The Style Council were an English band formed in 1983 by Paul Weller, the former singer, songwriter, and guitarist with the punk rock/new wave/mod revival band The Jam, and keyboardist Mick Talbot, previously a member of Dexys Midnight Runners, The Bureau and The Merton Parkas. The band enabled Weller to take a more soulful direction with his music.
Musically, Miracle Temple is a triumph in its blend of the traditional and modern. The guitar work, often reminiscent of classic Southern rock, brings in a bluesy rawness that pairs well with McEntire’s gospel-inflected vocals.
Two collaborations in three months tell you where Konradsen is heading. November 2024 brought “Nick of Time” with Chicago artist Gia Margaret—gentle, atmospheric, exactly what you’d expect. Then came “Efficiency” in early 2025 with Christian Beharie, and suddenly the Norwegian duo sounds willing to sit in discomfort
