Ahead 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?...
Read MoreWelcome to Tommy McGrory’s Paisley Music Roundup 05, looking ahead at gigs in the town from Friday. Five bands have made it through to the final of the first Battle of the Bands at The Bungalow on Friday night. The finalists are: The Sankaras, Escher, Northern Holiday, Ivory Saints and The Ribena Boys. Judges...
Read MoreWelcome to Tommy McGrory’s Paisley Music Roundup 04, looking ahead at gigs in the town from Friday. Esperanza is back headlining The Bungalow Stage again on Friday. This time in support is their special guests The Dughoose Ska Band. It’s the quality of the band’s live shows that has led to them being increasingly...
Read MoreWelcome to Tommy McGrory’s Paisley Music Roundup 03, looking ahead at gigs in the town from Friday. On Friday, The Bungalow has The Machine Rages On playing for the first time. They are the UK’s No.1 Rage Against the Machine Tribute. The set list includes all the classic Rage Against the Machine songs from their...
Read MoreIn the first of an ongoing series of Q&A’s with burgeoning talent from around Renfrewshire, Jennifer Leitch and Daniel Esteban of Subtopian Planning Board talk us through what makes them tick as both an artist and a listener. What inspired you to pursue a life in music? Jennifer: My mum and dad gave me...
Read MoreWelcome to Tommy McGrory’s Paisley Music Roundup 02, looking ahead at gigs in the town from Friday. Killer Instinct is back at The Bungalow again on Friday after a great gig last time round. The band’s attention to detail which includes The Killers own famous ‘K’ keyboard stand makes the show and features authentic...
Read MoreAfter persevering through lockdowns and setbacks, Paisley’s Rocknrolla’s is preparing for its next evolutionary phase. Given its rich lineage of creativity, the arrival of a new outlet for expression and revelry is always welcomed with open arms in Paisley. Run by veteran DJ Boab Williamson, Rocknrolla’s is the town’s latest venue and for its...
Read MorePossessing a hypnotic and immersive sound, Paisley-based rapper Washington takes us inside his unique sonic world. What sparked your initial interest in music? When I was in Zimbabwe, I went to a boarding school. It was a school where you couldn’t even speak in class, but we were in the choir and that was...
Read MorePaisley’s popular music, comedy and arts festival The Spree is back for its 10th year with a thrilling line-up for 2022. Live events will take place in the iconic Salon Perdu Speigeltent at the town’s Bridge Street from Thursday 1 – Saturday 10 September, promising a fantastic 10-day programme for gig-goers. The festival kicks...
Read MoreWelcome to Tommy McGrory’s Paisley Music Roundup 01, looking ahead at gigs in the town from Friday. The Bungalow are having a 60s pop and rock night on Friday. On the two-band bill is Poppermost, a rock ‘n’ roll live trio with special guests Hot Banana. Relive the golden age of flower power, protest...
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