Coldplay frontman, Chris Martin, confirmed during an interview for People magazine that the band will be retiring following the release of their 12 album, Moon Music, in 2025. The news comes after previous indications from Martin in 2021, when he mentioned that Coldplay’s last formal album is lined up for a 2025 release. Martin has reassured fans saying that the band members will continue to have live performances and do other collaborations. However, the news still comes as a shock to many.

Since their start in 1997, Coldplay has had a significant impact throughout the global music industry. The group is composed of British musicians Martin, Johnny Buckland, Guy Berryman, Will Champion, and Phil Harvey. With their heartfelt and emotional songs like “Yellow” and unique synth-pop albums like Music of the Spheres, the band has grown a large fanbase over the years and received multiple awards, including Grammys and Brit Awards. 

Despite mixed reactions among their fan base following the announcement, Martin remains positive that this is only a new chapter for the group. He says that he and the band look forward to playing more memorable shows, spreading the band’s sustainability efforts.