Five years on from his first book’s release, Darren ‘Loki’ McGarvey is putting society under the microscope once more. Here, he talks to Mill about the process, Ferguslie, returning to hip-hop and much more. When it comes to writing a book, conventional wisdom would say that the concept comes first and the publisher comes...
Read MoreWith over two decades of service under his belt, Renfrewshire Council’s new chief executive, Alan Russell took on the top job at a time of immense upheaval. In a rare in-depth interview, he talks to Mill Magazine online about his journey thus far and his ambitions for the future. When a crisis hits, you...
Read MoreWelcome to Tommy McGrory’s Paisley Music Roundup 10, looking ahead at gigs in the town from Friday night. Get ready for a bit of reggae on Friday at The Bungalow from Riddemption, a multi-national collective with a mix of youth and experience. Riddemption have a mission to deliver UK-based original roots rock reggae that...
Read MoreWork has now started on a transformation of Paisley Arts Centre which will add new modern performance facilities and an extension to the much-loved historic venue. The building is being upgraded as a unique and intimate performance venue and creative hub, which will drive new life and footfall into the heart of the town...
Read MoreWelcome to Tommy McGrory’s Paisley Music Roundup 09, looking ahead at gigs in the town from Friday night. The DeRellas are fully locked and loaded and are ready to raise the roof at Rocknrolla’s on Friday and tickets are still available on the door for this much talked about Glam Punk bash. The current...
Read MoreThousands turned out to enjoy a day of spectacular parades, performances and live entertainment at Paisley’s annual Sma’ Shot Day celebrations on Saturday 2 July 2022. The event is one of the world’s oldest workers’ festivals and celebrates the famous victory of Paisley’s weavers in a 19th century industrial dispute. The fun began with...
Read MoreWelcome to Tommy McGrory’s Paisley Music Roundup 08, looking ahead at gigs in the town from tonight. Wrest are a hotly-tipped Scottish indie rock band, making music from Edinburgh’s Old Town and now taking it to The Bungalow tonight. Their sound combines soaring guitars with layered lyrics and heartfelt melodies, reminiscent of bands like...
Read MoreWelcome to Tommy McGrory’s Paisley Music Roundup 07, looking ahead at gigs in the town from tonight. Local rock gods and all over good guys MrdB are playing at The Bungalow tonight with Leisureland (formerly The Ribena Boys) It is free entry and doors are 7pm. Tomorrow afternoon is Mod time with The M65s,...
Read MoreWelcome to Tommy McGrory’s Paisley Music Roundup 06, looking ahead at gigs in the town from tonight. The Bungalow and True Faith Promotions are having an acoustic Indie night tonight featuring two superb acts with tributes to The Verve and Richard Ashcroft with Martin Livingstone. Martin will be playing some of Richard’s finest work...
Read MoreAhead of the legendary synth-pop outfit’s show in July 2022 at The Bungalow in Paisley, Gary Daly from China Crisis talks to Mill about being a “working band”, recreating their iconic tracks, Scottish ties and more. After all this time, China Crisis remain as busy as ever. Has your love of performing stayed intact?...
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