Paul Draper

Ex- @mansunband frontman, now Solo Artist. Pre-order 'Mansun Retold' now!

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INDIE BY THE SEA 1-2 May 2027
​More details announced for the 2-day festival at Blackpool's Winter Gardens! Paul will be appearing on Saturday 1st May, together with Ocean Colour Scene and Embrace.
Day tickets on sale now:
https://t.co/YQjEyxGaz6

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8 years ago inside jimi Hendrix's flat, Paul Draper sat down with Guitar Interactive. Joined by Ben Sink, he talks life post-Mansun and performs "The Chad Who Loved Me" & "Friends Make The Worst Enemies."
A must watch! Full interview here.
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https://t.co/M1Ntn6afl6

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MANSUN RETOLD
Album Playback in 360º spatial audio + Paul Draper Q&A
A special one-off playback of the 2026 Dolby Atmos mix of Paul Draper’s Mansun Retold at Polygon Live in Soho, London on Wednesday 11th November.
Small venue so limited tickets! https://t.co/lwEwkg956u

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On this day in 2018, Paul Draper and his band played at Festival No.6 in Portmeirion to mark the 20th anniversary of SIX. The set brought together his solo work and classic Mansun tracks, with a dedicated focus on the iconic album.
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Lovely weather at Hill Dickinson today! PD

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Paul Draper played a memorable intimate warm-up show at The Trades Club in Hebden Bridge on September 6, 2018. The set paired classic Mansun tracks and Six material with songs from his debut solo album Spooky Action.
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Delighted to be playing Indie By The Sea in Blackpool next year, great line up. Tickets on sale Friday, see you there!

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Spooky Action is celebrating its 9th Anniversary today!
Released on this day in 2017, Paul Draper's 11-track debut solo album entered the UK Albums Chart at #19 and reached #3 on the UK Independent Albums Chart.
What's your favourite track from the record?
DMx

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PAUL'S PRODUCTION TIPS (PART 4)

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Spent a great day at Cenzo Townsend’s Decoy Studios today with PDub. More information coming soon! PD

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'Attack Of The Grey Lantern' half speed master is SOLD OUT on the Official Store!
​Try your local indie shop if you’re quick, or online (Burning Shed, Rough Trade, Banquet, Amazon).
​The exclusive album tee (sizes S-2XL) is still available. Get yours here: https://t.co/qCjhHHujHF

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In case you missed it, here's the first of two podcasts Paul did for 'Mansun Retold'. In this one, catch Paul on the @xsnoizemusic Podcast with Mark Millar discussing the story and creative process behind his latest album 'Mansun Retold'.
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https://t.co/E1PIP5XPJg

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It's been 9 years since NME premiered the music video for 'Things People Want'. Dan W Jacobs' unique animation style perfectly set the stage for Paul's debut solo album, Spooky Action.
Who remembers watching this for the first time while waiting for the full album release?
DMx

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I went to check the new t-shirt today for quality control and they look superb! A great quality ethically sourced t-shirt with a beautifully printed design. PD.
Pre-order now from https://t.co/qCjhHHujHF for release on the 31st July.

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Newly designed Attack Of The Grey Lantern t-shirt has been released to coincide with the new Half-Speed Remastered version of the album.
Available in sizes S to 2XL, pre-order from the Official Store for release on 31st July 2026.
https://t.co/EANKKziWjI

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On the 31st July, Kscope will release Mansun's 'Attack Of The Grey Lantern', remastered at half speed at Abbey Road Studios for a level of sonic clarity previously unheard.
Pre-order now from the Official Store:
https://t.co/P8ePxthM66

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EP ONE turns 10 today!
Ten years ago, Paul Draper made his memorable return with EP ONE, marking his debut release on Kscope.
Driven by lead single 'Feeling My Heart Run Slow', the EP also featured 'The Silence Is Deafening' and the Steven Wilson collaboration, 'No Ideas'.
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'Mansun Retold' 3 disc hardback book + signed A5 print is out now. (Note: signed books are sold out). CD1 is the full album, CD2 has six stripped down tracks, and the Blu-Ray features Dolby Atmos, 5.1 Surround Mix & Hi-Res Lossless Audio. Available here:
https://t.co/pglqd5g30H

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Paul’s Production Tips (Part 3)

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NEW ALBUM, NEW GUITAR!
Today I’m starting recording on solo album #4 at PDub’s studio. I’ve bought a 1975 Fender Telecaster Deluxe, the American Vintage II model. I’m selling my Riviera and vintage Vox Teardrop now so any Mansun collectors want 1st shout, message my FB page! PD.