Get ready for a bittersweet farewell: Coldplay has announced they’re calling it quits after releasing their 12th studio album. The news comes as fans are eagerly awaiting the band’s performance in Mumbai, India, next year.
Lead vocalist Chris Martin revealed the band’s decision in a recent interview, explaining that they want to allow each member to pursue their individual creative endeavors. “We are only going to do 12 proper albums and that’s real,” Martin said to Apple Music 1. “Having that limit means the quality control is so high right now and for a song to make it, it’s almost impossible, which is great. And so where we could be coasting, we’re trying to improve.”
While Coldplay’s music career is nearing its end, their upcoming album, “Moon Music,” is set to drop on October 4, 2024. This album marks their 10th and promises to be a grand finale to their discography.
The band’s decision to retire comes after a busy year of touring, with their upcoming performance in Mumbai being a highly anticipated event. Coldplay is returning to India after an eight-year hiatus, generating massive excitement among fans. The Grammy-winning band is scheduled to take the stage in Mumbai on January 18, 19, and 21, 2025, at the renowned DY Patil Sports Stadium.
However, the excitement surrounding the Mumbai concert quickly turned into disappointment and controversy when tickets sold out within minutes. This led to a surge of tickets appearing on the black market at inflated prices. The situation escalated to the point where BookMyShow’s CEO was summoned by the Mumbai Police over allegations of a ticketing scam.
Despite the controversy, rumors are circulating on social media about the potential cancellation of the Mumbai concert. Amidst this chaos, BookMyShow’s CEO, Ashish Hemrajani, and the company’s technical head were summoned by the Economic Offenses Wing (EOW) on September 27 but failed to appear.
Even though Coldplay is retiring from producing new albums, Chris Martin assures fans that he and his bandmates, Jonny Buckland, Guy Berryman, and Will Champion, will continue to collaborate on various projects. So, while this might be the end of Coldplay as we know it, the members’ musical journey is far from over.
