Coldplay frontman Chris Martin has confirmed that the band will only produce 12 studio albums together. The pop-rock group, consisting of vocalist Martin, guitarist Jonny Buckland, drummer Will Champion, and bassist Guy Berryman, is set to release their 10th studio album, Moon Music, later this week. In an interview on the Zane Lowe Show for Apple Music 1, Martin stated, “We are only going to do 12 proper albums and that’s a real promise.” Lowe expressed a desire for more albums, to which Martin responded, “No, you don’t, because less is more.”
The band’s decision was previously hinted at during a BBC Radio 2 Christmas show in 2021 with presenter Jo Whiley, where Martin mentioned plans to release their final record in 2025 and focus on touring only thereafter. Martin explained the importance of setting limits, citing examples of other iconic musicians who have a restricted discography. He emphasized the need for high-quality control and continuous improvement in their music.
Since their debut number one album, “Parachutes,” in 2000, Coldplay has enjoyed success with several chart-topping studio albums, including “A Rush Of Blood To The Head,” “Viva La Vida Or Death And All His Friends,” and “Ghost Stories.” Recently named the most-played British group of the 21st century by music licensing company PPL, Coldplay headlined the Glastonbury Festival this year and is currently on their Music Of The Spheres world tour.
The band is scheduled to play in Australia from October and will make history next year by performing 10 nights at Wembley Stadium, surpassing a record held by Taylor Swift and Take That. Their 10th studio album, Moon Music, will be released this Friday. This decision showcases Coldplay’s commitment to maintaining a high level of creativity and quality in their music while exploring new avenues beyond traditional album releases.