The EP titled Supplement: 66 is a nod to his most recent album 66, acting as a stylistic continuation of the previous record, as Weller continues to portray an artistic flair whilst reminiscing on his sixty-six years of life, embracing his past whilst acknowledging the necessity for his continued growth as an artist and as an individual. Supplement: 66 embodies the sonic progression of a man that has arguably done it all within his career of more than five decades.

Supplement: 66 Tracklist:

That’s What She Said

Change What You Can

Earth In Our Feet

So Quietly

The ‘You Do Something To Me’ musician recorded Supplement: 66 at his own Black Barn Studios, having a prominent role in producing all of the tracks.  The EP also features original The Jam member Steve Brookes on guitar alongside Max Beesley on vibraphone, Danny Thompson on double bass and the vocals of folk musician Kathryn Williams on ‘So Quietly’, who co-wrote the track with Weller.

Supplement: 66 will be available digitally from its release date as well as in a classic black LP.

Weller, who was first known for being in The Jam and The Style Council, has since got sixteen studio albums, five live albums, thirty-nine singles and three EPs under his belt. Despite Weller’s experimentation with sonic shifts throughout his career, it is evident the announcement and release of Supplement: 66 will aim to further polish Weller’s artistry and continually prove his talents to fans.

The social media post from Paul Weller HQ which accompanied the announcement referred to the EP as being a part of Weller’s “new explorations”. This ideal is prevalent throughout the newly released lyric video visual for ‘Change What You Can’. The video is shot in a nostalgic VHS-style format features various clips of nature. In essence, this visual portrays a hopefulness – a theme that Weller has not shied away from during this career. Whether it is political hopefulness in The Style Council’s ‘Walls Come Tumbling Down’ and The Jam’s ‘Going Underground’ or hopefulness for change in Weller’s ‘The Changing Man’, Weller’s hopefulness in ‘Change What You Can’ surrounds his new explorations at sixty-six and his desire to further develop his artistry.

Paul is excited to announce Supplement: 66

A brand new 4-track EP coming October 18th – https://t.co/kXRZr31C6c

Referencing the sounds and world of 66… whilst also beginning new explorations. First cut ‘Change What You Can’ is out now. pic.twitter.com/e71PRk1uGS

— Paul Weller (@paulwellerHQ) September 27, 2024

Supplement: 66 will be released just in time for fans awaiting to see Weller during his autumn UK tour this year. With the tour dedicated to his recent album 66, there is high potential that Weller will perform tracks from Supplement: 66 given its evident sonic continuation of 66.

With a career that spans over five decades, Weller continues to stun listeners with his presentness in the industry and his continued authenticity and relatable content. The release of Supplement: 66 will therefore commemorate Weller’s legendary career thus far, and his introspective efforts presenting himself as ‘The Changing Man’.

We are very sorry to announce that due to a band member testing positive for Covid-19, the remaining tour dates (Norwich 3rd Dec / Lincoln 4th Dec / Cambridge 5th Dec) will not be able to take place on their scheduled dates.

— Paul Weller (@paulwellerHQ) December 3, 2021

Weller’s tour began last month at Oxford’s New Theatre, and he has since played shows in Bath, Liverpool, Southampton, Glasgow and other locations. Unfortunately for fans in Norwich, Lincoln and Cambridge, Weller has been forced to cancel these remaining three dates. The cancellation was announced via Weller’s social media, stating: “We are very sorry to announce that due to a band member testing positive for Covid-19, the remaining tour dates (Norwich 3rd Dec / Lincoln 4th Dec / Cambridge 5th Dec) will not be able to take place on their scheduled dates… We are working hard to see if we can reschedule the shows and will share more information on that as soon as we possibly can…This is obviously incredibly disappointing news for not just the fans but Paul and the whole team involved, but we need to follow the guidelines to keep everyone as safe as possible.”

The statement was posted earlier today, and thus far, no further announcements regarding potential rescheduling have been made.

Paul Weller embarked on this recent tour in support of his latest studio album Fat Pop (Volume 1), which was released back in May of this year. This is the sixteenth solo record from the prolific singer-songwriter and has been well-received by fans and critics alike, with NME giving it four out of five stars and saying: “The album is a delight: a generous collection of expertly crafted pop tracks, delivered with both the finesse of an artist of five decades’ experience and the lightness of touch that only comes when you’re having a blast. Never has the Modfather sounded quite so at ease.”

Paul Weller has enjoyed an illustrious career over the years, having played in two successful bands- The Jam and soul band The Style Council- before venturing into his solo music ventures in 1992 with his self-titled debut record, which charted at number eight in the UK album charts, holding the position for seven weeks. Weller’s solo career experienced serious critical acclaim in the 2010s, with his 2010 album Wake Up The Nation being extremely well-received, resulting in a nomination for the Mercury Music Prize. Weller has shown no signs of slowing down since then, having released a further six studio albums since 2010.