There’s good news and bad news for fans ofIggy Pop.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, 78, announced in his Facebook stories that he’s taking a break from his work as a DJ on BBC Radio’s 6 Music channel.
He shared a slide from the BBC on his official Facebook account making the announcement. “Iggy Pop is taking an extended break from the station to focus on music projects and will return in 2027,” reads the first part of the message.
The second part features a quote from the man himself. “The news is true, after 12 years at 6 Music I’m going to be taking a break for a while. I’ve got some other stuff I’ve got to do but I’ll be back. I’m pleased to say Jarvis has agreed to return to the station for a year as my cover—cool, thanks Jarvis.”
The “Jarvis” Pop mentions is Pulp singer Jarvis Cocker, who Pop initially replaced when he went on hiatus from his Sunday show in March 2014, per The Independent.
Born James Osterberg, Pop has continued to tour, perform and record despite his advanced age, although it’s unclear what “music projects” he’s focusing on during his hiatus from his radio show.
There are only three tour engagements currently listed on his official website. Pop is playing both Sundays of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, Calif., on April 12 and 19. That day the festival is headlined by Latin music superstar Karol G with Young Thug, Kaskade, Laufey, Major Lazer, Wet Leg and dozens of others on the bill.
Pop is also headlining the two-day Mosswood Meltdown in Oakland, Calif., hosted by cult film star John Waters, on July 18.
His final announced date currently listed on his website is Aug. 21 in his hometown of Detroit at Comerica Park, opening for My Chemical Romance on that band’s “The Black Parade” tour.
The relatively light touring schedule suggests that Iggy is at work on a new album. His last album, Every Loser, was released in 2023 and featured an all-star backing band with drummer Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, former Peppers guitarist Josh Klinghoffer and Andrew Watt, who also produced the album. Other guests included former Jane’s Addiction members Dave Navarro, Eric Avery and Chris Chaney, Guns N’ Roses bassist Duff McKagan, Pearl Jam guitarist Stone Gossard, and drummers the late Taylor Hawkins and Travis Barker.
Iggy is also featured on a just released song “God’s Lonely Man” by Anna Calvi that was recently debuted on BBC 6 Music. It’s featured on Calvi’s four-song EP Is This All There Is? which is set for a March 20 release.
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