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Spent yesterday at Abbey Road Studios doing half speed master of Attack Of The Grey Lantern for release next year, which sounds superb. Here’s some snaps of me at the front door, in Studio 2 where The Beatles recorded their stuff, in the back garden and leaving the building. PD.
November 24, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Spent yesterday at Abbey Road Studios doing half speed master of Attack Of The Grey Lantern for release next year, which sounds superb. Here’s some snaps of me at the front door, in Studio 2 where The Beatles recorded their stuff, in the back garden and leaving the building. PD.
Set for release on 20th February, Mansun Retold sees Paul Draper revisit and reimagine some of the most iconic songs from Mansun’s catalogue, rebuilding them from the ground up. Today, he has shared the album’s first single ‘I’ve Seen The Top Of The Mountain Retold’.
pauldraper.lnk.to/Mansun_Retold
pauldraper.lnk.to/Mansun_Retold
November 20, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Set for release on 20th February, Mansun Retold sees Paul Draper revisit and reimagine some of the most iconic songs from Mansun’s catalogue, rebuilding them from the ground up. Today, he has shared the album’s first single ‘I’ve Seen The Top Of The Mountain Retold’.
pauldraper.lnk.to/Mansun_Retold
pauldraper.lnk.to/Mansun_Retold
Mansun Retold is now available to pre-order!
Click link in Bio!
Mansun Retold is now available to pre-order! pauldraper.lnk.to/Mansun_Retold
Available on these formats:
Digipack CD
Signed Test Pressing
Mansun Retold Black T-Shirt
See previous post for other formats!
Click link in Bio!
Mansun Retold is now available to pre-order! pauldraper.lnk.to/Mansun_Retold
Available on these formats:
Digipack CD
Signed Test Pressing
Mansun Retold Black T-Shirt
See previous post for other formats!
November 20, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Mansun Retold is now available to pre-order!
Click link in Bio!
Mansun Retold is now available to pre-order! pauldraper.lnk.to/Mansun_Retold
Available on these formats:
Digipack CD
Signed Test Pressing
Mansun Retold Black T-Shirt
See previous post for other formats!
Click link in Bio!
Mansun Retold is now available to pre-order! pauldraper.lnk.to/Mansun_Retold
Available on these formats:
Digipack CD
Signed Test Pressing
Mansun Retold Black T-Shirt
See previous post for other formats!
Mansun Retold is now available to pre-order!
Click link in Bio!
3-Disc Hardback Book Edition (Dolby Atmos, 5.1 & hi-res stereo)
Splatter Vinyl LP
200gm Black Vinyl LP
Alternative Cover Digipack CD
More on next post!
Click link in Bio!
3-Disc Hardback Book Edition (Dolby Atmos, 5.1 & hi-res stereo)
Splatter Vinyl LP
200gm Black Vinyl LP
Alternative Cover Digipack CD
More on next post!
November 20, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Mansun Retold is now available to pre-order!
Click link in Bio!
3-Disc Hardback Book Edition (Dolby Atmos, 5.1 & hi-res stereo)
Splatter Vinyl LP
200gm Black Vinyl LP
Alternative Cover Digipack CD
More on next post!
Click link in Bio!
3-Disc Hardback Book Edition (Dolby Atmos, 5.1 & hi-res stereo)
Splatter Vinyl LP
200gm Black Vinyl LP
Alternative Cover Digipack CD
More on next post!
Mansun Retold - Out 20th February 2026. Click link in bio to pre-order!
I’ve Seen The Top Of The Mountain
Disgusting
I Can Only Disappoint U
Until The Next Life
Naked Twister
The Chad Who Loved Me
Wide Open Space
Dark Mavis
Comes As No Surprise
Mansun’s Only Love Song
When The Wind Blows
I’ve Seen The Top Of The Mountain
Disgusting
I Can Only Disappoint U
Until The Next Life
Naked Twister
The Chad Who Loved Me
Wide Open Space
Dark Mavis
Comes As No Surprise
Mansun’s Only Love Song
When The Wind Blows
November 20, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Mansun Retold - Out 20th February 2026. Click link in bio to pre-order!
