‘Confessions Of A Romance Novelist’, the Limelight award nominated album by The Anchoress, produced by Paul, is to be released on vinyl. It will be available as a double heavyweight vinyl with four brand new acoustic tracks and lyric bags. The album features guest vocals from Paul and string arrangements from Gillian Wood. There is also a “second edition” 2 CD gatefold digipack edition which includes … Read More
Gigslutz have chosen ‘No Ideas’ as their track of the day, saying that “lyrically, it’s a dark-hearted self-referential soul search“. ‘No Ideas’ is from the Official UK Vinyl Chart No.1, EP ONE, and features Steven Wilson. You can find the entire article, together with a link to the newly released lyric video, HERE.
The Zine has reviewed EP One, describing it as ‘an EP that is stylishly brand new while instantly classic’. Caffe St Luce writes that ‘Feeling My Heart Run Slow’ is an inventive genre clash tapestry of ear worms, breaks, beats, melody fuelled hooks from a variety of instruments and distinctive vocals with dark tints. In short, an exciting, leftfield, rock adventure in … Read More
World Exclusive Lyric Video of Paul Draper and Steven Wilson collaboration ‘No Ideas’ from the UK No.1 EP from the ex Mansun frontman – Please share! Directed by Miles Skarin – http://crystalspotlight.com
Japanese Music magazine Rockin’ On have reported on the success of EP One, which reached Number One in the UK 12 inch vinyl charts. The article also contains a link to the stream of the whole of EP One, and can be found HERE
Paul Draper is interviewed by XS Noize in their latest podcast. In the interview, Paul talks about his successful debut EP, EP One, and explains how his solo work developed out of his production project, The Anchoress. He also reflects on the influence and legacy of Prince, describing him as ‘a musician’s musician’. You can listen to the podcast HERE .
Paul Draper’s production project, The Anchoress, has been nominated in Prog Magazine’s Progressive Music Awards 2016, in the LIMELIGHT CATEGORY for best newcomer. The Anchoress has had a break through year with debut album ‘Confessions of A Romance Novelist’, produced by Paul, entering the independent album charts. Following a successful gig at Bush Hall in London this month, The Anchoress will be supporting The Manic … Read More
Paul Draper’s debut EP, EP One, is now available for streaming on Spotify. You can find it HERE . DM x
