Paul Weller has spoken out against television talent shows like X-Factor, American Idol, and the Voice. Weller told the Guardian's Radio Times:
"I'd be too embarrassed to be on those shows. You get some of these kids who think they're a little bit 'edgy', got a bit of a Pete Doherty haircut. You're not edgy, really, mate. Otherwise you wouldn't be on an effing talent show, would you?"
Notable television host Jools Holland was also interviewed for the piece and said:
"Budding artists need a break, I suppose. But music's not like a competition. It's an art form...there's a difference between having it like a game show and having it as something that connects with your spirit and moves you … that's what music's supposed to be about."
The article points out that though Weller is a critic of the programming, he does actually watch X-Factor (Noel Gallagher outed him!) Weller admits to viewing the show because his daughter is into it--he says he's kind of forced to watch it, much like he watches other shows that his son and wife want to see. Read the full story here.
By the way, Weller's new solo record Sonik Kicks is out now. Watch the video for the first single, "That Dangerous Age" below and listen to samples from all the songs on the record on Weller's official site.
"That Dangerous Age"
"I'd be too embarrassed to be on those shows. You get some of these kids who think they're a little bit 'edgy', got a bit of a Pete Doherty haircut. You're not edgy, really, mate. Otherwise you wouldn't be on an effing talent show, would you?"
Notable television host Jools Holland was also interviewed for the piece and said:
"Budding artists need a break, I suppose. But music's not like a competition. It's an art form...there's a difference between having it like a game show and having it as something that connects with your spirit and moves you … that's what music's supposed to be about."
The article points out that though Weller is a critic of the programming, he does actually watch X-Factor (Noel Gallagher outed him!) Weller admits to viewing the show because his daughter is into it--he says he's kind of forced to watch it, much like he watches other shows that his son and wife want to see. Read the full story here.
By the way, Weller's new solo record Sonik Kicks is out now. Watch the video for the first single, "That Dangerous Age" below and listen to samples from all the songs on the record on Weller's official site.
"That Dangerous Age"
