Paul Weller’s new album Find El Dorado is not just another covers record. It’s a reflective, quietly radical project that reinterprets tracks discovered through late-night listening, friends’ recommendations, and crate-digging in second-hand record shops – now given a home in his own voice. “These are songs I’ve carried with me for years. They’ve taken onContinue reading “Paul Weller – Find El Dorado”
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Pete Paphides: Find El Dorado Sleeve Notes and Uncut Cover Story
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,Continue reading “Pete Paphides: Find El Dorado Sleeve Notes and Uncut Cover Story”
Brian Protheroe – ‘Pinball’ , Singer, Songwriter, Actor
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 century. For Brian, who has straddled a dual career in actingContinue reading “Brian Protheroe – ‘Pinball’ , Singer, Songwriter, Actor”
Geoff Pesche – Mastering Engineer – Abbey Road
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 cuttingContinue reading “Geoff Pesche – Mastering Engineer – Abbey Road”
Paul Weller – Lawdy Rolla & Pinball
Two Songs, Two Worlds: Paul Weller’s New SingleBy Dan Jennings Paul Weller has today announced Find El Dorado, a new album of reinterpretations due out on Friday 25th July on Parlophone Records. Described as a deeply personal project, the record sees Paul revisit songs that have long lived in the back of his mind –Continue reading “Paul Weller – Lawdy Rolla & Pinball”