![]() ![]() Sketches, samples, grooves in a style of Miles’s old band The Superimposers bounced around to the Monks Road family. The lead track Rise Up Singing! featuring Paul Weller, is a spiritual call to arms coming out of this period of lockdowns “Miles had this demo which I worked on a bit, added a guide and sent it to Paul who instantly got the vibe, it’s great to be working with him again.” says Dr Robert and this sets the tone for the rest of the LP… We’re also treated to percussion from Honorary Councillor Steve Sidelnyk and drums from Crispin Taylor (who recorded with Paul Weller under the guise of Mather ´Indian Vibes´) – fingers crossed for both of them for a future podcast appearance by the way!.įor this 4th album, demos were written remotely through the lockdown and finally bought to RAK Studios in London over a 5 day period in December 2021 – featuring Mick Talbot on keys, Matt Deighton (acoustic), Orphy Robinson (vibes), Jacko Peake (Sax/ flute) Ernie Mcone (Bass) Crispin Taylor (Drums) and Vocal appearances from Paul Weller and his daughter Leah, Brazil’s Arthur Melo, WONDERFULSOUND’s Angelina, Romy Deighton and of course Miles Copeland (Omnichord) and Dr Robert Guitar/Vocals. The new album Rise Up Singing! features Paul Weller with Dr Robert & Miles Copeland, along with a whole host of former podcast guests including Mick Talbot from The Style Council, Matt Deighton, Stone Foundation frontman Neil Jones, Ernie McKone, Jacko Peake. You’ll know him best however as the front-man with Blow Monkeys and as a successful solo artist (including the epic Realms of Gold album in 1994 which featured Paul). Robert is probably technically speaking also an Honorary Councillor? owing to his performances on the final tour dates. Miles first showed up on MRS debut album Down The Willows with the dreamy ‘Golden Day’ ( a favourite of Gary Crowley) featuring Isle Of White favourite Angelina (who features on a stunning track called Borderline this time around.)Ī great friend of Paul’s for over 35 years, Dr. Well, this time around Richard Clarke turned to WONDERFULSOUND head honcho Miles Copeland to navigate the vibe alongside mainstay of the band, the inimitable Dr Robert. ![]() ![]() Leah Weller also features on album closer Easy Pickings. Here it is sung by Romy Deighton (former Weller band mate & podcast guest Matt Deighton’s daughter). The new album also loans one of his most recent releases – the gorgeous bonus track Serafina that you’ll find tucked away on the deluxe edition of Fat Pop. It always felt inevitable to me that Paul Weller would feature at some point – and his appearance on album opener & title track Rise Up Singing doesn’t disappoint. Robert to The Style Council’s Mick Talbot and Steve White, to former & current solo band members, Matt Deighton, Jacko Peake, Ernie Mckone, Damon Minchella, Honorary Councillor, Steve Sidelnyk along with the likes of Neil Jones from Stone Foundation and Kathryn Williams (another podcast favourite). The trio of album releases to date have featured Weller alumni aplenty – from mainstay of the band Dr. MRS is an ever-changing collective of artists (some well-known, some just starting out) all with one thing in common – a love of making music. You can order the album at /album/rise-up-singing and having had a sneak preview – I can tell you that it is a very special album. Paul on backing vocals and piano for the new Stone Foundation album Outside Looking InĪnd what would have been many peoples first introduction to the band Sundowners with Paul on acoustic guitar, bass, piano and backing vocals on their delightful new LP called Pulling Back The Night.Īt the time of writing, we’re also close to the release of a new album from Steve Pilgrim.īeautiful Blue has 5 co-writes with Paul (who also produces the album and plays throughout).įriday 18th November 2022 sees the release of a new Monks Road Social album called Rise Up Singing. However, us fans have enjoyed a few tasty collaborations this year with plenty more to come.Ī Summer single delight with Suggs called OOH DO U FINK U R Facebook 142 Tweet 0 LinkedIn 0 Pin 0 Print 0 Email 0Ģ022 has been one of Paul Weller’s leaner years in terms of new releases with the focus being more on touring after the back-to-back Number One studio albums – On Sunset and Fat Pop (Vol 1). ![]()
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