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He slams both band's political opinions...
The Drums frontman Jonny Pierce has said he hates bands like U2 and Coldplay because they dabble with politics.
In an interview with Q, Pierce said he was not very political and that he had no plans to impose his opinions on the band's fans.
“It's really boring to me. I hate U2 and Coldplay, bands that can't be bands for the life of them. They can't just write great songs, they have to be doing other stuff, a statement all the time,” he said.
“I don't mind certain statements, but U2 haven't released a good record in ten years, why don't they just run for office? [laughs] Just write me a great love song, that's all I want!"
The Drums are currently preparing for the release of their new album 'Portamento', due out on September 12.
On Tour With The Drums
Jonathan Pierce – The Forum, London
Jonathan Pierce, Tom Haslow – The Forum, London
Jonathan Pierce – The Forum, London
Jonathan Pierce – The Forum, London
Band and crew Thanksgiving Dinner before the show with members of Violens, IO Echo, The Big Pink and The Maccabees - The Forum, London
Jonathan Pierce – The Forum, London
Jonathan Pierce, Tom Haslow – Anson Rooms, Bristol
Connor Hanwick – The Institute, Birmingham
Jonathan Pierce, Tom Haslow, Jacob Graham – The Academy, Glasgow
Jonathan Pierce – The Academy, Glasgow
Jonathan Pierce, Tom Haslow, Connor Hanwick coming off-stage – The Academy, Glasgow
Jonathan Pierce – Mandela Hall, Belfast
Jonathan Pierce’s jacket – The Academy, Dublin
Band and crowd – The Academy, Dublin
Connor Hanwick, Jonathan Pierce soundchecking for show cancelled due to weather – University of Northumbria, Newcastle
Jonathan Pierce – Leeds University, Leeds
Jonathan Pierce – Leeds University, Leeds
Jacob Graham, Jonathan Pierce – Leeds University, Leeds
Jonathan Pierce backstage pre-show – Rock City, Nottingham
Soundcheck – The Academy, Manchester
Jacob Graham, Connor Hanwick, Mike Joyce – East Village Radio session with Mike Joyce from The Smiths at Blueprint Studios, Manchester
Jonathan Pierce – East Village Radio session with Mike Joyce from The Smiths at Blueprint Studios, Manchester
Connor Hanwick, Jonathan Pierce going to stage – The Academy, Manchester
Jonathan Pierce – The Academy, Manchester
Jacob Graham, Jonathan Pierce – The Academy, Manchester
Tom Haslow, Jonathan Pierce, Jacob Graham – The Academy, Manchester
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