Paper Cut Podcast

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… Read more The post Episode #103: Winnipeg Folk Festival Pt. 2 w/ Zrada appeared first on Paper Cut Winnipeg.

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, Jaywood! 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… Read more The post Episode #102 : Winnipeg Folk Fest Pt. 1 w/ Jaywood appeared first on Paper Cut Winnipeg.

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.

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 fun time and this is… Read more The post Quick Cuts 15 – Sebastian Gaskin appeared first on Paper Cut Winnipeg.

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! : Peatr Thomas The post Quick Cuts 14 – Pat Lazo appeared first on Paper Cut Winnipeg.

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 making sure you are making the art you… Read more The post Quick Cuts 13 w/ Elise Roller appeared first on Paper Cut Winnipeg.

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?) The post Quick Cuts 12 w/ Andrew Chipman appeared first on Paper Cut Winnipeg.

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 album release strategy. The post Quick Cuts 11 w/ Natalie Bohrn & Eric Roberts appeared first on Paper Cut Winnipeg.

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. The post Quick Cuts 10 w/ Eric Olek appeared first on Paper Cut Winnipeg.

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 therefore the sound quality are choppy on this one.… Read more The post Quick Cuts 09 w/ Graeme Houssin appeared first on Paper Cut Winnipeg.

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. The post Quick Cuts 08 w/ Peatr Thomas appeared first on Paper Cut Winnipeg.

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, writing a book about the Winnipeg Hip Hop… Read more The post Quick Cuts 07 w/ Nigel Webber appeared first on Paper Cut Winnipeg.

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 time as a professional beader! There are so… Read more The post Quick Cuts 06 w/ Lor Brand appeared first on Paper Cut Winnipeg.

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 that… Read more The post Quick Cuts 05 w/ Jodi Dunlop appeared first on Paper Cut Winnipeg.

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. The post Quick Cuts 04 w/ Jen Doerksen appeared first on Paper Cut Winnipeg.

  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. Samson. The post Quick Cuts 03 w/ Jacob Brodovsky appeared first on Paper Cut Winnipeg.

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.… Read more The post Quick Cuts 02 w/ Muzo appeared first on Paper Cut Winnipeg.

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! The post Quick Cuts 01 w/ Joey De Castro appeared first on Paper Cut Winnipeg.

assembling a team, starting from square one, tables turning, AND MORE This week we cut deep with founder, graphic designer, and journalist for local music publication Sound, Phrase, & Fury, Janet Adamana. We talk about where it all began and how Janet’s passion has evolved in to a beautiful and highly anticipated bimonthly online music… Read more The post Episode #101: Janet Adamana appeared first on Paper Cut Winnipeg.

defining digital art, where’s Winnipeg?, Merging Mindsets, AND MORE Julie Gendron, multi-disciplinary artist and conference coordinator and art director for the Merging Mindsets Conference happening this weekend, March 13&14. We talk to Julie about some og digital art projects and collectives around Canada including Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver, and how she is trying to bridge… Read more The post Episode #100: Julie Gendron appeared first on Paper Cut Winnipeg.

Stepping away from the microphone, “hot dog guy,” House of Wonders, AND MORE This week we cut deep with musician, producer, founder of house of wonders, and faux political personality Adam Fuhr. Whether you recognize him as front person in yes we mystic, or perhaps know him better as online personality @coatcheck, Adam Fuhr has… Read more The post Episode #99: Adam Fuhr appeared first on Paper Cut Winnipeg.

FESTIVAL DU VOYAGEUR SPECIAL EP #2 • This week we cut deep with two amazing francophone musicians who participated in this years’ Festival du Voyageur! Jérémie Bremault of Jérémie & the Delicious Hounds and Andrina Turenne. We had some mini Festival-focused chats with them and talk a bit about our festival highlights. Hé Ho! http://papercutwinnipeg.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Part-Deux.mp3 The post Episode #98: Festival du Voyageur Pt. Deux appeared first on Paper Cut Winnipeg.

FESTIVAL DU VOYAGEUR SPECIAL EP This week we cut deep with four amazing artists who participated in this years’ @fdvoyageur. Sculptor, Wayne Stranger, and musicians Stef Blondal Johnson of Mise en Scene, Luc Guenette of Sir Luc and the Dukes, and Ariel Posen. We had some mini Festival-focused chats with them and hope you enjoy!… Read more The post Episode #97: Festival du Voyageur Pt.1 appeared first on Paper Cut Winnipeg.

Defining street styles, learning to slow down, giving back to the community AND MORE This week we cut deep with professional educator, pro street styles dancer and choreographer, and DJ, Kilusan. @maribeth.tabenara is such a ray of sunshine and we were so happy to have someone come in and share with us the mysterious world… Read more The post Episode #96: Maribeth Tabanera appeared first on Paper Cut Winnipeg.

Was Shakespeare a jerk?, completing a play in 6 months vs. 5 years, what does an director really do, AND MORE This week we cut deep with Rayna Masterton, actor, writer, director, and co-founder of Fill The (W)hole Theatre Co. Rayna has a degree from the University of Winnipeg’s acting program and Humber College’s physical… Read more The post Episode #95: Rayna Masterton appeared first on Paper Cut Winnipeg.

