Paper Cut Podcast

09/06/2024

“We’re home,” announced as they kicked off the final set of their Western Canada tour. This showcase by their label, , featured support from label-mates Julien's Daughter and Virgo Rising.

The set was highlighted by the iconic stage presence of and the bass face of ._ , alongside what Amos claims was the loosest and most comfortable performance he has had on stage to date.

Their performance was filled with a real sense of gratitude and community, with Amos giving thanks to the band, label, crew, venue, and fans numerous times throughout the hour-long set.

The crowd fueled this sense of community, dancing, jumping, and singing along to every song. Winnipeg was treated to two brand new songs that were written during the tour, as well as an eeeelectric three-song encore to finish out the night.

09/06/2024

attended last night’s showcase that featured a stacked local lineup including Virgo Rising and Julien's Daughter as the opener and middle act.

opened the night with their sway-inducing songwriting. This was their first show since their Vampyre Year EP release in October 2023 at the Good Will Social Club. Despite an adorable hiccup involving a capo, the band was met with immense support from the crowd, who sang along to their evocative lyrics and cheered enthusiastically for the debut of a brand new song.

took the stage next, putting on a high-energy and dynamic performance as always. Lead singer .cubicles did not disappoint, displaying her passionate and animated stage presence throughout the set. Julien's Daughter also debuted a brand new song, but in a bittersweet moment, the band announced that this would be their last show with guitarist

Both acts brought unique flavors to the night, showcasing the sonic diversity on the House of Wonders label.

14/07/2023

Yet again, didn’t disappoint. We were able to see many local favourites performing workshops, small stage sets and some amazing main stage performances !

Who was your favourite local musician this year?

30/11/2022

Kicking off a west coast tour graced the WECC with a visually beautiful and sonically encapsulating set to debut their third full-length album ‘Someday is Today.’ The all ages show brought a room full of new and familiar faces to the room of the rotating stallion, only further solidifying the main-stay power of the local dreampop outfit.

Living Hour is a project of seasoned music lovers and practiced performers who have crafted an extremely thoughtful and entrancing show. It requires a very special nuance to have such a high quality performance come across as effortless, and Living Hour has it locked in. The depth within the simplicities, the heart-wrench lyricism, the ebbs and flows of harmonies, crescendoing melodies, and full out rock moments provide a full body wash of experience that can be described as blissful, comforting, captivating, and exciting. Additional accompanying musicians allowed for those special album moments to come across which is especially exciting for a crowd of fans and particularly lovely for a release show.

We can’t wait to see them again soon and we wish LH a happy tour!

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18/10/2022

We just so happened to spontaneously be at the Jaywood show with enough of the PaperCut team to bring you some sweet sweet content.

The “Slingshot” album release show was everything we dreamed of. As frequenters of “Slingshot”, it was so fun to finally see our favourite songs in action. With bits a pieces of our favourite local bands (and teasing a few new ones) Jaywood is a pocket of fantastic players, it’s impossible to pick a favourite. Just when you thought the bass was sneaking up as star of the show the drums would come through hard, followed by a quick tricky guitar riff and a smooth and entertaining transition on the keys. The band works so well together which effortlessly sets the background for Jaywood to shine and for the audience to let loose. It’s great to see Jaywood in a nighttime headlining spot where they belong! Show highlights include a surprise guest appearance of vocalist and incredible solo artist Ami Cheon and the adoration of the audience holding up “Thank” “You” signs during Jaywoods tune of the same name. We can’t wait to watch this project go up and up and hope you can see them sometime soon!

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07/07/2022

As part of Winnipeg Folk Fest coverage we got to sit down with two members of Zrada, Andriy Michalchyshyn and Nick Luchak! We chatted about defining their sound and finding their place in the local scene, new upcoming projects, and what shows they are most looking forward to this weekend!

Catch them Sunday at Big Bluestem 12:45 or at their workshops
Friday - 3pm - Big Bluestem - If Licks Could Kill
Saturday - 11:30 am - Green Ash - Turning Folk on it’s head

The awesome shirt pictured is a collaboration with St. Javelin and drops tomorrow. They have a new song called the Javelin Jump along with a St. Javelin shirt designed by Nick. Download and shirt both available as a bundle for the next few weeks before the song hits streaming services!!! Also keep your eyes open for some new tunes dropping soon!

