Keith Cameron - Music Writer - Sounds, NME, Mojo

About this episode

Keith Cameron discusses his career in music journalism and his experiences with Paul Weller.

A journalist since 1988, Keith Cameron is currently a contributing editor at MOJO , with a career that’s taken him from Sounds and NME to bylines in the Guardian, The Times, Kerrang! and Q. In this episode, Keith talks about discovering The Jam in the punk era, growing up in the Highlands, and the lengths he went to just to get to gigs - finally seeing The Style Council at university. He gives an honest glimpse into interviewing Paul Weller, from nerve-racking moments on tour buses to frank discussions about Heavy Soul, along with stories of superfans, music press dramas, and the behind-the-scenes world of MOJO. Keith also reflects on the changing landscape of music journalism, why our adolescent music memories stick with us, and what makes Paul Weller’s creative drive so enduring. Find podcast show notes and sign up for regular information at PaulWellerFanPodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Paul Weller Fan Podcast

Guest: Keith Cameron

Topics covered

• music journalism
• interviews
• Paul Weller
• music history
• personal anecdotes
• music press

Keywords

• Keith Cameron
• Paul Weller
• music journalism
• MOJO
• interviews
• The Jam
• The Style Council
• music press
• adolescent memories
• Heavy Soul

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: MOJO, Sounds, NME, Guardian, The Times, Kerrang!

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