‘ATTACK OF THE GREY LANTERN’, 21ST ANNIVERSARY TOUR, GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!

Tickets are selling fast for Paul’s February / March tour where he will be performing Mansun’s seminal No. 1 album, ‘Attack Of The Grey Lantern’ in its entirity for the first time ever, in addition to a set  from his critically acclaimed solo work.  The tour  will be visiting a 14 cities across the UK and Ireland, but a number of … Read More

VOTE DRAPER! PROG 2017 READERS POLL:)

Have you enjoyed hearing Paul’s new music, with the release of Spooky Action this year? If so, please vote for Paul Draper in the 2017 Prog Readers’ Poll HERE.   DM x  

‘SPOOKY ACTION’ IN ‘LOUDER THAN WAR’S’ TOP ALBUMS OF 2017

Paul’s debut solo album ‘Spooky Action’ has been included in ‘Louder Than War’s’ top 100 albums of 2017: “Ex-Mansun frontman, Paul Draper’s long awaited solo LP didn’t disappoint.  Evolved far beyond Mansun’s indie-rock, ‘Spooky Action’ is also infused with psych like ‘Don’t Poke The Bear’ and pop such as ‘Jealousy Is A Powerful Emotion’. Where indie, prog and pop meet.”  

ANNOUNCING: PAUL DRAPER ‘LIVE AT SCALA’ (21/09/17)

This is a very limited edition signed double 12″ vinyl live album which captures Paul’s headline show from his sell out debut 2017 UK tour. It has been mixed by Paul’s long time collaborator P Dub and will be released by Kscope. This exciting release will ONLY BE AVAILABLE on the February/March 2018 UK tour. Tickets are selling fast for … Read More

‘ATTACK OF THE GREY LANTERN’ TOUR – MEET AND GREET COMPETITION ANNOUNCED!

A very special competition has been launched where the lucky winner and up to two friends can have exclusive backstage access to Paul and the band on the ‘Attack Of The Grey Lantern’ tour in February/March! The lucky winner will be invited into the venue of their choice on the  February / March 2018 UK Tour with up to two friends, to watch … Read More

VANYALAND REPORT ON FIRST US TOUR FOR 20 YEARS!

Vanyaland have reported on the exciting news of Paul Draper’s 2018 U.S. tour dates, supporting long-time friend and sometimes musical collaborator Steven Wilson, saying “Amazingly, these dates will be the first time Draper has performed in the U.S. since Mansun’s Grey Lantern tour in the late-’90s“.  They go on to quote Paul saying “It’s an amazing honour to return to the States to play … Read More

‘ATTACK OF THE GREY LANTERN’ TO BE PERFORMED LIVE, IN 21ST ANNIVERSARY TOUR

Paul Draper, has announced that he will perform Mansun’s ‘Attack Of The Grey Lantern’ live, IN IT’S ENTIRITY, for the first time ever to celebrate the 21st anniversary of this seminal no 1 album. Paul will perform two sets on his February / March tour of UK and Ireland.  The first set will be drawn from his recent, critically acclaimed, ‘Spooky Action’ solo material.  … Read More

NEW US TOUR ANNOUNCED FOR APRIL / MAY 2018

Paul Draper will play solo shows in the U.S in April/May 2018 as support to Steven Wilson. These will be Paul’s first live shows in the U.S since Mansun toured in 1997. Dates are: 24 April – Washington DC, 9:30 Club 25 April – Philadelphia, PA, The Keswick Theatre 27 April – Boston, MA, Berklee Performance Center 28 April – New York, NY, PlayStation Theater 29th … Read More

PAUL CHOOSES NEW MUSIC PLAYLIST ON SPOTIFY

Paul has recently updated his new music Playlist on Spotify, with an eclectic mix of artists from Alison Moyet, Beth Ditto to The Zombies. You can listen to Paul’s playlist  HERE . You can also checkout his complete Paul Draper Playlist, including Mansun classics plus tracks from Spooky Action  HERE .