Paul Weller Fan Podcast

On this episode of the Paul Weller Fan Podcast, I’m joined by singer-songwriter Amelia Coburn - an artist whose distinctive voice, storytelling flair, and genre-blurring style have won her fans far beyond the folk world. Amelia’s connection to Weller began with her wonderful ukulele cover of Down in the Tube Station at Midnight, which eventually caught Paul’s ear via Shindig! magazine’s John Mills. This story leads to a beautiful c...

Declan O'Rourke is my guest on this episode of The Paul Weller Fan Podcast - another huge talent and always a delight to talk to. Warm, humorous, super-smart and clearly a huge talent.

This time around we talk Find El Dorado and the opening song - a duet between Paul and Declan - a cover of Richie Havens’ 'Handouts in the Rain' - a song that is undeniably beautiful with the juxtaposition that it reflects on humanity’s repeated failu...

This week’s guest on the Paul Weller Fan Podcast is Tony Harlow, one of the most influential figures in the modern music industry and the current Chairman & CEO of Warner Music UK.

CEO of Richard Branson’s V2 Records during Paul Weller's time at the label, their professional paths have crossed again more recently, with Paul signing back with Warner's Parlophone label for Find El Dorado.

Beyond his work with Paul Weller, T...

Paul Weller’s new album Find El Dorado, out today via Parlophone, is a reflective, quietly radical covers record reinterpreting tracks discovered through late-night listening, friends’ recommendations, and crate-digging, now given a home in his voice.

Produced by Steve Cradock, it features intimate yet polished arrangements and contributions from Declan O’Rourke, Amelia Coburn, Noel Gallagher, Seckou Keita, Robert Plant, Hannah Pee...

In this episode, I’m joined by acclaimed music journalist and broadcaster Pete Paphides to dive into Paul Weller’s new album, Find El Dorado. Pete wrote the liner notes for the album and the cover story for Uncut magazine, so he brings a unique perspective on how the project came together, the inspiration behind the track-list, and why these particular songs were chosen. We talk about Weller’s drive to celebrate lesser-known gems, ...

Dean Chalkley is a renowned photographer who, for over three decades, has created authentic and powerful imagery across music, fashion, and culture, capturing everyone from underground pioneers to pop stars with an eye rooted in subcultures like Mod, Northern Soul, and Rudeboy scenes.

Originally trained as a tailor, his deep understanding of personal style and cultural movements has informed projects such as Return of the Rudeboy an...

My guest on this episode is a true icon – singer, songwriter, DJ, author, and cultural trailblazer – Boy George.

A 20 minute chat to gather stories for my upcoming Paul Weller oral history book - that was so good , I wanted you to hear as a podcast too.

From the early days of seeing Paul on Wardour Street in a sharp blue mod suit, to touring together in Japan with The Style Council and Culture Club, George shares his memories of Wel...

Martin Carthy MBE is a true icon of British folk music.

In this episode, we explore Martin’s remarkable legacy - a career spanning over six decades - from the 1960s folk revival to ground-breaking collaborations with Steeleye Span, The Watersons, and The Imagined Village (on which Paul, Martin and Eliza Carthy collaborated on 'John Barleycorn'.

We discuss his work with Paul Weller, including the 2018 album True Meanings, where Mart...

On this episode of the podcast, I am joined by Brian Protheroe , the man behind the 1974 original of 'Pinball' - Paul Weller's latest single from the upcoming covers album Find El Dorado.

When Paul Weller chose to cover Brian Protheroe’s 1974 debut single 'Pinball' for his latest single and upcoming album Find El Dorado, it wasn’t just a nod to nostalgia - it was an artist recognising a song that had quietly endured for half a cent...

For episode 10 of the podcast’s third season, I had the pleasure of speaking with Jackson Ducasse - a filmmaker who has collaborated with many incredible artists including Dua Lipa, Calum Scott, James Bay, Clean Bandit, New Order, Imagine Dragons, Isaac Gracie, Kelis, Professor Green, Amy Macdonald, Jess Glynne, John Legend, Blondie, Katie Melua and Nile Rodgers. 

Jackson was brought on board by Weller HQ and Parlophone to dire...

On this episode of the Paul Weller Fan Podcast, I was thrilled to welcome Lucy Hooberman – a documentary filmmaker, journalist, and researcher – to talk about two bold and fascinating chapters in the story of The Style Council: the Red Wedge campaign and their much-debated short film, JerUSAlem.

Lucy brings unique insight. As the producer of both Days Like These (the Red Wedge documentary) and JerUSAlem, she worked closely with Paul...

What a joy it was to spend time with Abbey Road Mastering Engineer, Geoff Pesche for this episode of the Paul Weller Fan Podcast.

Geoff’s name might not immediately ring bells for every listener – but his sonic fingerprints are all over some of the most significant records in British music history. From the cutting room at Tape One to the mastering suites of Abbey Road Studios, Geoff’s career spans over four decades of audio excelle...

What a joy it was to sit down with the brilliant photographer and filmmaker Julian Broad for this episode of the podcast.

Julian has played a huge part in shaping the visual identity of Paul Weller’s solo career, shooting everything from early press photos to iconic album covers including Heliocentric, Sonik Kicks, and Saturns Pattern. We talked about the creative process behind those sleeves, the magic of happy accidents, and what ...

Join me for the announcement of Paul Weller: Dancing Through the Fire: The Authorised Oral History by Dan Jennings

The groundbreaking oral history on one of the most legendary musicians of all time - Paul Weller

‘Nearly 50 years in music? How is that possible? When Dan mentioned that he’d interviewed over 250 people for this, I didn’t even know that I knew that many people… but he’s done it in a way that shows that it’s more ...

In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Robert and Matt Deighton as they discuss their musical collaboration and the creation of their new album together called "The Instant Garden". Every so often an album appears that surprises and delights and somehow defies categorisation. Robert and Matt have conjured up a garden full of earthly delights and mysterious depths. It’s really unlike anything else. A sonic assortment of open tuned acous...

Join us as we delve into the creative journey behind the latest album from Stone Foundation, "The Revival of Survival" which was recorded at Paul Weller HQ, Black Barn Studio.

Neil Jones and Neil Sheasby discuss the album's title and its significance in a music landscape dominated by tribute acts and heritage bands.

They share insights into their writing process, the evolution of their sound, and their commitment to producing origi...

Join us for an insightful chat with Claire Moon as we explore the whirlwind year of 2024 for Paul Weller and his team. From the excitement of a podcast nomination to the intricacies of album releases and tours, Claire shares her behind-the-scenes experiences at Weller HQ. Discover how the team navigates the ever-evolving music industry, balancing physical and digital releases while staying true to their roots.

Claire delves into the...