05/07/2022

As part of our Winnipeg Folk Festival coverage, we got to sit down with our good friend and first member of the Paper Cut three-timers club, Jeremy Haywood!

We talk all things new album, what to expect from the band this summer, and packed this episode with all sorts of first-time-Folk-Fester tips.

Catch Jaywood at Bur Oak, Friday at 1:15 and for a couple workshops including the Neil Young Harvest 50th celebration with a ton of our local favourites at Big Blue, Sunday at 2:30.

Can’t wait to see you at Folk Fest!

29/06/2022

Local shows local shows! We love to see it.

We got to check out one of our favourites this past weekend and, as always, they killed it. SDTW live shows are something special, remixing their own songs from Polaris Prize longlister Studies in Grey with added elements show their consistent evolution as artists and top tier performers. Teasing a new album in the works, they dropped some provocative new verses that indicate their success will only continue to grow. With showcases overseas and national accolades, cats out of the bag on Winnipeg’s best kept secret. Best band in the city, trust us.

Like SDTW always says “tell six friends to tell six friends.”

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08/09/2020

This episode of ⚡️Quick Cuts⚡️ features Jeremy Haywood-Smith, of JayWood!

We chat about recording an old album, writing new material, and all the band switch ups since we talked last.

WARNING: Jared's WiFi is incredibly spotty in this episode, making for some unfortunate (and funny) technical glitches towards the end. Enjoy!

📷: BNB Studios

This episode of ⚡️Quick Cuts⚡️features Jeremy Haywood Smith, of Jaywood! We chat about recording an old album, writing new material, and all the band switch ups since we talked last. 📷:

31/08/2020

This episode of ⚡️Quick Cuts⚡️features Sebastian Gaskin, R&B artist and rapidly rising star.

We chat about the wonders of opening up, amazing local collaborations including a shirt design from Friday Knights (next in line, we're looking at you Little Brown Jug Brewing Company), and a whole lot more!

We have such a fun time and this is a VERY fun and silly interview. Hope you have as much as we did.

📷: Visual Soul Studios

This episode of Quick Cutsfeatures Sebastian Gaskin, R&B artist and rapidly rising star. We chat about the wonders of opening up, amazing local collaborations including a shirt design from Friday Knights (next in line, we’re looking at you Little Brown Jug), and a whole lot more! We have such a fu...

24/08/2020

This episode of ⚡️Quick Cuts⚡️features Pat Lazo, Co-Founder/Artistic Director at Graffiti Art Programming and legendary local visual artist.

We chat about the romanticism of street art, planning pieces, and Pat's work spanning decades! So stoked to pin this interview down and share it with all of you!

📷: Peatr Thomas

This episode of Quick Cutsfeatures Pat Lazo, Co-Founder/Artistic Director at Graffiti Art Programming and legendary local visual artist. We chat about the romanticism of street art, planning pieces, and Pat’s work spanning decades! So stoked to pin this interview down and share it with all of you!...

27/07/2020

Hey friends, we're back ☀️

Jared chats with The Prairie Joggers about their new self titled EP on the blog this week.

Check it out and stay tuned for for some fresh cuts coming soon! ✌️

The Prairie Joggers self titled EP is the soundtrack to your (albeit short) prairie road trip. Lead singer Cody Goertzen and drummer Adam Hill penned and produced four tracks that are distinctly tied to part of their name: The Prairie. Part blues, part rock, and even a touch of country; their sound....

03/06/2020

Learning starts by listening.

If you're looking for somewhere to start, here are some podcasts that we have recently been listening to while taking a break from Paper Cut:

Thunder Bay from CANADALAND
NPR's Code Switch
All My Relations Podcast

Stay safe and stay informed, friends.

29/05/2020

This episode of ⚡️Quick Cuts⚡️features Elise Roller, Professional Development Coordinator at Manitoba Music, Founder of Misfit Management, and singer in the former Solhounds.

We chatted about some ways to cope with Covid-19 as a musician, starting new projects where you see a gap in the scene, and making sure you are making the art you want to make with the people you make it with.

Check out Solhounds to catch four new tracks that were released earlier this week!

This episode of Quick Cutsfeatures Elise Roller, Professional Development Coordinator at Manitoba Music, Founder of Misfit Management, and singer in the former Solhounds. We chatted about some ways to cope with Covid-19 as a musician, starting new projects where you see a gap in the scene, and makin...

