The Papers: News

We've added all the tracks from our live performance at Thorham Magna Fair in 1993 on our music page. Taken from a cassette tape recording, it brings back the memories and energy of those great fairs set around Suffolk and Norfolk from 1978 to 1986 - you can download the tracks fro free. If you want a CD drop us an E-mail and we'll sort one out. xx

The band are busy in the studio until May 2009. New tracks are been hammered out so keep in touch. They will be posted on the web sites and made downloadable for free for a limited time.

For Those that attended the 'Listen To London' film premier event at Komedia in Brighton last Saturday they must have wondered how such an intriguing film could have been lost for over 25 years. The documentary made in 1981, depicts music making in it's rawest state, bands that were on the lower rungs of their careers, are captured, rehearsing, recording, composing and performing in the clubs and bars of London. Some went on to stardom but many disappeared. The Thompson Twins are the most notable successes, but others such as New Music also made their mark. Among the bands featured are The Papers, who are still around. They played an amazing set of original material at the Coalition Club in the evening. Many questions still resound from the panel discussion, with valuable insights from Charlie Gillet, Geoff Martin and John Fitzsimons, as well as the two film makers, Des Horsfield and Steve Sattler, who should be very pleased that their speculative documentary made in a rush all those years ago has stood the test of time and has become a milestone in music history.

James Meek Film Review UK

The lost 1981 Film documentary 'Listen To London' featuring The Papers, The Thompson Twins and many more 80's bands is to be premiered in Brighton on December 6th at the Komedia Club. The premier will include a panel discussion with BBC Radio DJ Charlie Gillett, renowned record producer Mick Glossop, musicians from the film, and the US film makers, Des Horsfield and Steve Sattler. The Premier will be followed by a live set by The Papers at The Coalition Club and will include a DJ set by Charlie Gillett. Tickets will be available from October 20th from Komedia Box Office. (UK) 01273 647100

http://komediabrighton.ticketsolve.com/shows/2008/12/6 www.listentolondon.net http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_Gillett http://www.recordproduction.com/mick-glossop.html

Well like all great projects the first time around doesn't allways work so well. So we now have a new bass player Tom Staniford - but no singer. The film re launch is a few months away so the old band - well John and Harry will be taking to the stage again - along with the new drummer (Ben) and guitarist (Louis) - keep watching and wondering.

www.myspace.com/thepapersnewgeneration

Fans will know that The Papers music is as hot and current now as it was when the band was big in the early 80's. Late in 2007 we started advertising for young new musicians to keep the message alive today.

So far we have found a great lead singer/guitarist – Oliver Barron, a drummer - Ben Priest and a lead guitarist Will Berkly-Smith. So the new band is taking shape. Next step will be to find a bass player early in 2008. After that: rehearse, record, promote.

Keep up to date with the band's progress via www.myspace.com/thepapersmusicuk

See Harry and John talking about forming The Papers and gigging in those heady days in the late 70's/early 80's on www.myspace.com/thepapersmusicuk

The Papers new album of original re-mastered material is now released! 'Fahrenheit In A Centigrade World' is available on CDBaby and iTunes. Click on the buy tracks/albums link above

The new Album is called Fahrenheit in a Centigrade World (a featured track). Going into production next week so should be released in December. Watch this space

The Papers new album is being made ready for release in December 2006

Do you have any Papers photos or memorabilia? Free Album to any contributors! Contact us via management@thepapersmusic.co.uk