Chris Martin says Coldplay needs to embrace criticism

Chris Martin, the lead singer of Coldplay, recently acknowledged that the band receives significant criticism alongside its fan support. In a January 2025 interview with Rolling Stone, he stated that hearing criticism is important for the band. Martin noted that Coldplay, as a group of four white, middle-class men from England, is an easy target for criticism. He expressed that it is healthy to accept some negative feedback to avoid becoming bitter. Coldplay continues to achieve success, recently setting a record for the highest ticket sales on their "Moon of the Spheres" tour. The band has been influential in the music industry since its formation in 1997.