27/05/2020

Our friends in Solhounds just dropped four new unreleased tracks on us 🔥🔥🔥

Enjoy some badass tunes and stay tuned for our next interview coming up this Friday 👀

New songs out everywhere! Check them out and let us know your favourite 🔈☠️🤘🏻•
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25/05/2020

This episode of ⚡️Quick Cuts⚡️features Andrew Chipman of Chip’s Vintage!

We chat about swapping from a store front to online auctions, being able to express your love and story for a vintage piece, and upcoming fashion trends (have you seen The Last Dance?)

This episode of Quick Cutsfeatures Andrew Chipman of Chips’ Vintage.. We chat about swapping from a store front to online auctions, being able to express your love and story for a vintage piece, and upcoming fashion trends (have you seen The Last Dance?)

22/05/2020

This episode of ⚡️Quick Cuts⚡️features Natalie Bohrn and Eric Roberts of Slow Spirit.

We chat about the new album, “Nowhere No One Knows Where To Find You,” and the creative process surrounded by nature and essentially alone in the woods. We also chat about their podcast and their unconventional album release strategy.

This episode of Quick Cutsfeatures Natalie Bohrn and Eric Roberts of Slow Spirit. We chat about the new album, “Nowhere No One Knows Where To Find You,” and the creative process surrounded by nature and essentially alone in the woods. We also chat about their podcast and their unconventional alb...

19/05/2020

This episode of ⚡️Quick Cuts⚡️ features clothing designer and owner of Friday Knights, Eric Olek.

We chat about the move from the Exchange District storefront, Hip Hop Karaoke, and the history of parody, satire, and streetwear, particularly related to the cease and desist issued by the City of Winnipeg.

Grab this ep wherever you consume your podcasts! ✌️

This episode of Quick Cutsfeatures clothing designer and owner of Friday Knights, Eric Olek. We chat about the move from the Exchange District storefront, Hip Hop Karaoke, and the history of parody, satire, and streetwear, particularly related to the cease and desist issued by the City of Winnipeg.

15/05/2020

This episode of ⚡️Quick Cuts⚡️features podcaster, music writer, and drag queen Graeme Houssin.

When we last talked to Graeme, award winning Drag in the Peg and Graeme’s drag persona Contessa Lestrange, didn’t even exist yet! Here’s a lot of catching up!

DISCLAIMER: the internet connection and therefore the sound quality are choppy on this one. One of our new curveballs to overcome, thank you for being so patient!

This episode of Quick Cutsfeatures podcaster, music writer, and drag queen Graeme Houssin. When we last talked to Graeme, award winning Drag in the Peg and Graeme’s drag persona Contessa Lestrange, didn’t even exist yet! Here’s a lot of catching up! DISCLAIMER: the internet connection and ther...

11/05/2020

This episode of ⚡️Quick Cuts⚡️features visual artist, Thomas.

We talk with Peatr about some of the work he’s done in the past year including facilitating art workshops at schools across the country, mural painting, and building a new studio space and storefront for Friday Knights.

This episode of Quick Cutsfeatures visual artist, Peatr Thomas. We talk with Peatr about some of the work he’s done in the past year including facilitating art workshops at schools across the country, mural painting, and building a new studio space and storefront for Friday Knights.

04/05/2020

This episode of ⚡️Quick Cuts⚡️Documentary Film Maker, Hip Hop writer for Stylus Magazine and future author of a book about local music, Nigel Webber.

We chat about Nigel’s history with writing and his perhaps unconventional methods of composing and article. We also chat about getting the interview, writing a book about the Winnipeg Hip Hop scene, and similarities between his art forms.

This episode of Quick CutsDocumentary Film Maker, Hip Hop writer for Stylus Magazine and future author of a book about local music, Nigel Webber. We chat about Nigel’s history with writing and his perhaps unconventional methods of composing and article. We also chat about getting the interview, wr...

27/04/2020

This episode of ⚡️Quick Cuts⚡️Marketing and Communications Coordinator for Festival du Voyageur and beadworker, Lor Brand!

We chat about Lor reaching out to community to explore her Métis culture and how those connections are effecting her life, especially when it come to transitioning to a working part time as a professional beadworker! There are so many amazing projects and ideas we got some insight into so don’t miss it.

This episode of Quick CutsMarketing and Communications Coordinator for Festival du Voyageur and beader, Lor Brand! We chat about Lor reaching out to community to explore her Métis culture and how those connections are effecting her life, especially when it come to transitioning to a working part ti...

