Paul McCartney on 20th solo album and Paul Mescal guitar session

Music legend Paul McCartney has spoken about his upcoming 20th solo album, The Boys of Dungeon Lane, describing it as a collection of 'memory songs'. He also shared a surprising anecdote about playing guitar with actor Paul Mescal, and expressed curiosity about the upcoming Beatles biopics.

Paul McCartney, one of the most iconic figures in music history, has opened up about his 20th solo album, titled The Boys of Dungeon Lane, describing the project as deeply personal and rooted in memory. The legendary former Beatle says the record is built around what he calls "memory songs" — compositions that draw on moments and emotions from his life.

In a recent interview, McCartney shared an amusing story about a guitar session with Irish actor Paul Mescal, who has been making waves in Hollywood. According to McCartney, Mescal's knowledge of guitar technique genuinely impressed him. «He knew it better than I did!» McCartney reportedly said, laughing about the unexpected experience of being outshone on his own instrument.

The album marks a significant milestone for McCartney, now in his eighties, continuing to release original material at a pace that would challenge artists decades younger. The Boys of Dungeon Lane is his first solo studio release in several years and is expected to be a reflective, intimate work.

McCartney also commented on the forthcoming series of Beatles biopics, a project that has attracted considerable attention in the film world. He said he finds the concept intriguing, though navigating the legacy of the world's most famous band through cinema is no small undertaking. The biopics are expected to cover the individual stories of all four Beatles members separately.