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

'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: pauldraper.tmstor.es

Today marks the release of Mansun's 'Attack Of The Grey Lantern', remastered at half-speed at Abbey Road for amazing sonic clarity. An exclusive album tee (sizes S-2XL) is also available to complement the release. Buy now from the Official Store: pauldraper.tmstor.es

In case you missed it, here's the first of two podcasts Paul did for 'Mansun Retold'. In this one, catch Paul on the XS Noize Podcast with Mark Millar discussing the story and creative process behind his latest album 'Mansun Retold'. DMx youtu.be/tWG9SP3JuUo?...

Paul Draper on Mansun Retold: revisiting old songs with new perspective | XS Noize Podcast #267

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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

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 pauldraper.tmstor.es for release on the 31st July.

Reminder: On 31st July, Kscope will release Mansun's 'Attack Of The Grey Lantern', remastered at half-speed at Abbey Road for amazing sonic clarity. An exclusive album tee (sizes S-2XL) is also available to complement the release. Pre-order here: pauldraper.tmstor.es

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. pauldraper.tmstor.es/product/mans...

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: pauldraper.tmstor.es/product/atta...

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'. DMx

'Mansun Retold' 3 disc hardback book + signed A5 print is out now. 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: pauldraper.tmstor.es/product/mans...

Thanks to everyone at last night’s rescheduled instore at Vinilo Record Store in Southampton. It was a great night and brilliant to meet all the people, great crowd and friendly staff who made us so welcome. PD. #vinilorecordstore #liveinstoreperformance

A reminder that Paul's live instore performance and signing session at Vinilo, Southampton is this Friday 15th May at 7pm! See you there! #vinilorecordstore #mansunretold

Here is the Official YouTube video for ‘Disgusting’ from Mansun Retold. The album has hit No.2 on the Official UK Independent Album Chart & No.6 on the Official UK Vinyl Chart and is available from Paul’s official online store and all good independent record shops. DM X youtu.be/0ryIgFKMOHw?...

PAUL DRAPER - DISGUSTING (FROM MANSUN RETOLD)

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A rescheduled date has been confirmed for Paul's live instore performance and signing session at Vinilo, Southampton! We can't wait to see you there on Friday 15th May at 7pm!

Congratulations to Sophia who won the competition for Paul's bass guitar, used on 'Mansun Retold'. Here she is with Paul and her prize.

Following Paul's extremely successful 'Mansun The Hits' tour, we have a very small number of limited edition t-shirts for those who missed the gigs. Under 40 high-quality, ethical black tees with a plain back remain in sizes S–2XL—order yours now at: pauldraper.tmstor.es

Superb end to the tour in Nottingham. Enjoyed this tour more than any I’ve ever done, great tour family to be on the road with, great audiences, great positivity all round. It’s been a great year so far, see you manyana. PD X

What a great crowd and atmosphere at the penultimate gig in London Town last night, ‘A sea of faces just like me’. We’ve had such a blast on this tour but tonight in Nottingham it’s the last night but we’ll make it a great one. Onstage at The Rescue Rooms 8.30, see you there for one last blast. PD.

Thank you Bristol you were awesome as always! Tonight it’s The Electric in Brixton, on stage 9pm, see you down the front! PD #mansunthehits

Great sweaty night in Pompey last night, we're at the Thekla in Bristol tonight, earlier onstage 8:30pm, see you there! PD. #mansunthehits

After a nice couple of days break, we’re back on the road for the second leg of the tour. We’ll be at The Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth, on stage 9pm tonight, see you there!

Huge thanks to everyone who’s been to the first leg of the tour that ended with a banging night in Birmingham last night. We’ll be back on the road Wednesday at The Wedgewood Rooms Portsmouth, see you there! PD. #mansunthehits

Birmingham, that was a blast!!! PD

Great gig at King Tuts last night, brilliant audience for my 9th gig there over 31 years. Tonight it’s Birmingham, onstage at 9pm at O2 Academy 2, see you there! PD. #mansunthehits

Happy 35th Birthday to my brother from another mother Ben Sink. Brilliant rammed and sweaty gig in Leeds last night, huge thanks to the Brudenell. Tonight we’re at King Tuts, Glasgow, on stage 9pm. See you there for another rammed one for a special birthday gig! PD.

Huge thanks to an immense crowd in Manchester last night, great start to the tour, we’ll see you at Leeds Brudenell Club tonight, onstage 9pm, can’t wait. PD #MansunTheHits

Manchester here we come! #FirstNightOfTheTour #MansunTheHits

Back at Townsend today to sign the last of the heavyweight 200gm black vinyl 'Mansun Retold'. These are a limited run of 250, signed and numbered, so when they're gone they're gone! Available only from the Paul Draper Official Store: pauldraper.tmstor.es/product/mans...

A huge thanks to everyone who bought the album this week, it’s been a massive success for us to still sell records in this era of streaming. Huge thanks to Kscope Records. PD. Independent Album Chart No.2 Vinyl Chart No.6 Physical Chart No.7 MANSUN RETOLD - OUT NOW! pauldraper.lnk.to/Mansun_Retold