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Paul Weller will always write love songs

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14 Apr 2012

Paul Weller will always write songs about women because he considers himself a romantic. The 'That Dangerous Age' rocker - who married backing singer Hannah Andrews last year, with the couple having twins Bowie and John Paul in January - says…

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Paul Weller too embarrassed for talent shows

Music Gossip

10 Apr 2012

Paul Weller would be "too embarrassed" to appear on a TV talent show. The 'That Dangerous Age' hitmaker is not a fan of reality TV singing shows such as 'The X Factor' and 'The Voice' and feels the people who audition for them are all style over…

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Paul Weller's early mid-life crisis

Music Gossip

2 Apr 2012

Paul Weller had his mid-life crisis in his thirties. The 53-year-old singer - who married backing singer Hannah Andrews, 25, last year - laughs off suggestions his latest single, 'That Dangerous Age', is about his own circumstance, because he claims…

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Roger Daltrey gigs with Paul Weller

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29 Mar 2012

Roger Daltrey was joined onstage by Paul Weller and Kelly Jones at his Teenage Cancer Trust concert last night (29.03.12). The Who frontman performed an opening 15-minute set at London's Royal Albert Hall before Stereophonics frontman Kelly took to…

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Paul Weller: drugs can be creative

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28 Mar 2012

Paul Weller thinks taking drugs can be creative. The 'That Dangerous Age' rocker points out there are a number of musicians who managed to keep up great work rates while simultaneously having drug habits. He said: "Some people are happy just to…

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Paul Weller improvises to combat boredom

Music Gossip

23 Mar 2012

Paul Weller started improvising in the studio because it got "a bit boring" writing songs in a normal way. The 'That Dangerous Age' hitmaker has moved from traditional songwriting to working from instinct on his last two studio albums, 'Wake Up the…

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Paul Weller calls for musical revolution

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22 Mar 2012

Paul Weller thinks pop needs a "musical revolution." The 'That Dangerous Age' singer has been an active musician since 1976, and just released his 11th solo album 'Sonik Kicks', but feels the industry is at rock bottom and in need of revitalising by…

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Paul Weller's happy album

Music Gossip

18 Mar 2012

Paul Weller says his latest album "exudes" happiness. The 53-year-old rocker admits he really enjoyed making 'Sonik Kicks' and he thinks the contentment he's got in his private life helped him make a positive record. Paul - who has two-month-old…

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Elbow, Paul Weller and Bon Iver to headline Latitude

Music Gossip

6 Mar 2012

Elbow, Paul Weller and Bon Iver will headline Latitude Festival 2012. The Grammy award-winning folk band will take to the stage for their only UK festival appearance this year on Friday July 13, with the 'One Day Like This' hitmakers - who have…

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Paul Weller ready for That Dangerous Age

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10 Feb 2012

Paul Weller finds the idea his new track 'That Dangerous Age' is about a mid-life crisis "amusing." The 53-year-old singer's first single from his 'Sonik Kiks' album is released on March 11, and while it is deals with the way society sees older…

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Paul Weller wants to learn

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21 Jan 2012

Paul Weller wants to keep learning new things. The 'Changingman' hitmaker - who was previously a member of The Jam and the Style Council - is amazed at how many bands have reunited for nostalgia tours and insists he has no interest in doing anything…

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Paul Weller always an artist

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16 Jan 2012

Paul Weller will always be an "artist". The veteran rocker - who is set to release his 11th solo album, 'Sonik Kicks' later this year - is pleased he has continued reinventing himself whereas many of his peers from the 1970s use their back catalogues…

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Paul Weller announces Sonik comeback

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22 Nov 2011

Paul Weller has announced his return with new album 'Sonik Kicks'. The 'Peacock Suit' singer will celebrate the release of his 11th solo album - which features guest appearances from Noel Gallagher and former Blur guitarist Graham Coxon - with two…

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Paul Weller: Stone Roses reformed for cash

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10 Nov 2011

Paul Weller believes the Stone Roses reformed for money. The 53-year-old musician is a close pal of bassist Gary 'Mani' Mounfield and while he believes his friend's reasons for returning were legitimately about the music, he is dubious as to why…

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Paul Weller not a fan of breakup songs

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25 Aug 2011

Paul Weller wishes pop singers would stop singing about the end of their relationships. The 'Eton Rifles' singer has been working on a follow up last record '22 Dreams' and hopes to use some bold lyrical themes in the tracks, as he's not impressed…

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Paul Weller finishes new album

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5 Apr 2011

Paul Weller has finished his next album. The 'Peacock Suit' singer and guitarist has already recorded a follow up to last year's 'Wake up the Nation', but hasn't decided on a release date yet. He told UK radio station XFM: "The album is all ready…

Paul Weller combines faithful version of back catalogue with moments of self-indulgence

Paul Weller combines faithful version of back catalogue with moments of self-indulgence

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After the success of his new album Wake Up the Nation earning a Mercury nomination, it seems The Modfather Paul Weller has enjoyed a bit of a critical revival. Still, many at this packed-out, large-scale show would no doubt have been here if he was…

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Paul Weller wants to inspire forever

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14 Dec 2010

Paul Weller hopes he can continue to inspire other musicians after he dies. The 52-year-old singer - who previously performed with The Jam and Style Council before embarking on a successful solo career - is proud of his extensive back catalogue and…

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Paul Weller determined to stretch himself

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26 Nov 2010

Paul Weller is determined to "stretch himself" lyrically on his next album. The 'Moonshine' singer only released his last album, 'Wake Up The Nation', this year, but has already started recording tracks for a follow up album, and said he is…

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People's Mercury favourite Paul Weller

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7 Sep 2010

Paul Weller is favourite to win tonight's (07.09.10) Mercury Music Prize. There have been an unprecedented number of bets at bookmakers on the singer and internet polls have been flooded with votes for his album 'Wake Up The Nation' to win the…

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Paul Weller's tough break up

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29 Aug 2010

Paul Weller found splitting from his long-term partner "f***ing hard". The 52-year-old singer - who has five children from previous relationships - also admits it was difficult to split from Samantha Stock, his partner of 13 years, to embark on a…

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Paul Weller slams MOR festivals

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23 Aug 2010

Paul Weller reckons festivals have become "middle of the road". The veteran singer and guitarist - known affectionately as the Modfather - has played at festivals across the world for decades with The Jam, The Style Council and as a solo artist, but…

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Paul Weller's Corinne collaboration

Music Gossip

21 Jul 2010

Paul Weller wants to duet with Corinne Bailey Rae. The 'No Tears to Cry' singer is a big fan of the 'Put Your Records On' hitmaker and would love to work with her, but admits their schedules have so far kept them apart. He said: "We've been trying…

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Spotify playlist: Mercury Music Prize 2010

20 Jul 2010

The shortlist of contenders for this year's Mercury Prize was announced today. The £20,000 prize is awarded to the best album of the last 12 months, as chosen by a panel of music industry members. Among the 12 acts competing for this year's prize are…

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Paul Weller completes residency

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1 Jun 2010

Paul Weller has completed his five-night London residency. The veteran rocker marked the end of his stint at the city's Royal Albert Hall on Friday (28.05.10) with an epic 31-song set, which included tracks by his former bands The Jam and Style…

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