Paul Weller | Irregular Frequencies

Paul Weller has been the soundtrack to my adult life—through all his musical reinventions and evolutions. Now, it’s not that every release hits the mark for me, but what sets him apart is his unwavering commitment to authenticity. His artistic integrity and continuous growth have made him a true standout, especially among artists emerging from the late ’70s scene.

Watching the fan bash tonight, it’s clear there’s a deep nostalgia for the glory days of The Jam and The Style Council—and I get it, those classics are timeless. But Weller often shines brightest when he and his band cut loose on his later work, revealing a raw, loose energy that feels fresh and vital.

For me, Paul Weller is simply the Ray Davies of our generation—a storyteller and musical craftsman who continues to evolve while staying true to himself.

“In the city there’s a thousand things I want to say to you, but whenever I approach you, you make me look a fool. I wanna say, I wanna tell you about the young ideas, but you turn them into fears. In the city there’s a thousand faces all shining bright and those golden faces are under 25. They wanna say, they gonna tell ya about the young idea. You better listen now you’ve said your bit-a. And I know what you’re thinking. You’re sick of that kind of crap, but you’d better listen man because the kids know where it’s at. In the city there’s a thousand men in uniforms. And I’ve heard they now have the right to kill a man. We wanna say, we gonna tell ya about the young idea and if it don’t work, at least we still tried In the city, in the city. In the city there’s a thousand things I want to say to you.” John Paul Weller, In the City, 1977.