The 1975 don’t need their legacy “to be considered one of politics”.
The 1975 shifting away from politics to concentrate on ‘love and friendship’
Frontman Matty Healy revealed through the band’s headlining set on the Glastonbury Music Pageant on Friday (06.27.25) that they are going to be stepping again from political statements to focus extra on “love and friendship”.
He advised the viewers: “People who find themselves watching this may increasingly – I don’t know… They might be upset within the lack of politics on this present and our forthcoming reveals and doubtless our future reveals. I need you to know that it’s a acutely aware resolution. We actually don’t need our legacy to be considered one of politics. We wish it to be that of affection and friendship. I’m not attempting to be too earnest, however you possibly can exit into the world and there’s a great deal of politics in every single place. We don’t want extra politics. We want extra love and friendship.
“I do know that’s actually primary, however in case you are a younger child and you might be impressed by, like, this band or one thing like that – don’t aspire to play a stage or be a sure measurement. Aspire for this degree of friendship and love in what you do and also you’ll by no means fail. And I like you.”
The band’s final album was the critically acclaimed ‘Being Humorous in a Overseas Language’ which launched in 2022 however Matty hinted at a brand new period through the set.
He confirmed that the band “isn’t going anyplace” and after the ultimate monitor ‘About You’, the acronym ‘DOGS’ was displayed, which was additionally seen on drummer George Daniel’s drumhead.