I’ve Seen The Top Of The Mountain
Disgusting
I Can Only Disappoint U
Until The Next Life
Naked Twister
The Chad Who Loved Me
Wide Open Space
Dark Mavis
Comes As No Surprise
Mansun’s Only Love Song
When The Wind Blows
I’ve Seen The Top Of The Mountain
Disgusting
I Can Only Disappoint U
Until The Next Life
Naked Twister
The Chad Who Loved Me
Wide Open Space
Dark Mavis
Comes As No Surprise
Mansun’s Only Love Song
When The Wind Blows
Tomorrow….
November 19, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Tomorrow….
The first Test Pressing has arrived for my new album. It’s fully unplugged full band performances of some of my favourite songs I’ve written but can you guess the final name of the album? I’ve scrubbed it out in the photograph! Answers below, you’ll find out very, very soon! PD.
November 17, 2025 at 12:39 PM
The first Test Pressing has arrived for my new album. It’s fully unplugged full band performances of some of my favourite songs I’ve written but can you guess the final name of the album? I’ve scrubbed it out in the photograph! Answers below, you’ll find out very, very soon! PD.
Paul Draper's 'Attack Of The Grey Lantern Live At The Ritz' vinyl, a limited signed quantity, was released 7 years ago, following the start of his acoustic tour with Ben Sink. The rapturous, full-album performance was recorded live at The Ritz, Manchester on 1st March 2018.
DMx
DMx
November 14, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Paul Draper's 'Attack Of The Grey Lantern Live At The Ritz' vinyl, a limited signed quantity, was released 7 years ago, following the start of his acoustic tour with Ben Sink. The rapturous, full-album performance was recorded live at The Ritz, Manchester on 1st March 2018.
DMx
DMx
8 years ago today, Paul Draper released "Grey House."
This Kscope release was pressed on silver 7" vinyl and included a 7" edit of "Who's Wearing The Trousers."
It was the fifth single from his debut album, Spooky Action, and peaked at No. 2 on the Official Vinyl Singles Chart.
DMx
This Kscope release was pressed on silver 7" vinyl and included a 7" edit of "Who's Wearing The Trousers."
It was the fifth single from his debut album, Spooky Action, and peaked at No. 2 on the Official Vinyl Singles Chart.
DMx
October 27, 2025 at 1:37 PM
8 years ago today, Paul Draper released "Grey House."
This Kscope release was pressed on silver 7" vinyl and included a 7" edit of "Who's Wearing The Trousers."
It was the fifth single from his debut album, Spooky Action, and peaked at No. 2 on the Official Vinyl Singles Chart.
DMx
This Kscope release was pressed on silver 7" vinyl and included a 7" edit of "Who's Wearing The Trousers."
It was the fifth single from his debut album, Spooky Action, and peaked at No. 2 on the Official Vinyl Singles Chart.
DMx
7 years ago, Paul Draper was interviewed by Guitar Interactive Magazine inside Jimi Hendrix's flat.
Paul talked about life post-Mansun and performed "The Chad Who Loved Me" and "Friends Make The Worst Enemies" with his guitarist, Ben Sink.
Watch the interview here. DMx
youtu.be/ho7JXivDNBE?...
Paul talked about life post-Mansun and performed "The Chad Who Loved Me" and "Friends Make The Worst Enemies" with his guitarist, Ben Sink.
Watch the interview here. DMx
youtu.be/ho7JXivDNBE?...
October 17, 2025 at 12:30 PM
7 years ago, Paul Draper was interviewed by Guitar Interactive Magazine inside Jimi Hendrix's flat.
Paul talked about life post-Mansun and performed "The Chad Who Loved Me" and "Friends Make The Worst Enemies" with his guitarist, Ben Sink.
Watch the interview here. DMx
youtu.be/ho7JXivDNBE?...
Paul talked about life post-Mansun and performed "The Chad Who Loved Me" and "Friends Make The Worst Enemies" with his guitarist, Ben Sink.
Watch the interview here. DMx
youtu.be/ho7JXivDNBE?...
Here's some of the Mansun tattoos that have been sent to us, some great ones here, always an honour to see them. PD
October 16, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Here's some of the Mansun tattoos that have been sent to us, some great ones here, always an honour to see them. PD
October 6, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Here I am during the recording sessions for the unplugged album. I’m playing my Alvarez acoustic bass which sounds beautiful on the album. More details about the album soon! Paul x
#newalbum
#newalbum
September 18, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Here I am during the recording sessions for the unplugged album. I’m playing my Alvarez acoustic bass which sounds beautiful on the album. More details about the album soon! Paul x
#newalbum
#newalbum
Paul Draper's debut solo tour kicked off on September 14, 2017, celebrating his first two EPs and debut album, 'Spooky Action'.
