Latest Paul Weller News
Suggs Paul Weller Launch New Single Based On Their Schooldays
Suggs and Paul Weller have launched a new single based on their schooldays.The newly-formed duo - which is made up of Madness frontman Suggs, 61, and The Jam rocker Paul Weller, 63, - were inspired...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 04 May 2022
Paul Weller Happy Beatles Didn't Carry On
Paul Weller is “glad” the Beatles split up when they did.The 55-year-old rocker insisted the legendary group – who went their separate ways in 1970 amid in-fighting with the band – would have “tarnished” their...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 05 February 2022
Paul Weller Wants Soul Singers To Cover His Songs
Paul Weller wants an album of soul singers covering his songs – but is worried it would seem “arrogant”.The ‘Changingman’ hitmaker has been dreaming of the project for years but is concerned people would find...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 28 December 2021
Paul Weller Announces Special Outdoor Show At Royal Hospital Chelsea
Paul Weller is set to play a special show at the Royal Hospital in Chelsea.The Jam legend is set to release his new album 'An Orchestral Songbook' with the BBC Symphony Orchestra on Friday (10.12.21),...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 08 December 2021
Sam Fender Turned Down Sir Elton John Duet
Sam Fender turned down the chance to feature on Sir Elton John's 'Lockdown Sessions' album because he was too busy.The 'Will We Talk?' hitmaker has been "hanging out" with the 74-year-old music legend and admitted...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 07 November 2021
Modfather Paul Weller Welcomes First Grandchild
Paul Weller has become a grandfather for the first time.The 63-year-old Modfather's 29-year-old model daughter Leah Weller-Kurata and her husband Tomo Kurata, 31, have announced the arrival of their son Kouzen, who was born on...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 07 September 2021
Paul Weller Hated Band Aid Video Because Of 'Drug Use'
Paul Weller has claimed "everyone was getting off doing blow in the toilets" in the Band Aid video.The former Jam legend was part of the star-studded lineup for the 1984 festive charity single 'Do They...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 24 June 2021
Paul Weller Might Be Done With Making Albums
Paul Weller "isn't sure" if he'll make another album.'The Changingman’ rocker is in with the chance of bagging his sixth No1 record with his latest studio effort, ‘Fat Pop (Vol. 1)’, but he's admitted making...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 19 May 2021
Noel Gallagher: Lockdown Has Given Me So Many New Songs
Noel Gallagher says the "biggest benefit" of the coronavirus lockdown was the time he had to write new songs.The former Oasis guitarist - who lives with his wife Sara MacDonald and their two sons, Donovan,...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 08 May 2021
Upcoming Releases: Check Out The Top 5 New Albums That We Can't Wait To Hear In May
As 'normal life' seems to be a few steps closer, as the first experimental music events take place, and as everyone gears up for a summer of festivals and fun, we take a look ahead...
By Andrew Lockwood in Music / Festivals on 03 May 2021
Celeste, Boy George And James Morrison Set For Paul Weller's Live From The Barbican Orchestral Gig
Celeste, Boy George and James Morrison will join Paul Weller for a special BBC Symphony Orchestra concert at the Barbican next month.The 'Stop This Flame' hitmaker, 80s pop legend and singer-songwriter will perform specially arranged...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 29 April 2021
Paul Weller: Songwriting Was My Saviour During Covid-19 Pandemic
Paul Weller thinks he’d be in a “padded cell” if he hadn’t been recording music through the coronavirus lockdown.'The Changingman’ rocker has spent the last year working on new LP ‘Fat Pop (Vol. 1)’ and...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 24 April 2021
Noel Gallagher Reveals Paul Weller Has Recorded New Album
Noel Gallagher has revealed Paul Weller recorded a new album in lockdown.The former Oasis rocker - who is good friends with the 62-year-old musician - has seen his pal during the coronavirus pandemic, and he's...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 14 February 2021
Paul Weller And Bbc Symphony Orchestra Set To Play London's Barbican
Paul Weller is set to perform with the BBC Symphony Orchestra at the Barbican in London next year.The former Jam star will be joined by the orchestra's Creative Artist in Association, Jules Buckley, for the...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 15 December 2020
Paul Weller Delays 2021 Tour Until November And December
Paul Weller has delayed his 2021 tour dates until November and December.The 'Going Underground’ hitmaker was due to kick off his UK run in March next year, but due to the "ongoing restrictions and uncertainty...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 07 December 2020
