Matty Healy Calls Himself the Best Songwriter During Glastonbury Performance

During his set at the Glastonbury Festival, Matty Healy of The 1975 took a moment on stage to boast about his talents, suggesting he is among the greatest of his generation. He cheekily declared, “What this moment is making me realize is that I probably am the best,” then added, “The best songwriter of my generation,” while raising a beer and emphasizing his point by calling himself a “poet” to the enthusiastic crowd.

Healy, 36, also hinted at a new album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” which is expected to drop in 2024 and is believed to contain references to him. Fans and spectators noted that he appeared to be indirectly referencing Taylor Swift’s upcoming album, with one joking that he was alluding to her work. Additionally, Healy proclaimed himself a “generational wordsmith,” sparking further speculation about his motivations for the speech.

He and Swift, 35, had a brief romance in 2023, lasting about a month, shortly after her split from Joe Alwyn. During their short relationship, they were frequently seen together, including at various concerts and in New York City, even at a recording studio. Swift was also known to have attended several of her Eras Tour shows, and the two were seen together at Casa Cipriani, fueling rumors about their connection.

Following their split, sources reported that incompatibility and scheduling conflicts played a role. Some industry insiders believe Swift may have based some of her 2024 album tracks on her time with Healy, with titles like “Guilty As Sin” and others allegedly inspired by their relationship.