The tour, which included performances of classic Mansun tracks, was a sell out, and the London show was later released as the live album, 'Live at The Scala'.
DMx
The tour, which included performances of classic Mansun tracks, was a sell out, and the London show was later released as the live album, 'Live at The Scala'.
DMx
September 14, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Paul Draper's debut solo tour kicked off on September 14, 2017, celebrating his first two EPs and debut album, 'Spooky Action'.
The tour, which included performances of classic Mansun tracks, was a sell out, and the London show was later released as the live album, 'Live at The Scala'.
DMx
The tour, which included performances of classic Mansun tracks, was a sell out, and the London show was later released as the live album, 'Live at The Scala'.
DMx
Today me and PDub are at Dean Street Studios in Soho mixing the Dolby Atmos mix for my ‘Mansun Unplugged’ album, it’s my first Dolby Atmos mix and it’s sounding great. Will be available on the Deluxe version of the album, Pre Order coming soon! PD
August 28, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Today me and PDub are at Dean Street Studios in Soho mixing the Dolby Atmos mix for my ‘Mansun Unplugged’ album, it’s my first Dolby Atmos mix and it’s sounding great. Will be available on the Deluxe version of the album, Pre Order coming soon! PD
8 years ago today, Paul Draper enjoyed chart success with his debut solo album 'Spooky Action'.Tell us your favourite tracks.
Look out for Paul's forthcoming new album, 'Mansun Unplugged Volume 1'. Sign up to the mailing list today! pauldraperofficial.com
DMx
Look out for Paul's forthcoming new album, 'Mansun Unplugged Volume 1'. Sign up to the mailing list today! pauldraperofficial.com
DMx
August 11, 2025 at 6:30 AM
8 years ago today, Paul Draper enjoyed chart success with his debut solo album 'Spooky Action'.Tell us your favourite tracks.
Look out for Paul's forthcoming new album, 'Mansun Unplugged Volume 1'. Sign up to the mailing list today! pauldraperofficial.com
DMx
Look out for Paul's forthcoming new album, 'Mansun Unplugged Volume 1'. Sign up to the mailing list today! pauldraperofficial.com
DMx
Vocal session at The Loft studios for ‘Until The Next Life’ for the upcoming ‘Mansun Unplugged Volume 1’ album.
For studio buffs I recorded all my lead vocals through an Abbey Road REDD valve mic and mic pre through an Abbey Road RS124 compressor
PD #mansununpluggedvolumeone #newalbum
For studio buffs I recorded all my lead vocals through an Abbey Road REDD valve mic and mic pre through an Abbey Road RS124 compressor
PD #mansununpluggedvolumeone #newalbum
July 31, 2025 at 6:10 AM
Vocal session at The Loft studios for ‘Until The Next Life’ for the upcoming ‘Mansun Unplugged Volume 1’ album.
For studio buffs I recorded all my lead vocals through an Abbey Road REDD valve mic and mic pre through an Abbey Road RS124 compressor
PD #mansununpluggedvolumeone #newalbum
For studio buffs I recorded all my lead vocals through an Abbey Road REDD valve mic and mic pre through an Abbey Road RS124 compressor
PD #mansununpluggedvolumeone #newalbum
Today marks the 8th Anniversary when NME premiered Paul Draper's music video for 'Things People Want'.
The animated video was created by Dan W Jacobs and was released in the exciting run-up to Paul's debut solo album, Spooky Action.
DMx #thingspeoplewant #spookyaction
The animated video was created by Dan W Jacobs and was released in the exciting run-up to Paul's debut solo album, Spooky Action.
DMx #thingspeoplewant #spookyaction
July 23, 2025 at 6:25 AM
Today marks the 8th Anniversary when NME premiered Paul Draper's music video for 'Things People Want'.
The animated video was created by Dan W Jacobs and was released in the exciting run-up to Paul's debut solo album, Spooky Action.
DMx #thingspeoplewant #spookyaction
The animated video was created by Dan W Jacobs and was released in the exciting run-up to Paul's debut solo album, Spooky Action.
