Fresh from releasing her latest album, Paisley’s own Jill Jackson discusses her incredible musical journey and upcoming Mill Town Festival set You’re hot on the heels of Curse of the Damned emerging, how was the process of recording that record? It was great. I usually record the same way in that I have a...
Read MoreFollowing a relentless schedule of gigs in 2023, MrdB have no intention of taking their foot off the gas this year either How did MrdB come about? Billy Kinnear: My daughters always try to guess how many bands I’ve been in over the years and I’ve played everything over the years (laughs). After I...
Read MorePossessing a frenetic, genre-averse sound that grips you from the outset, Robert Blair gets to know Paisley’s very own Scunnurt How did Scunnurt come about? I think we met in this room in Brick Lane Studios, then the other boys came along in 2018. From there, it’s all kicked off. We’ve been jamming since...
Read MoreAlong with JD Twitch, JG Wilkes forms half of the legendary electronic duo Optimo (Espacio). We spoke to him ahead of their gig at Paisley Town Hall in November 2023 about their longevity, playing alongside Bicep and their excitement about the shows… The Paisley one is particularly interesting. Historically, it wasn’t a location for...
Read MoreMill Magazine catches up with Houston-based singer/songwriter Sasha Kaloheris to discuss her musical journey so far How did you first get involved in music? Was it a lifelong passion? I’ve always been heavily involved in music and I danced from a very young age. My sister and I used to compete in dancing until...
Read MoreMill Magazine caught up with the legendary Norman Blake before his Paisley show with Bernard Butler and James Grant in 2022 Although their paths have only crossed incidentally over the years, there’s something that seems inherently natural about Teenage Fanclub’s Norman Blake, Bernard Butler and Love & Money’s James Grant...
Read MoreBastions of the Glasgow music scene but composed of Renfrewshire-born artists, get acquainted with Craig Milroy and Dan Drennan from indie-punk sextet The Noise Club What were the origins of The Noise Club? The Noise Club was forged in the fires of lockdown from parts of preexisting bands such as Sway, Sobriety and Heavy...
Read MoreKnown for creating immersive soundscapes that stir the emotional and cerebral aspects of our brains at once, Paisley-based producer Andrew Robinson, AKA Arbo Falls, talks us through his process and his latest EP, Arise Although you’re an electronic artist now, your musical origins can be traced to guitar bands. When did you realise that...
Read MoreRobert Blair reviews Tom McGuire & The Brassholes recent gig at The Barrowlands before they visit Paisley in March For bands that emanate from anywhere in Scotland, playing The Barrowlands isn’t just another show. Rather, it’s a rite of passage. It’s confirmation that Glasgow has welcomed you into the cockles of its heart and...
Read MoreWelcome to Tommy McGrory’s Paisley Music Roundup 18, looking ahead at gigs in the town from Friday night. Tonight, The Bungalow has a birthday party booked in. The birthday girl is Angie McGuire who is a regular at The Bungalow. I’m not saying what birthday it is, but the staff will not be employing...
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