and striving for improvement in their music, rather than simply coasting on their past successes.
While this announcement may be bittersweet for fans, Coldplay has a lot to look forward to in the meantime. They are currently promoting their 10th studio album, "Moon Music," and are in the midst of their "Music of the Spheres World Tour," which will wrap up in 2025. Chris also hinted at possible side projects with his bandmates, but emphasized that they will be very different from Coldplay's signature sound.
This decision to retire at 12 albums is not a new one for Chris, as he has mentioned it in previous interviews. But with the recent struggles fans have faced in securing tickets to Coldplay's shows, this news has been met with some criticism. Many fans expressed frustration with Ticketmaster's website crashing and the difficulty in accessing presale tickets. Additionally, disabled fans have been vocal about the lack of accessibility and support when it comes to purchasing tickets.
Despite these challenges, Coldplay remains one of the most beloved and successful bands in the world. Their upcoming shows at London's Wembley Stadium and Hull's Craven Park Stadium are sure to be unforgettable experiences for fans. And while this may be the end of Coldplay as we know it, we can only hope that they will continue to bless us with their musical talents in new and exciting ways in the future.
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