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In House With Paul Weller: The Modfather on Not Giving a 'F---' What Others Think and Aging -- Exclusive Video

Paul Weller stops by our offices for an In House chat about his latest ablum, 'Sonik Kicks.' ... Read More »

Peter Bjorn and John Criticize Swedish Royals on 'Gimme Some'

After the upbeat pop sounds of 2006's 'Writer's Block' to 2009's more experimental and dark 'Living Thing,' Peter, Bjorn and John decided to make their upcoming album, 'Gimme Some,' resemble what fans experience during their shows. ... Read More »

Jaill Kick Out the Jams at CMJ -- Exclusive Photos

Vincent Kircher was just talking nonsense, the way lots of frontmen do by the third day of the CMJ Music Marathon, but Thursday night at New York City's Studio at Webster Hall, the Jaill singer and guitarist may have revealed a fundamental truth about his band. ... Read More »

Paul Weller Marries Backing Singer Hannah Andrews

Splash News Congratulations to Paul Weller, who is reported to have married girlfriend Hannah ... Read More »

The Jam Set to Reissue 'Sound Affects' With Demos, Kinks Cover

The Jam's landmark 1980 studio album 'Sound Affects' will be reissued this autumn in an expanded deluxe edition. ... Read More »

Chicago Celebrate 40th Anniversary of '25 or 6 to 4'

Although Chicago is best known for its pop hits, especially the power ballads from the '80s, the ... Read More »

Paul Weller Digs Unlikely Collaborations

Paul Weller has been candid about his distaste for shoegaze -- the droning, distortion-rich strain ... Read More »

Paul Weller Still 'Mod' Despite Hating Technology

On the title track of his 10th solo album, 'Wake Up the Nation,' due out June 1, Paul Weller ... Read More »

Paul Weller Tests His Improv Skills on New Record

Paul Weller has penned everything from mod-punk anthems to contemplative folk tunes. He's dabbled in ... Read More »

Paul Weller Reunites With Jam Bassist on 'Wake Up the Nation'

When it came time to record 'Fast Car/Slow Traffic,' one of the punchier songs on his forthcoming ... Read More »

Paul Weller's New Album a Remedy for 'Boring' Pop

Fed up with the "dross" that passes for pop music in his native England, Paul Weller spent last year ... Read More »

Potent Quotables: Weller Slams Fellow Frontmen

"I don't like them because their music is rubbish. I don't like how conceited they are and how ... Read More »

20 Best Beatles Cover Songs

Covering a Beatles song is like taking up residence in the Great Pyramid: The foundation is ... Read More »

Potent Quotables: Weller's Rock Hero

"I wouldn't mind being Mick Jagger. He's skinny, still has hair and shags loads of birds."--Paul ... Read More »

Former Jam Members Tap Cover Band for U.S. Tour

What do you do when your world famous frontman isn't down for that long-awaited reunion tour? If ... Read More »

IFLTS: 'Ruby,' Kaiser Chiefs

'Ruby,' Kaiser Chiefs From 2007's 'Yours Truly Angry Mob' I have always been intrigued by this ... Read More »