Paul Mccartney And Ed Sheeran Gigs To Be Shown For Teenage Cancer Trust Unseen
Unseen footage of gigs by Sir Paul McCartney, Ed Sheeran, Noel Gallagher and more will be shown to raise funds for the Teenage Cancer Trust.The annual concerts to benefit the charity, which are usually held...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 28 September 2020
Paul Weller Says Coronavirus Has Changed Priorities
Paul Weller thinks the coronavirus pandemic has prompted people to reconsider their priorities.The 62-year-old star has insisted that material possessions don't ensure happiness, and that the ongoing health crisis has encouraged people to look at...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 07 July 2020
Paul Weller Doesn't Want To Return To Normality
Paul Weller doesn't want life to go back to ''normal''.The 62-year-old singer - who has eight children, including three with current wife Hannah - expected to be ''tearing [his] hair out'' without being able to...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 06 July 2020
Paul Weller: The World Wasn't Ready For My House Record
Paul Weller says people ''weren't ready'' for his house record.The 62-year-old rocker and his 80s pop band The Style Council originally attempted to release their 1998 album 'Modernism: A New Decade' in 1989, nine years...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 05 July 2020
Paul Weller 'Not Afraid' To Say He's Not Seen Game Of Thrones
Paul Weller hasn't seen 'Game of Thrones' - despite working with 'Game of Thrones: The Last Watch' scorer Hannah Peel.The pair have worked together for some time, with composer Hannah working on Weller's orchestrations and...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 03 July 2020
Paul Weller Has Been 'Cracking On' Amid Coronavirus Lockdown
Paul Weller has been busily working on new material amid the coronavirus lockdown.The 62-year-old singer has revealed he's been ''cracking on'' and trying to remain productive during the health crisis, which has stopped him from...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 29 June 2020
Paul Weller Won't Slow Down Anytime Soon
Paul Weller's passion for making music remains as strong as ever.The 62-year-old star has revealed he doesn't have any intention of slowing down anytime soon, admitting he relishes working on new material.He shared: ''I love...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 28 June 2020
Paul Weller: I'd Never Give Noel Gallagher Advice
Paul Weller has insisted he would ''never give Noel Gallagher advice'' and denied rumours he told him to go solo.The Modfather has silenced claims the former Oasis guitarist's rival sibling and ex-bandmate, Liam Gallagher, was...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 24 June 2020
Paul Weller Pens Half An Album In Lockdown
Paul Weller has revealed he's already well into writing another album before his 15th solo record 'On Sunset' has even been released.The prolific musician's latest studio effort is due to land on July 3, but...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 17 June 2020
Paul Weller Cares 'More About His Music Now'
Paul Weller thinks he cares more about his music now than during his younger years.The 62-year-old star has suggested his musical talents haven't waned over time because unlike some of his contemporaries, he remains as...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 09 June 2020
Paul Weller Delays New Lp By A Week And Drops New Single Village
Paul Weller has delayed the release of his new album 'On Sunset' by a week.The former Jam rocker has released the dreamy new track 'Village' from his upcoming 15th solo LP, but announced that the...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 07 May 2020
Forest Live 2019 Preview
Forestry England's now well established series of Forest Live concerts look set to be some of the best yet this summer. With weekend dates across June and July in seven of the country's most outstanding...
By Andrew Lockwood in Music / Festivals on 21 May 2019
Seven British Bands That Couldn't Crack America
The histories of American and British pop music is inextricably linked. Often, the same bands that enjoy success in the States also hit the charts in Old Blighty, and vice versa. Think The Beatles on...
By Ed Biggs in Music / Festivals on 11 August 2018
Paul Weller Announces 14th Solo Album 'True Meanings'
The indefatigable Paul Weller has announced details of a brand new studio album, titled True Meanings, which will be released on September 14th via Parlophone Records.Not content with resting on his laurels despite releasing two...
By Ed Biggs in Music / Festivals on 11 July 2018
Tim Burgess Says Collaborating With Paul Weller Was An 'Honour'
Tim Burgess says it was an ''honour'' collaborating with Paul Weller on 'Spinning Out'.The lead vocalist of the British indie band 'The Charlatans' has joined forces with a number of artists on the new album...
By Clive King in Music / Festivals on 18 May 2017
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