DMx #thingspeoplewant #spookyaction
We are sending the album off for mastering today, so I’m enjoying a nice cappuccino outside The Loft Studios, to celebrate the wrapping up of ‘Mansun Unplugged’. PD #mansununplugged
July 21, 2025 at 6:21 PM
We are sending the album off for mastering today, so I’m enjoying a nice cappuccino outside The Loft Studios, to celebrate the wrapping up of ‘Mansun Unplugged’. PD #mansununplugged
Here I am while recording the solo for Wide Open Space for the upcoming ‘Mansun Unplugged’ album. I’m using P Dub’s Epiphone Hummingbird through an Abbey Road REDD valve mic. PD #newalbum #unplugged
July 8, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Here I am while recording the solo for Wide Open Space for the upcoming ‘Mansun Unplugged’ album. I’m using P Dub’s Epiphone Hummingbird through an Abbey Road REDD valve mic. PD #newalbum #unplugged
I was up with Townsends, who run our online stores this week, signing albums and book sets for people who’ve ordered them.
Next time I go back I’ll be signing my new album, ‘Mansun Unplugged’, in much larger quantities! PD
Next time I go back I’ll be signing my new album, ‘Mansun Unplugged’, in much larger quantities! PD
June 30, 2025 at 9:00 PM
I was up with Townsends, who run our online stores this week, signing albums and book sets for people who’ve ordered them.
Next time I go back I’ll be signing my new album, ‘Mansun Unplugged’, in much larger quantities! PD
Next time I go back I’ll be signing my new album, ‘Mansun Unplugged’, in much larger quantities! PD
Follow Paul Draper’s new TikTok account. Click here :
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June 16, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Follow Paul Draper’s new TikTok account. Click here :
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Mixing the last track for the unplugged album, and then we are finished! PD x
#pauldraperunpluggedalbum #newmusic
#pauldraperunpluggedalbum #newmusic
June 11, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Mixing the last track for the unplugged album, and then we are finished! PD x
#pauldraperunpluggedalbum #newmusic
#pauldraperunpluggedalbum #newmusic
Nine years ago today, Paul Draper returned with EP ONE, his first release by independent label Kscope.
Featuring lead single 'Feeling My Heart Run Slow', EP ONE came with a collection of new songs, 'No Ideas' a collaboration with Steven Wilson and
'The Silence is Deafening.
#kscopemusic #epone
Featuring lead single 'Feeling My Heart Run Slow', EP ONE came with a collection of new songs, 'No Ideas' a collaboration with Steven Wilson and
'The Silence is Deafening.
#kscopemusic #epone
June 10, 2025 at 5:49 AM
Nine years ago today, Paul Draper returned with EP ONE, his first release by independent label Kscope.
Featuring lead single 'Feeling My Heart Run Slow', EP ONE came with a collection of new songs, 'No Ideas' a collaboration with Steven Wilson and
'The Silence is Deafening.
#kscopemusic #epone
Featuring lead single 'Feeling My Heart Run Slow', EP ONE came with a collection of new songs, 'No Ideas' a collaboration with Steven Wilson and
'The Silence is Deafening.
#kscopemusic #epone
SIGNED LIMITED EDITION 'SPOOKY ACTION' CLEAR HEAVYWEIGHT VINYL.
This beautiful 2017 double 180gram clear vinyl in a gatefold sleeve will be signed by Paul.
We have a very limited number of these available so order now from the Official Store.
pauldraper.tmstor.es/product/spoo...
This beautiful 2017 double 180gram clear vinyl in a gatefold sleeve will be signed by Paul.
We have a very limited number of these available so order now from the Official Store.
pauldraper.tmstor.es/product/spoo...
June 3, 2025 at 5:39 PM
SIGNED LIMITED EDITION 'SPOOKY ACTION' CLEAR HEAVYWEIGHT VINYL.
This beautiful 2017 double 180gram clear vinyl in a gatefold sleeve will be signed by Paul.
We have a very limited number of these available so order now from the Official Store.
pauldraper.tmstor.es/product/spoo...
This beautiful 2017 double 180gram clear vinyl in a gatefold sleeve will be signed by Paul.
We have a very limited number of these available so order now from the Official Store.
pauldraper.tmstor.es/product/spoo...