The 1975

[judyblue110]

I'm totally not The 1975's audience (far too old) but I think they're amazing.

 

They're very different to what I usually listen to but have seen them live 4 times now and they really deliver. When they play "The Sound", it's going to be a Glastonbury moment.

 

Totally agree that Matty can be an asshole but I have come to terms with the fact that most great pop/rock/music stars are just awful people. I can't imagine how you could be in that position and still be normal.

 

I'm really surprised at how dismissive people are of them, but totally understand that people's tastes differ. I feel like that about Arctic Monkeys, Coldplay and Muse, for example.

Edited December 14, 2024 by judyblue110

[NorthernSoul52]

The Sound is just such a wonderfully unabashed pop song. For me, it's a slam-dunk closer, though it has only ended a show once since the pandemic. Bit of a strange one.

[judyblue110]

8 hours ago, NorthernSoul52 said:

The Sound is just such a wonderfully unabashed pop song. For me, it's a slam-dunk closer, though it has only ended a show once since the pandemic. Bit of a strange one.

 

If it's possible, I think it's almost too much of a high point to end on! 

[NorthernSoul52]

Penultimate track then. Put Sex back in there. Give Yourself a Try, despite their efforts, is a first-three-of-the-night cut. 

[NorthernSoul52]

As mentioned in the 2025 Headliners thread, The S*n - and since picked up by others - say that album number six is imminent.

 

They also doubled down on them being Glastonbury headliners, though there does seem to be some speculation they are out in favour of Sam Fender.

[Superscally]

On 12/14/2024 at 8:12 PM, judyblue110 said:

I'm totally not The 1975's audience (far too old) but I think they're amazing.

 

They're very different to what I usually listen to but have seen them live 4 times now and they really deliver. When they play "The Sound", it's going to be a Glastonbury moment.

 

Totally agree that Matty can be an asshole but I have come to terms with the fact that most great pop/rock/music stars are just awful people. I can't imagine how you could be in that position and still be normal.

 

I'm really surprised at how dismissive people are of them, but totally understand that people's tastes differ. I feel like that about Arctic Monkeys, Coldplay and Muse, for example.

I've never seen the 1975, only own their debut, but I am intrigued and there is a chance this show could be a real catapult...just wish FOALS would have gotten that shot they were close to...

[NorthernSoul52]

Foals and Biffy Clyro the two that got away for me. For a brief moment, think both were probably big enough - but then it passed.

 

Sounds strange, to say they've been ready since about 2020, but think if The 1975 don't pop up this time around, they'll join those ranks. 2027 is a long way away and always hard to see who sticks around.

[CaledonianGonzo]

More like everyone already assumed that their time had passed when the 2021 festival didn't happen.

[NorthernSoul52]

I remember we debated this a few years ago, where I staunchly suggested they were still contenders.

 

Will feel particularly vindicated if it is them, I won't lie.

[thewomble]

On 1/21/2025 at 8:45 AM, NorthernSoul52 said:

As mentioned in the 2025 Headliners thread, The S*n - and since picked up by others - say that album number six is imminent.

 

They also doubled down on them being Glastonbury headliners, though there does seem to be some speculation they are out in favour of Sam Fender.

Just need The 1975 announcement so I can rest easy until June. Simply don't care about the rest of the lineup (half true)

[NorthernSoul52]

Don't think they'd hold the record for the longest we've been quote-unquote "sure" on a pick, only for them to crumble. But it does feel like The 1975 have been leading the conversation for a few months.

[OllieMadd]

5 minutes ago, NorthernSoul52 said:

Don't think they'd hold the record for the longest we've been quote-unquote "sure" on a pick, only for them to crumble. But it does feel like The 1975 have been leading the conversation for a few months.

I'm confused - are they now out?

[incident]

12 minutes ago, OllieMadd said:

I'm confused - are they now out?

 

Nope, just - as before - people wanting to wish them away.

[NorthernSoul52]

Yeah, not out as far as I know. But was using it to illustrate the point that not too many sit at the top of the rumour mill for this long and then drop out without good reason, if that makes sense.

 

I'm about seventy-five percent certain they're in. The issue is simply down to whether Glastonbury feel Healy's behaviour is ultimately prohibitive to the position of Glastonbury headliner.

[Skip997]

3 minutes ago, NorthernSoul52 said:

The issue is simply down to whether Glastonbury feel Healy's behaviour is ultimately prohibitive to the position of Glastonbury headliner.

I see little if any evidence that Glastonbury cancels bands or artists based on their behaviour. 
 

Very possible I’ve missed something. Has anyone got any examples?

[NorthernSoul52]

Not off the top of my head. But let's say the deal was signed a while ago. There could well be clauses for "breach of contract", in case of behavioural issues.

 

Whether they would have been activated comes down to the festival then.

[CaledonianGonzo]

29 minutes ago, Skip997 said:

I see little if any evidence that Glastonbury cancels bands or artists based on their behaviour. 
 

Very possible I’ve missed something. Has anyone got any examples?

 

On the whole you're right, but I don't think Dizzee Rascal has been booked since his DV conviction.

 

Slowthai was also quietly dropped from the lineup one year.

[stuie]

35 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

 

On the whole you're right, but I don't think Dizzee Rascal has been booked since his DV conviction.

 

Slowthai was also quietly dropped from the lineup one year.

 

As was Nina Kraviz, for being a Putin fan girl. 

[Skip997]

1 hour ago, stuie said:

 

As was Nina Kraviz, for being a Putin fan girl. 

Interesting 

 

If their cancelling people for political views then I imagine a lot more should go.

[stuie]

34 minutes ago, Skip997 said:

Interesting 

 

If their cancelling people for political views then I imagine a lot more should go.

IIRC Emily was hosting Ukrainian refugees at the farm so it was probably an easy decision to make! 

[Suprefan]

14 hours ago, Skip997 said:

Interesting 

 

If their cancelling people for political views then I imagine a lot more should go.

 

Grimes will never get booked if you wanna put it simply. Same with MIA.

[NorthernSoul52]

Grimes. Now that's a name that torpedoed themselves.

[Skip997]

7 hours ago, Suprefan said:

 

Grimes will never get booked if you wanna put it simply. Same with MIA.

I’ve seen both of them play at Glastonbury. Grimes on The Park, brilliant, and MIA on WH. 
 

Why wouldn’t the later be booked? 

[CaledonianGonzo]

She's gone full Trump-ist / antivax.  She's literally started selling tinfoil hats to protect from 5g.

 

That said, I dunno if either her or Grimes would be entirely persona non grata - just not in high profile slots any more.

[NorthernSoul52]

Yeah. A sadness - some great tunes, but also absolutely down the rabbit hole.