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Coldplay fans, brace yourselves. The band’s frontman, Chris Martin, has dropped a surprising revelation: their 12th album will be their final one. That’s right—after over two decades of producing some of the most iconic music of our time, Coldplay is planning to cap off their discography with one last masterpiece.

In a candid interview with Zane Lowe, Chris Martin explained that the decision to limit their studio albums wasn’t made lightly. “We’re only going to do 12 proper albums, and that’s real. Less is more,” he shared. “It’s sort of our manifesto in terms of how to not give up—how to accept reality and then try and find some way to look at it with love, basically.”

As fans eagerly anticipate the release of Coldplay’s 10th album, *Moon Music*, set to drop this Friday, it’s clear that the band has been reflecting deeply on their journey and future. According to Martin, touring and creating music for *Moon Music* played a significant role in reshaping their perspective.

“After two and a half years of touring, I don’t think in my lifetime I’ve ever seen a band skip on stage and still have the joy we have now. Every day I get to see people singing together—it restores my faith in humanity,” he mused. “We’ve realized what we’re supposed to be doing: providing a sense of community.”

This newfound purpose is what keeps the band going, but Martin insists that knowing when to close the chapter is just as important. “There was always a plan to keep the tour going and have this new album come out,” he said. “But if this was the last one, would I be happy? This is a good one.”

For now, fans have *Moon Music* to look forward to, but it’s bittersweet knowing the band’s discography has an endpoint in sight. Coldplay’s final album may not be here just yet, but it’s clear that when it does arrive, it will be a celebration of everything the band has stood for—music, community, and love. So, while we can, let’s keep singing along and skipping to the beat with Coldplay until the final curtain call.