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Paul Draper Official @pauldraperofficial.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

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! polygon-productions.live/portal/liste...

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Paul Draper Official @pauldraperofficial.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

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. DMx

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Paul Draper Official @pauldraperofficial.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

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. DMx #pauldraper #tradesclubhebdenbridge #livemusic #wideopenspace

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Paul Draper Official @pauldraperofficial.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

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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Paul Draper Official @pauldraperofficial.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

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 Draper Official @pauldraperofficial.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

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

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Paul Draper Official @pauldraperofficial.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

'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

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Paul Draper Official @pauldraperofficial.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

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

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Paul Draper Official @pauldraperofficial.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

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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Paul Draper Official @pauldraperofficial.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

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.

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Paul Draper Official @pauldraperofficial.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

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

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Paul Draper Official @pauldraperofficial.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

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...

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Paul Draper Official @pauldraperofficial.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

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...

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Paul Draper Official @pauldraperofficial.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

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

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Paul Draper Official @pauldraperofficial.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

'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...

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Paul Draper Official @pauldraperofficial.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

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

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Paul Draper Official @pauldraperofficial.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

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

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Paul Draper Official @pauldraperofficial.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

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!

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Paul Draper Official @pauldraperofficial.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

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

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Paul Draper Official @pauldraperofficial.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

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

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Paul Draper Official @pauldraperofficial.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

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

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Paul Draper Official @pauldraperofficial.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

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.

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Paul Draper Official @pauldraperofficial.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

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

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Paul Draper Official @pauldraperofficial.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

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

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Paul Draper Official @pauldraperofficial.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

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!

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Paul Draper Official @pauldraperofficial.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

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

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Paul Draper Official @pauldraperofficial.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

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

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Paul Draper Official @pauldraperofficial.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

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.

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Paul Draper Official @pauldraperofficial.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

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

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Paul Draper Official @pauldraperofficial.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

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...

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Paul Draper Official @pauldraperofficial.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

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

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Paul Draper Official @pauldraperofficial.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Closing shortly! LAST CHANCE to win Paul’s Alvarez AB60CE Acoustic Bass Guitar he used on the 'Mansun Retold' album! To enter: Order the album in any format from Paul's Official Store. (Previous Official Store orders are already entered!) Good luck! pauldraper.tmstor.es

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Paul Draper Official @pauldraperofficial.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

NEW KSCOPE PODCAST WITH PAUL DRAPER Remfry Dedman talks to Paul Draper about his new album, 'Mansun Retold', where Paul discusses rebuilding some of his favourite Mansun tracks using a full acoustic band. Listening link: kscope.lnk.to/Podcast YouTube: youtu.be/VguB-oqu20g?...

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Paul Draper Official @pauldraperofficial.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

Just about to leave Newcastle. See you at Action Records in Preston at 3pm, for a bit of a signing and acoustic sesh. P D

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Paul Draper Official @pauldraperofficial.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

NEWCASTLE TONIGHT On my way to Beyond Vinyl, Newcastle for a little signing and acoustic sesh. Doors open 6pm, get yourself down there, acoustic set 7.30pm, see you on the toon!

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Paul Draper Official @pauldraperofficial.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Look out for the new single and video coming on Friday!

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Paul Draper Official @pauldraperofficial.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

There are now only a small number of signed albums left at the store. But today I've been signing these beautiful A5 art cards, so if you buy an unsigned album from the official store you get also a signed art card! PD pauldraper.tmstor.es

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Paul Draper Official @pauldraperofficial.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Paul will be playing songs from 'Mansun Retold' and doing a signing session at each of these record stores during the week of release of 'Mansun Retold'. Hope to see you there! #pauldraper #mansunretold #recordstore #liveinstoreperformance #signingsessions

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Paul Draper Official @pauldraperofficial.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

COMPETITION TIME!! - WIN PAUL’S ACOUSTIC BASS USED ON THE ‘MANSUN RETOLD’ ALBUM!! All you have to do to enter the competition to win Paul’s Alvarez AB60CE Acoustic bass guitar worth £500, with a COA is Pre-Order any copy of ‘MANSUN RETOLD’ from Paul’s Official Store . Good luck! pauldraper.tmstor.es

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Paul Draper Official @pauldraperofficial.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

It's signing day, thousands to do so I’ve brought my two beautiful sisters, Linda and Julie, to help me out. PD

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Paul Draper Official @pauldraperofficial.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

LAST ORDERS FOR SIGNED COPIES! A quick reminder that Paul is signing copies of Mansun Retold tomorrow. So if you want a signed copy, get your order in now! pauldraper.tmstor.es

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Paul Draper Official @pauldraperofficial.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

DEADLINE FOR SIGNED COPIES OF MANSUN RETOLD. PRE-ORDER NOW! Paul will be signing copies of Mansun Retold next week. If you want your copy signed, get your order in by Tuesday 10th February. Signed copies only available from Paul's Official Store, so pre-order now from pauldraper.tmstor.es

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Paul Draper Official @pauldraperofficial.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

'DISGUSTING' is the second single taken from Paul's new album 'Mansun Retold', in which he revisits and reimagines some of the most iconic songs from Mansun's back catalogue, rebuilding them from the ground up. Set for release on 20th February, pre-order via the link in bio.

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Paul Draper Official @pauldraperofficial.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

COMPETITION TIME!! - WIN PAUL’S ACOUSTIC BASS HE USED ON THE ‘MANSUN RETOLD’ ALBUM!! All you have to do to enter the competition to win Paul’s Alvarez AB60CE Acoustic bass guitar worth £500, with a COA is Pre-Order any copy of ‘MANSUN RETOLD’ from Paul’s Official Store . Good luck!

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Paul Draper Official @pauldraperofficial.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

Pre-order the 3-disc book set here. pauldraper.tmstor.es/product/mans...

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Paul Draper Official @pauldraperofficial.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

Paul's 'Mansun Retold' album is available to pre-order now. pauldraper.lnk.to/Mansun_Retold

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Paul Draper Official @pauldraperofficial.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Did you submit your vocal for the Dark Mavis choir, here are the people who made the Final Cut. Your name is included on the credits on the 3 disc set of the album. PD #pauldraper #mansunretold #darkmavis #choir

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Paul Draper Official @pauldraperofficial.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

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.

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