24/04/2020

This episode of ⚡️Quick Cuts⚡️ we’re joined by Mise en Scene drummer and first ever Paper Cut Podcast guest, Jodi Dorothy Dunlop.

We talk visual art, staying motivated during extended home time, and the new Mise en Scene album. Jodi tells us about the return to grounding the band in the original duo and how that full circle relates back to their musical style.

Check it out and have a great weekend, friends! ☀️

This episode of Quick Cuts we’re joined by Mise en Scene drummer and first ever Paper Cut Podcast guest, Jodi Dunlop. We talk visual art, staying motivated during extended home time, and the new Mise en Scene album. Jodi tells us about the return to grounding the band in the original duo and how t...

20/04/2020

This episode of ⚡️Quick Cuts⚡️ we're joined by Marketing Manager of Birthday Cake Media, Jen Doerksen.

We talk about the transition in to the new position and what that entails, mentoring in marketing, and how you can personally improve your marketing strategies.

This episode of Quick Cuts we’re joined by Marketing Manager of Birthday Cake Media, Jen Doerksen. We talk about the transition in to the new position and what that entails, mentoring in marketing, and how you can personally improve your marketing strategies.

17/04/2020

This episode of ⚡️Quick Cuts⚡️ we're joined by musician, Jacob Brodovsky.

We chat about his new radio show on CKUW Radio 95.9fm, switching up his set for different types of gigs, and writing his new album with assistance from his mentor John K. Samson.

Stay safe out there and have a great weekend, friends. ✌️

  This episode of Quick Cuts we’re joined by musician, Jacob Brodovsky. We chat about his new radio show, switching up his set for different types of gigs, and writing his new album with assistance from his mentor John K. Sampson.

15/04/2020

We chatted with Lindsay Thomson of LLUX in anticipation of their debut album, The Drive, set to be released on May 1, 2020.
http://papercutwinnipeg.com/2020/04/15/llux/

Photo of Lindsay Thomson by BNB Studios   Humble, enthusiastic, talented and raring to go, Lindsay Thomson is the face of the band LLUX, a musical project that is brand new to the Winnipeg scene. Though they’ve only had a handful of local shows, LLUX is already set to release their debut album. T...

13/04/2020

This episode of ✂️ Quick Cuts ✂️ we're joined by local artist Muzo. We discuss his new single “Celebrate” which was released after a musical hiatus. He also recorded, edited, and released his own video with his fiancée using an iPhone! Find out what Muzo is all about and what you can expect from him the future.

Check out here or wherever you get your podcasts!

This episode of Quick Cuts we’re joined by local artist Muzo. We discuss his new single “Celebrate” which was released after a musical hiatus. He also recorded, edited, and released his own video with his fiancée using an iPhone! Find out what Muzo is all about and what you can expect from hi...

10/04/2020

We're back with a new cast! While we can't meet up face to face, we're launching our (Quarantine) Quick Cuts series. We'll be remotely catching up with a few past guests, and seeing what they're up to lately.

This week we're joined by Joey from Leche Flan. We discuss their new single In The Morning (out now), his recording process, stage personas and more.

Check out here or wherever you get your podcasts!

In our first of our Quarantine Quick Cuts, we sit down (remotely) with Joey De Castro to talk about the release of his new single In The Morning, his recording process, favourite binge watches right now and more. Also, check out our article premiering Leche Flan’s new single In The Morning!

10/04/2020

Jared (virtually) sat down with Josef DeeCee to discuss his new project Leche Flan and the release of their new single 'In The Morning' which is out now!

Also, watch out for our first (Quarantine) Quick Cuts cast with Leche Flan discussing the release and much more, dropping later today.

Link to the full song below.

Stay safe, friends!

For band Leche Flan, the music is just as sweet as the dessert. After taking a hiatus, Joey De Castro is back to making music as Leche Flan. His DIY approach to recording started in his basement and he recruited some of Winnipeg’s local mainstays to build on his budding ideas. When De Castro has.....

29/03/2020

Hi, we missed you this past week! ❤️

We're doing our part to help flatten the curve which means our interviews will be on hold indefinitely.

In the meantime, we want to help promote any local remote live performances, single releases and more! Message us @ [email protected] and pitch your story/event for us to cover on the blog.

Stay safe and spaced out, everyone! ✌️