Monday 23 August 2010

Slams Mor Festivals Paul Weller


Paul Weller reckons festivals have become ''middle of the road" and too media orientated.

As the Modfather the veteran singer and guitarist known affectionately - at festivals has played across the world for decades with The Jam, The Style Council and as a solo artist, but reckons overall festivals ar starting to become too media friendly.

At the Virgin Media speaking V Festival, he told Absolute Radio: "I can't remember the right expression actually, but it's become more middle of the road.

"Around TV and radio its more built - not that I'm trying to bite the hand that feeds me - but it's quite true.

"I mean, I can only compare it to like when you talk about '96 or when we did Glastonbury in '94, when you could stretch out and you could jam on tunes and people were up for that, and now it's a little bit more geared towards the greatest hits I think."

Paul said there has also been some practices by audiences creeping in that he certainly doesn't welcome, namely hurling certain objects at the stage.

He added: "I think that's a fairly new sort of phenomenon really - the chucking of the p**s. I personally wouldn't recommend it.

"But I've been hit by things onstage many times."

'Wake Up The Nation' Paul Weller's latest album is out now

Tuesday 10 August 2010

Paul Weller: Prepare New Single 'Fast Car/ Slow Traffic'


Paul Weller is set to release new single 'Fast Car / Slow Traffic' on September 13th.
Paul Weller is enjoying an unbelievable late burst to his career. An undeniable icon, the Modfather is choosing to take risks where other artists from the same generation are resting on their laurels.
With his new album returning 'Wake Up The Nation' earlier this year, Paul Weller seemed to have more energy than artists half his age. Fresh from scooping a BRIT award the singer took on board political concerns for a spiky, enraged return.
In a decade perhaps his best album, 'Wake Up The Nation' rightfully earned a nomination at the Mercury Music Prize. After winning a BRIT award could fate smile twice on the legendary songwriter?
Supporting the album with lung bursting tours, Paul Weller on September 13th is set to release a new single. A double A-side the single features 'Fast Car / Slow Traffic' backed with 'Andromeda'.
Recorded with former Jam cohort Bruce Foxton, 'Fast Car / Slow Traffic' is apparently inspired by life in London. Paul Weller said, "It's a real London tune. It's a pretty full on. It was actually interesting to hear Bruce playing on it. You can immediately tell it's him".
In addition to the new single Paul Weller has confirmed details of a lengthy British tour. Opening on November 23rd in Brighton, the tour moves around the country taking in a number of venues.
Running throughout November and December, Paul Weller is set to finish the tour with a celebratory show at London's Wembley Arena.
Paul Weller is set to play the following shows:
November
23 Brighton Centre
24 Brighton Centre
26 Birmingham Arena
27 Cardiff International Arena
28 Bournemouth International Centre
30 Sheffield Arena
December
1 Newcastle Arena
3 Manchester Arena
4 Glasgow SECC
5 Aberdeen SECC
7 Blackpool Empress Ballroom
8 Liverpool Arena10 London Wembley Arena