At 83, McCartney is looking back for his 18th solo LP, to formative flirtations, family singalongs, even his own birth – and the febrile times that mirror our own. It’s given him ‘every hope that we’ll get through’• <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/may/25/paul-mccartney-the-boys-of-dungeon-lane-review-83">Alexis Petridis reviews The Boys of Dungeon Lane: ‘At 83, his gift for melody still astounds’</a> ‘How far do you want to go back?” In his office overlooking Soho Square in London, Paul McCartney and I sit together on a small sofa, reminiscing. The room smells deep and resinous and faintly ecclesiastical. There is a large green glass candle on the windowsill, and beyond, a view of plane trees, a flood of early afternoon sunlight.The building was bought by McCartney in 1974, and has long served as a home for his publishing company and other enterprises. On another floor, two members of his team survey prints of his late wife Linda’s photographs, spread out on the boardroom table. An assistant is busy arranging a bagel order, while in the small lift, someone is ferrying a trolley full of drinking glasses up to the kitchen, a convivial clink-clatter echoing through the floors. <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/may/29/paul-mccartney-bandmates-oasis-nostalgic-new-album-the-boys-of-dungeon-lane">Continue reading...</a>

في سن 83، يتأمل بول مكارتني في حياته ومسيرته بينما يروج لألبومه المنفرد الثامن عشر، مستلهمًا من ماضيه، بما في ذلك التجارب التكوينية وذكريات العائلة. الألبوم، بعنوان 'أولاد زنزانة الشارع'، يعرض موهبته المستمرة في اللحن ويتناغم مع الموضوعات المعاصرة.

A sus 83 años, Paul McCartney reflexiona sobre su vida y carrera mientras promociona su 18º álbum en solitario, inspirándose en su pasado, incluidas experiencias formativas y recuerdos familiares. El álbum, titulado 'The Boys of Dungeon Lane', muestra su talento duradero para la melodía y resuena con temas contemporáneos.

À 83 ans, Paul McCartney se remémore sa vie et sa carrière tout en promouvant son 18e album solo, s'inspirant de son passé, y compris des expériences formatrices et des souvenirs familiaux. L'album, intitulé 'The Boys of Dungeon Lane', met en avant son talent durable pour la mélodie et résonne avec des thèmes contemporains.

At 83, Paul McCartney reflects on his life and career while promoting his 18th solo album, drawing inspiration from his past, including formative experiences and family memories. The album, titled 'The Boys of Dungeon Lane', showcases his enduring talent for melody and resonates with contemporary themes.