Festival du Voyageur logo, adapting to big changes, instinctual inspiration, AND MORE This week we cut deep with graphic artists and painter Jordan Stranger. You may recognize @totemdoodem murals featured at the Forks and on Main Street, but most recently he designed the @fdvoyageur logo for 2020. We talk to Jordan about going to school… Read more The post Episode #94: Jordan Stranger appeared first on Paper Cut Winnipeg.

costs of commissioning, musical themes, metal musicality, AND MORE• This week we cut deep with WSO Composer-In-Residence, Winnipeg New Music Festival Co-Curator, and New York based composer Harry Stafylakis. We bring you this bonus ep just before the WNMF so we could learn a bit more about the festival and what goes in to organizing… Read more The post Episode #93: Harry Stafylakis appeared first on Paper Cut Winnipeg.

taking risks, fashion forecasting, pinpointing your passion, AND MORE• This week we cut deep with business owner, fashion forecaster, DJ, and blogger, Andrew Chipman. Andrew’s store Chips’ Vintage will be celebrating it’s 1 year anniversary so we chat with Andrew about the very beginning to being a year deep in running a storefront. Everyone is… Read more The post Episode #92: Andrew Chipman appeared first on Paper Cut Winnipeg.

tearing apart a school bus, programming music, aspiring and achieving, AND MORE• This week we cut deep with Métis poet, sculptor, videographer, founder of Field Trip Sessions, and Indigenous Initiatives Coordinator for Festival du Voyageur, Robyn Adams. We talk to Robyn about her artistic practice, as well as the ventures she sought out which lead… Read more The post Episode #91: Robyn Adams appeared first on Paper Cut Winnipeg.

it’s hard taking the high road, The Edge, imagination and going outside, AND MORE• Welcome to the season 3 premiere of Paper Cut! To open our season is host of the 103.1 morning show for 15 years Ace Burpee. Ace takes us through his days in rural Manitoba to his current infamous position on local… Read more The post Episode #90: Ace Burpee (Season Three Premiere) appeared first on Paper Cut Winnipeg.

third times the charm, winning different Juno(S) at the same time, work ethic differences, AND MORE• HAPPY FINALE! We made it!!!! This week we cut deep with super duper Juno winning, world touring, album making and creating power couple @robertalandreth and @davelandreth AND bonus guest due at any moment baby! Roberta is an award winning… Read more The post Episode #89 (Season Two Finale): Dave + Roberta Landreth appeared first on Paper Cut Winnipeg.

loving the West End, programming for emotional connection vs. “genre”, Mariachi Ghost’s biggest fan base (and why it’s not Mexico,) AND MORE• This week we cut deep with Jorge Requena Ramos, artistic director of the West End Cultural Centre, vocalist and guitarist for Mariachi Ghost, and photographer, director, actor, and writer. You may have seen… Read more The post Episode #88: Jorge Requena Ramos appeared first on Paper Cut Winnipeg.

learning new instruments, stage surprises, “have you considered having a singer?”, AND MORE• This week we cut deep with Adrian Shroeder. @bradnailer plays drums in odd outfit, black cloud, and guitar in juniper bush. We chatted with Adrian about his life as a drummer and the bands that brought him to where he is today… Read more The post Episode #87: Adrian Schroeder appeared first on Paper Cut Winnipeg.

painting with body movements, accessing shapes, Barsy Blue, AND MORE• This week we cut deep with Dee Barsy. @deebarsy has artwork that ranges to the size of a sticker to an entire building on Main Street. Her signature style is immediately recognizable and we talk a bit about the inspiration for her abstract pieces. From… Read more The post Episode #86: Dee Barsy appeared first on Paper Cut Winnipeg.

story telling, genre evolution, “wouldn’t it be easier to get the band back together?”, AND MORE• This week we cut deep with Sheena Rattai, percussionist and vocalist in Red Moon Road. You probably have seen the new “Say it Again” single/video and thought “woah. what the? when? how?” Tune in and Sheena will tell yah!… Read more The post Episode #85: Sheena Rattai appeared first on Paper Cut Winnipeg.

the business of beats, rap composition, giving back to the community, AND MORE• This week we cut deep with musician Malcolm Jay. Malcolm has been in the hip hop game for over a decade, collecting award nominations and high profile shows along the way. He will be having a combined birthday and release party this… Read more The post Episode #84: Malcolm Jay appeared first on Paper Cut Winnipeg.

 standing up for yourself, picking up new instruments, juxtaposing style and sound, AND MORE This week we cut deep with two members of the Fu Fu Chi Chi Choir, Jane Testar and Liz Quenel. Don’t let the name of the “choir” fool you! This is not a choir but a 10 person band, all of… Read more The post Episode #83: Jane Testar + Liz Quesnel appeared first on Paper Cut Winnipeg.

anime inspiration, taking a leap of faith, finding a signature style, AND MORE This week we cut deep with artist Daniel Ross. Daniel has been collaborating with artists all over the city and developing his personal style along with some of his mentors. Starting with his love of anime and recreating panels from his favourite… Read more The post Episode #82: Daniel Ross appeared first on Paper Cut Winnipeg.

