Peter Watts - Journalist & Author

When I started on the extra interviews for my book, Paul Weller:
Dancing Through the Fire, back in July 2024, Journalist and
author, Peter Watts was one of the first people
that I chatted to. He has written for Uncut, the Guardian and
Sunday Times, and has also written a book about the history of
Denmark Street: London’s Street Of Sound.


He has done some superb interviews with Paul Weller on many
occasions including on tour in the US so it was a real delight to
capture his memories.


For fans of Paul Weller and those fascinated by the inner
workings of music journalism, this episode provides a lovely
insight into the connection between journalist and artist. Peter
discusses his journey from discovering The Jam and The Style
Council as a latecomer in the '90s, to interviewing Paul Weller
for major publications like Uncut. With stories that span meeting
the band in San Francisco, sitting backstage at legendary venues,
and exploring Paul’s ongoing search for artistic independence,
Peter reveals the human side of a musical icon who’s far more
interested in what's next than what's just been released.


We also explore the challenges of modern music writing - how the
craft has shifted from acerbic reviews to celebrating artistic
achievement, and why Paul Weller’s willingness to share his
personal battles and musical passions make him such a compelling
subject. Listening to Peter’s stories, you'll get a sense of
Paul’s enduring restlessness, his aversion to nostalgia, and the
realities of the creative life in an age where albums can peak
and then vanish in an instant...


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