Subtopian Planning Board – The Musician’s Mindset part 1

In 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 More

Rocknrolla’s: Paisley’s 350+ capacity music venue

After 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 More

Washington – The Sound of Renfrewshire

Possessing 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 More

The Gateway Clash – hitting the right note

Fresh from launching a compilation to raise funds for the Paisley-based autism and learning disabilities centre, The Gateway’s Dan Drennan talks about the album and what music means to the service.  At Renfrewshire’s The Gateway, music is not inconsequential. For this award-winning service, the artform is among one of the many things that they... Read More

OneRen events return after two years of Covid restrictions

An exciting programme of arts, theatre and music events sees the first live in-person shows being staged by OneRen in the past two years. Watch This sPACe is a series of shows in various venues across Renfrewshire in place of the usual arts hub of Paisley Arts Centre, which is currently closed for refurbishment... Read More

Linzi Clark on her debut album, All I Have Now

Linzi Clark talks us through the process of recording her first full-length body of work and the personal journey that it took her on. Known for her candour, creativity and transfixing vocal performances, Paisley-based singer/songwriter Linzi Clark has received a lot of fanfare in recent months and with good reason. Previously seen as the... Read More

Ask Alice’s ‘Heartwork’ EP review by Mya Brown

As we ease ourselves into a new year, the urge to reset is more prevalent than ever. At Mill, we know that nothing kickstarts that spark quite like a new artist in the daily music cycle. So, as we look forward to what 2022 brings, we look back on an amazing release from 2021... Read More

The Vegan Leather “She Don’t (f.t.s)

The wonderful thing about getting a ringside seat to chart career of The Vegan Leather is that just when you think you’ve got a grasp of their core mechanics, any conceivable instruction manual or blueprint is gleefully discarded. On new single ‘She Don’t (f.t.s)’, the band reassert the fact that challenging any preconceptions of... Read More

Spree for All programme to take over Renfrewshire

Music-lovers across Renfrewshire are set to enjoy a bumper line-up of great gigs in October with the announcement of this year’s Spree for All programme. Established in recent years as a ‘fringe festival’ to Paisley’s annual The Spree festival, the Spree for All will see events take place in towns and villages throughout Renfrewshire... Read More

The Bungalow – Paisley’s music venue renewed

When live music was placed on pause, The Bungalow underwent a quiet but immensely valuable transformation. Now, Paisley’s preeminent venue is ready to reclaim its prominent place in our cultural landscape.  Although it has taken on many different forms over the years, the moniker of “The Bungalow” is ubiquitous with music in Paisley. First... Read More