staying grounded, playing pieces out of your genre, the move to Toronto and back, AND MORE• This week we cut deep with violinist of many bands and music producer for the infamous Vinyl Cafe, Julie Penner. For her amazing resume, @julespenner is one of the most humble people that have been on the show and… Read more The post Episode #81: Julie Penner appeared first on Paper Cut Winnipeg.

theatre vs. film, cohesive roles, pushing your boundaries AND MORE• This week we cut deep with actor, poet, writer, and director, Liam Zarrillo. Liam is a full time school teacher who also finds the time to actively participate in the arts including film and theatre. Liam talks about his experience acting in film “Ruthless Souls”… Read more The post Episode #80: Liam Zarrillo appeared first on Paper Cut Winnipeg.

following the beat of your drummer, art is a collage, wise advice from Mitch Podolak AND MORE• This week we cut deep with brothers and guitarists for the Heinrich’s Maneuver, Seth and Jakobi Heinrich. Seth plays tenor guitar and is a folk illustrator, Jakobi is a guitarist, banjo player, and sculptor. Together, with a handful… Read more The post Episode #79: Seth + Jakobi Heinrichs appeared first on Paper Cut Winnipeg.

developing stage presence, important interview skills, AND MORE• This week we cut deep with guitarist for the Noble Thiefs and editor in chief for the Projector, Riley Hastings. We talk about editing and Riley’s beginnings as a guitar player and his progression as a musician, 10 years of being in the Noble Thiefs, and their… Read more The post Episode #78: Riley Hastings appeared first on Paper Cut Winnipeg.

positive effects of music, programming a season, where will the roads lead? AND MORE• This week we cut deep with Music Director of the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra and Principal Guest Conductor of the Belgrade Philharmonic Orchestra, Daniel Raiskin. We talk about the process of becoming a music director, the difference in funding the symphony in… Read more The post Episode #77: Daniel Raiskin appeared first on Paper Cut Winnipeg.

busking around Canada, finding your voice again, comparing music scenes AND MORE• This week we cut deep with two members of the local band House Handshake. Sarah Greco and Quinton Poitras sit down and talk to us about their musical inspirations, finding their stride, and making their way back to Winnipeg where they currently live… Read more The post Episode #76: Sarah Greco + Quinton Poitras appeared first on Paper Cut Winnipeg.

supporting local programs, collaborations, indigenous art AND MORE• This week we cut deep with Osani Balkaran, rapper The O.B. and Studio 393 instructor. As one of the many amazing shows for the wall to wall mural festival, The O.B. will be performing songs from his debut album at the ballroom. Osani tells us about his… Read more The post Episode #75: Osani Balkaran appeared first on Paper Cut Winnipeg.

spreadsheets, making connections, the benefits of upcoming workshops AND MORE• This week we cut deep with creative Manitoba training programs manager, Rachel Andrushuk. Starting out with volunteering with Manitoba arts programs and working her way up to her current position, Rachel is organizing and managing workshops for local artists. She also has started working as… Read more The post Episode #74: Rachel Andrushuk appeared first on Paper Cut Winnipeg.

deciding your genre, honest producers, first fest feels AND MORE• This week we cut deep from the rainbow trout music festival grounds with Lana Winterhalt. She snuck us in between her load in and performance for a quick chat about the show, writing and releasing her album, and stepping away from the folk label she… Read more The post Episode #73: Lana Winterhalt appeared first on Paper Cut Winnipeg.

writing love songs, manifesting dreams, Smoky Tiger performance art, AND MORE• This week we cut deep with Kayla Goossen. Kayla is a local festival and music enthusiast who also plays trumpet in Sports Club. We sat down with Kayla at rainbow trout music festival to talk about playing with sports club, writing new music with… Read more The post Episode #72: Kayla Goosen appeared first on Paper Cut Winnipeg.

moving to Canada, activating your alter ego, future tour plans, AND MORE• This week we cut deep with Courtney Krebsbach. Lead vocalist with The Amadians and Odd Outfit and back up vocals for all sorts of folks in the city including Roman Clarke. Courtney is currently tearing up the local music scene after recently moving… Read more The post Episode #71: Courtney Krebsbach appeared first on Paper Cut Winnipeg.

collaborative wake, juggling practices, hiccups with band names, AND MORE• This week we cut deep with Sean Kaye with and exhaustingly long list of bands including guitar in witchtrip and nicecops, drums in ceilings, bass in elder abuse, hit sewer, locked in, lowser, golden god, produces records with little cowboy records and possessed records and… Read more The post Episode #70: Sean Kaye appeared first on Paper Cut Winnipeg.

quiet practices, moving on, the nostalgia factor, AND MORE• This week we cut deep with Stefan Hodges who just had his final performance with @animaltooths this past Friday after playing together for 9 years. Take a listen at this immediately relevant time capsule to before the show when we reflect on the history of the… Read more The post Episode #69: Stefan Hodges appeared first on Paper Cut Winnipeg.