18 years into his career, Mill caught up with David to discuss his songwriting endeavours, working with mega-stars and his ‘no pressure’ return to the realm of artistry. Over the course of a whirlwind six months, David Sneddon arguably became Renfrewshire’s most famous export next to the Paisley pattern itself. A fixture on TV...
Read MoreIn the first of a series of revelatory interviews with local proprietors, Jason Smith from Gantry Paisley talks about his fervent support of his fellow independent traders, Paisley’s finest pub grub and the promising future of the town’s nightlife sector At every opportunity, you’ve leapt at the chance to champion local enterprise. How did...
Read MoreIn the first of a series of online exclusive pieces that places the microscope on Renfrewshire locals and their relationship to the notion of culture in their own lives, Provost Lorraine Cameron talks ingenuity in adversity, her inalienable love for the area and how her formative years placed her on the path that she...
Read MoreLil Brookes, how did you get involved with community-based art projects? Through the whole Paisley 2021 thing. I did an original painting for the cover of one of the documents that went to London. Before that I’d done paintings mostly based on textiles. Because I’m an historian I like to do research beforehand and...
Read MoreWe sat down with Limmy, Scotland’s favourite son to discuss mental health, self-destruction and the dreary challenges of everyday life. This is what happened. Brian ‘Limmy’ Limond is one of the funniest, darkest and most original comedians of his generation. The 44-year-old from Glasgow has achieved cult fame – and notoriety – with the...
Read MoreAs Paisley begins to re-emerge from a Covid-19-induced slumber, Victoria Hollows, Chief Executive of Renfrewshire Leisure, explains why there’s plenty for residents to get excited about. As a charitable trust, how exciting is it for Renfrewshire Leisure to be involved in projects such as Paisley Town Hall and the museum’s redevelopment? “It’s extremely exciting....
Read MoreA purveyor of though-provoking and immersive work, we caught up with Paisley-born, Canada-based filmmaker Charlotte Daniel to discuss her roots, ‘positive representation’ and her advice for budding local creatives. Although you’ve relocated to Canada, have your Paisley sensibilities remained intact? I think they have. The more I travel, the more I realise that Paisley...
Read MoreAfter performing across stage and screen, actor and musician Martin Quinn tells us about his career and his Paisley roots. There’s a lot to be said for casting off the expectations of your upbringing in a close-knit, socially scrutinising town to carve out a life in the arts. But for Paisley-born Martin Quinn; Star...
Read MoreGus Michael has been a prolifically gigging DJ for over 30 years. Mill meets the man behind the decks. Since buying his first mobile rig in 1986, genial jock Gus Michael reckons he’s worked in every pub and club in Paisley. You wouldn’t expect this groove-spinning night owl to be an early riser, but...
Read MoreAfter a five-year hiatus, Paisley-born actor and director Kari Corbett is embarking on her next chapter with a clearer purpose than ever. At a time when the entire planet is in flux, it’d be easy to be jaded to the point of apathy. But as we make introductory small talk in Paisley’s Brew, Kari...
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