411 Mania — Just look at Ray Charles... more info

ContactMusic — Veteran rocker Paul Weller swore off acid at the age of 16 after a bad trip left him terrified The former The Jam frontman who quit drinking in 2010 admits dabbling in drugs in the past but is adamant he never let his partying affect his work in the ... more info

Gigwise — Chart topping 'Sonik Kicks' star talks personal experiences with drug use more info

ContactMusic — Paul Weller thinks taking drugs can be creative The That Dangerous Age rocker points out there are a number of musicians who managed to keep up great work rates while simultaneously having drug habits He said Some people are happy just t... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Paul Weller doesn’t usually come to mind when pop’s great shape-shifters are listed. But his journey from seminal mod-punk band the Jam to the jazz/R&B-lite Style Council and then to prickly singer-songwriter surely qualifies him as a man who tak... more info

LargeHeartedBoy — The first week of spring brings four worthwhile albums I can wholeheartedly recommend: La Sera's Sees the Light, Miike Snow's Happy to You, Retribution Gospel Choir's The Revolution EP, and THEESatisfaction's awE naturalE. Paul Weller's latest solo e... more info

Pop Justice — In other news, the Far East Movement track 'Live My Life' featuring Justin’s vocals now has an entirely necessary Party Rock remix and video. (Ace Showbiz) (http://www.aceshowbiz.com/video/download/00026808/) WARNING: video includes Redfoo doing hi... more info

Gigwise — Modfather claims new album 'Sonik Kicks' is retaliation against 'tame' music scene more info

ContactMusic — Latitude Festival has announced the addition of Lana Del Rey and Ben Howard to their line-up They will be joining the likes of Paul Weller Metronomy Bat For Lashes and Laura Marling at the event which will take place at Henham Park Suffolk from 12 -.... more info

Guardian Music — So influential is the author of Ocean of Sound that some are now saying "we are all David Toops". How does that feel?Jump-racing enthusiasts have the Cheltenham festival, and for fans of student comedy there's the Edinburgh fringe, but avid consumers... more info