The 1975

[NorthernSoul52]

No cameos. Appreciated that. 

[fightoffyour]

Thought it was fantastic on the telly

[NorthernSoul52]

Lorde seemingly side of stage for it, by grainy photo evidence. 

[rwoo]

I enjoyed last night. Definitely wasn’t perfect though. Couple of pals who are casual fans left halfway through. Wasn’t very busy beyond the sound desk but was by no means an empty crowd

[Old_Johno]

7 hours ago, PolygonWindow said:

 

I think the issue with you and many others is that you already have pre-existing hatred towards him and everything he does (even when it’s meant to be funny) pisses you off. If you don’t like them fine but maybe take a step back when it comes to this part of it and realise it’s really not that deep. I went with people who aren’t massive fans and they laughed so that’s debunked your theory a bit.

 

I thought they were absolutely brilliant btw and I’m not a mega fan. 

I have no strong feelings either way, but if you’re going to headline one of the biggest festivals in the world, it’s best to go for broad appeal rather than trying and failing to play it cool

[NorthernSoul52]

46 minutes ago, Old_Johno said:

I have no strong feelings either way, but if you’re going to headline one of the biggest festivals in the world, it’s best to go for broad appeal rather than trying and failing to play it cool

Somebody tell that to Neil Young tonight. 

[judyblue110]

1 hour ago, NorthernSoul52 said:

Somebody tell that to Neil Young tonight. 

 

At one of his recent shows, 9 out of his 16 songs were from his greatest hits. Beyond those, none of his songs really have "broad appeal". I guess he could just do covers to fill in the time?

[mattiloy]

1 hour ago, NorthernSoul52 said:

Somebody tell that to Neil Young tonight. 

Saw him in Copenhagen last Sunday, nothing but net.

[mattiloy]

[mattiloy]

1975 are shite idst 

[NorthernSoul52]

Should say I'm a Young fan, and my comment was made with tongue in cheek. 

 

But there will be indulgent lulls to his set tonight too. 

[mattiloy]

Expect the above + Cortez (played in Norway). If that ain’t enough for ya then I wouldn’t know what to say.

[NorthernSoul52]

Like I said, tongue in cheek. But if you want broad appeal, maybe try playing Heart of Gold or Comes a Time, or After the Gold Rush, or Powderfinger, perhaps. 

 

Young is fully entitled to plough his own trough, go his own way, forge his own terms. But so are The 1975. 

[NorthernSoul52]

It's not about whether it's enough. It's illustrating the matter of broad appeal. Both have played some bangers - and both left a few on the shelf. That's completely their preogertive. 

[Johndenis]

If I were the 1975, I would be leaving every big tune out there. Neil young has earned the right and has the catalogue to pick and choose, don't think they have. Am genuinely puzzled why Pulp didn't headline in place of The 1975. They must broadly tie on metrics but only due to the bizarre (imo) silent 1975 fans who are obviously strange characters. And not in a strange-is-good Jarvis way.

Edited June 29, 2025 by Johndenis

[Steve R99]

Just saw them heading up to the Charlie XCX secret DJ set 

[NorthernSoul52]

7 hours ago, Johndenis said:

If I were the 1975, I would be leaving every big tune out there. Neil young has earned the right and has the catalogue to pick and choose, don't think they have. Am genuinely puzzled why Pulp didn't headline in place of The 1975. They must broadly tie on metrics but only due to the bizarre (imo) silent 1975 fans who are obviously strange characters.

Perhaps. You could also argue that got a festival looking forward though, booking Young and Pulp could be considered too retrograde. You get perhaps have one or the other - but not both. 

 

You're correct on metrics too. Pulp have theoretically only five certified hit singles - The 1975 meanwhile have thirty. I'll happily concur they got a few choices wrong for me in song selection - but they've been elevated to the same status on the bill as Neil Young. They've got as much right as him to choose it how they want. (Doesn't mean you have to like it, of course - but getting said spot arguably means you've earned it.)

[chino1]

What's next for the 1975 gig wise.

 

Two or three nights at Wembley Stadium next June possibly...

[NorthernSoul52]

One announced, wait for sales. Unlike say, Rodrigo, don't think they will have won many new converts. 

[chino1]

25 minutes ago, NorthernSoul52 said:

One announced, wait for sales. Unlike say, Rodrigo, don't think they will have won many new converts. 

There is a Wembley show announced? 

 

They will have a few converts.

[NorthernSoul52]

10 minutes ago, chino1 said:

There is a Wembley show announced? 

 

They will have a few converts.

No, sorry - I meant they'll announce one and see how it does. Depends if they stick more regional shows around it.

[NorthernSoul52]

I would expect any announcement today or tomorrow though - strike while the iron is hot, etc, etc.

[chino1]

2 minutes ago, NorthernSoul52 said:

No, sorry - I meant they'll announce one and see how it does. Depends if they stick more regional shows around it.

Yes makes sense 

[chino1]

2 minutes ago, NorthernSoul52 said:

I would expect any announcement today or tomorrow though - strike while the iron is hot, etc, etc.

Today would be nice 👌

[NorthernSoul52]

There will be a flurry of tour announcements over the next few days, I imagine. We'll see how many we can sweep up on here. I'm off to the continent in midweek, sure the good folk will keep the thread abreast.