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Paul Weller Produces New Album By Declan O’Rourke!
Paul produced and performed on Declan O’Rourke’s new LP, “Arrivals.” The album was recorded at Weller’s Black Barn studio. It features contributions from Hannah Peel (string arrangements), Charles Rees (mixer) and Ben Gordelier (drums). It’s stunningly beautiful! “There were numerous thoughts Paul had on the project. The most fundamental and direct was what he suggested…
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Paul Weller Releases New Song & Performs It On Later With Jools Holland!
Mr. Weller is back with another tasty treat from his upcoming album, “Fat Pop (Volume 1).” The very soulful tune, “Glad Times” is the second track getting a preview. It’s a collaboration with UK duo, White Label (Tom Doyle & Anth Brown). Paul would make his customary appearance on Later… with Jools Holland and perform…
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Paul Weller Announces New Studio Album, Fat Pop (Volume 1)!
It’s crazy to think we’re 30 years into Paul’s solo career. Damn, time flies! And here we are now as Paul just announced his 16th solo LP titled, Fat Pop (Volume 1)! The 12 track album is scheduled for release on May 14, 2021. We’ve got all the details for you, along with a preview…
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Long Hot Summers: The Story Of The Style Council Arriving This October!
Universal Music will release a new compilation from The Style Council. The collection will tie in with an all-new TSC documentary that is scheduled to air on SkyArts in the UK, also in the month of October. The physical music release will be available as a 2CD set, as well as a traditional black vinyl…
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Paul Weller Photo Book By Andy Crofts Coming in August!
We’ve been sharing images from Paul’s bandmate Andy Crofts for quite a few years now. They have been such a cool part of the fan experience. He’s really captured some iconic shots that have sort of defined this era of Paul’s career. Lucky for us, Andy will compile many of those photographs in an upcoming…
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Paul Weller Releases On Sunset Album, Making Of Doc & A Host Of Other Goodies!
Paul Weller has released his 15th solo album to widespread critical acclaim. On Sunset is one of the best reviewed albums of his long and storied career. To coincide with the release, a making of documentary was produced by Mono Media Films and directed by Lee Cogswell, who’ll also be presenting a doc on The…
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Paul Weller Lends His Voice To Erland Cooper’s BBC6 Mental Health Week Composition!
To highlight Mental Health week; BBC Radio 6 Music’s Chris Hawkins invited composer and multi-instrumentalist Erland Cooper to write a piece of music that highlights how music and sound can help our mental health. The finished track features field recordings by 6 Music listeners made whilst in lockdown, Paul Weller, Galya Bisengalieva (solo violin), Robert…
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Paul Weller’s “On Sunset” Available On Purple Vinyl Exclusively At Independent Record Stores!
Paul’s upcoming album will see a few pressing colour variations on vinyl. There is the standard black, an exclusive peach at the official shop and independent record shops will get a purple variation. It’s especially important during this time to support your favourite local record store. If you’re planning on getting all these variations, or…
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Paul Weller Shares “Village” From Upcoming Album!
‘Village’ is a dreamy and beautiful meditation sung from the decidedly un-rock’n’roll perspective of a man who is entirely happy with his state in life. “It’s a response to being told that we’ve all got to explore the Amazon and climb Everest to make our lives complete,” says Weller. “And there’s a guy who says,…
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Paul Weller Postpones and Reschedules Upcoming Tour!
Just in! Paul has been forced to postpone his upcoming Spring tour as a result of the current global pandemic. The concerts will now take place in 2021. It will come as no surprise that sadly a lot of our planned 2020 tours have to be rescheduled due to the current Covid-19 pandemic. The health…
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Paul Weller Releases New Song From Upcoming Album!
This is, EARTH BEAT!
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A Conversation With Paul Weller At BBC6 Music Festival!
Paul stopped by the BBC6 Music Festival over the weekend and had a nice half hour chat with Lauren Laverne. Paul talks a little about the new album (On Sunset), looks back on a 40+ year career, a new found spirituality and much more. Well worth a listen!
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Watch Paul Weller’s “The First Day,” Short Film!
The good folks at Mono Media Films have released the short film of Paul Weller’s rehearsal session for his “True Meanings” concerts in 2018 at the Royal Festival Hall. It’s an intimate, fly on the wall glimpse at Paul and his band working through the set list and arrangements. The film was shown exclusively at…
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‘Soul Deep – Adventures With The Style Council’ Book Details!
If you’ve been following all our social media channels, you’ve not doubt seen our posts about the Soul Deep book Kickstarter campaign. The campaign went live on Friday (28 Feb) and 12 hours later was fully funded by the TSC massive! It was really cool to see so much excitement and love for this wonderful,…
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Paul Weller Announces New Album And Tour Dates!
“On Sunset” is the title of Paul Weller’s new studio album, set to be released on June 12, 2020! There has also been additional UK gigs announced, along with two shows in Ireland. We are excited to finally announce Paul Weller’s new album ‘On Sunset’ will be released 12th June 2020. More news on the…
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About The Young Idea Jam Exhibition Returns!
The biggest ever “About The Young Idea” exhibition of The Jam memorabilia is coming to a pop-up venue on Brighton Beach from 1st August – 31st August, 2020! The biggest ever collection of The Jam memorabilia – ‘About The Young Idea’, launches in Brighton on the 1st August and runs through until 31st August 2020.…
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Paul Weller Presents: The Black Barn Sessions!
This December, Paul unveils an exciting new project! Inviting some of his favourite talents to his studio ‘Black Barn,’ the first of the special four-part series of musical sessions will be released on Friday, December 6. “I’ve wanted to have a go at my own TV content for a while now. This is me choosing…
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Paul Weller Ticket Raffle For SOLD OUT May UK Tour!
Did you miss out out on tickets to see Paul Weller on his May UK Tour 2020? Well, Paul’s sister Nicky has kindly donated 2 guest list tickets, and some lucky bugger has a chance to win them for £5. Winner wins both tickets to 1 gig of their choice!!! The winning entry will be…
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New Jam Book Released This Month! “The Day I Was There”
A new book on The Jam is released on 5 December. This one focuses on the fans and their stories about seeing and following the band in their heyday. With a foreword written by Jam drummer Rick Buckler, this book tells the story of The Jam in the words of over 300 fans. With memories…
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UK Soul Singer Celeste Duets With Paul Weller On One Of His Most Loved Songs!
In a long tradition of Paul performing with emerging artists, he has done a duet with Brighton singer, Celeste. Their intimate take on, “You Do Something To Me” is streaming exclusively on Apple Music HERE! Celeste recently joined Paul Weller for a very special performance of one of his best-loved hits, You Do Something To…
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