Former Mansun frontman, Paul Draper releases his long awaited debut solo album, Spooky Action, on Kscope this summer. Hear the first track from the album – Don’t Poke The Bear – below. You can pre-order ‘Spooky Action’ NOW on Limited 2LP White Vinyl, Deluxe 3 Disc Booklet, Limited Signed Digi CD or Digitally and receive a free download of ‘Don’t … Read More
TAXLOSS TURNS TWENTY!
The 28th April is the 20th anniversary of the release of the release of 6EP. Featuring leadtrack Taxloss, Mansun promoted 6EP by throwing £25,000 in fivers from the balcony at Liverpool Street Station in London, lightening the mood of commuters on their way to work and gaining the band national news coverage. The whole stunt was filmed and used as the promotional … Read More
‘ATTACK OF THE GREY LANTERN’ NAMED IN TOP 50 BRITPOP ALBUMS
Popular US Music Website ‘Pitchfork’ has included Mansun’s debut album ‘Attack Of The Grey Lantern’ in its list of 50 best Britpop albums, describing it as “Glam, prog-rock, James Bond themes, record-scratch effects, Rule Britannia kitsch, a seven-minute interpolation of the Revolver song about taxes, a panoramic glam-folk single remixed by Paul Oakenfold when that sort of thing mattered—it’s all … Read More
EXCLUSIVE NEW INTERVIEWS IN THE MANSUN CONVENTION PROGRAMME
The 2017 Mansun Convention Programme is now available. The Programme includes a number of fascinating articles which will be of interest to any Mansun fan including: A brand new three page interview with Paul Draper in which he delves into his past, releasing exclusive images from his very first band and never-before-seen excerpts from his old notebook, which chronicles the writing of classic songs … Read More
PAUL DRAPER’S DEBUT LONDON GIG SELLING FAST
Tickets are selling out fast for Paul Draper’s debut gig in London at The Scala on the 21st September. This will be part of the former Mansun frontman’s FIRST EVER solo UK tour, and will be with a full live band. To see Paul perform in London on his debut tour, buy tickets now from HERE .
TEAMROCK FEATURE PAUL DRAPER’S SEPTEMBER TOUR
Paul Draper’s September tour has been featured by TeamRock. This will be his first full tour since the last Mansun tour in 2002. Tour dates are as follows: Leeds Brudenell Social Club – September 14 Manchester Gorilla – September 15 Glasgow King Tuts – September 16 London Scala – September 21 Bristol Thekla – September 22 Birmingham – O2 Institute 2 … Read More
PAUL DRAPER TOUR DATES ANNOUNCED!
Following the huge success of EP’s One & Two, which both debuted at No 1 in the UK vinyl charts, Mansun’s former singer and producer Paul Draper has announced his first ever solo tour. Dates are as follows: Leeds Brudenell Social Club: Thu 14th September Manchester Gorilla: Fri 15th September Glasgow King Tut’s: Sat 16th September London Scala: Thu … Read More
ANDIE RATHBONE TAKES THE STAGE AT 3RD MANSUN CONVENTION
Legendary Mansun drummer, Andie Rathbone received a rapturous reception from fans after giving two breathtaking performances in a surprise appearance at the 3rd Mansun Convention on 18th February. The convention celebrated the 20th anniversary of the band’s number 1 hit debut album ‘Attack Of The Grey Lantern’, held at the very place it was recorded – Parr Street Studios, Liverpool. Andie played cajon … Read More
RADIO X DECLARE MANSUN EMBODIMENT OF GREAT 90s BRITISH MUSIC
On the day of the 3rd Mansun Convention, Radio X have declared Mansun the embodiment of the great 90’s British cultural musical movement. You can read the full article, which celebrates 20 years since the release of ‘Attack Of The Grey Lantern’, and watch the band’s blistering performance of one of the decades greatest rock songs on TFI Friday HERE . … Read More