Paul Mescal Interviews Paul McCartney

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Coverage of the event is largely consistent across outlets, with all sources highlighting the interview format and the album's release. Stereogum and Consequence focus on the album's themes and the streaming platform, while Rolling Stone…

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Paul McCartney's new album, The Boys Of Dungeon Lane, is set to release this Friday. An interview special featuring McCartney and actor Paul Mescal is now available on Amazon Live and the Amazon Music app. The interview delves into the stories behind the album's songs and McCartney's creative process.

Key facts

▪The Boys Of Dungeon Lane is Paul McCartney's new album revisiting his Liverpool coming of age.
▪Paul Mescal interviews McCartney as part of a special available on Amazon Live.
▪The interview covers the backstories of songs like 'Down South' and 'Home To Us.'

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4 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 16 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 2 centre.

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▪ Watch Paul Mescal interview Paul McCartney about his new album ‘Boys of Dungeon Lane’ — NME
▪ Paul McCartney and Paul Mescal Talk ‘Boys of Dungeon Lane’ in Short Film — Rolling Stone
▪ Paul McCartney Talks About Origins of New Album With Actor Paul Mescal in Amazon Short Film Streaming Now — Consequence (of Sound)

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