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Recorded works by Paul Busst.

Photo of attic where The Flowers of Despair record. Instruments and recording equipment are present but the band members are not.

Paul Busst also makes music and is a founding member of The Flowers of Despair, Dolly Bell and Party Mule.

The Flowers of Despair core group consists of Jez Howard and Paul Busst. They are often joined by friends to record or perform live.

Out now, a new L.P. by Party Mule Mixing desk with pleasure, featuring twelve tracks.

At long last, the follow-up to the almost mythical debut, ‘Oh how we laughed’ has arrived. Party Mule are delighted to unveil their new album, ‘Mixing desk with pleasure’, featuring the singles, ‘Ile de Batz’ and ‘I didn’t want to come here in the first place’.

This album was released on 22 May 2026. Listen to it now on Bandcamp.

The latest solo E.P. by Paul Busst is Ceolmund, featuring five tracks:

  1. Slum Clearance
  2. Liable to Flood
  3. Meet Me Halfway
  4. The Morning, Still Dark With Snow
  5. There’s No Reason To Be Afraid Forever

This Extended Play was released on 1 January 2024. Listen to it now on Bandcamp.

The latest E.P. by The Flowers of Despair is Left at the Lake, featuring four songs:

  1. Left at the Lake
  2. Oh My
  3. Shopping Centre
  4. Over and Not Out

This Extended Play was released on 14 October 2023. Listen to it now on Bandcamp.