Matty Healy finally confirmed the status of the new The 1975 album after teasing fans on social media, sharing the exciting update in a video featuring his father. The 37-year-old indie rockstar shared the clip during a tribute show he could not attend in person.
Addressing the audience, Healy said, 'Hello everybody, thank you for coming. Tonight we have lots of friends from Sunday for Sammy. We have grantees and supporters. Obviously, we also have The 1975 album. I can't finish this album, though I don't know if I ever will - but I've nearly finished it.'
He added, 'I'd just like to send my love and hope you have a good night. My dad's here as well and wants to say hello.' The camera then panned to Tim Healy, who greeted fans and encouraged them to purchase merchandise to support young talent in the North East, while also praising the upcoming record.
Fans were thrilled by the update after months of cryptic hints from the frontman. The announcement has cleared up much of the speculation surrounding the band's future musical direction, giving loyal supporters a concrete timeline to look forward to.