INTERVIEW: PAPER LIONS

ONE YEAR LATER: CATCHING UP WITH PAPER LIONS
ARTICLE BY MADISON FOSTER

In the newest episode of LCV Paper Lions were featured as our “Slacker Radio Presents” piece for their interview with Drew had interviewed them last year (If you haven't seen it yet don't worry. I'm going to put the link to it right here. And make sure to check out my interview with The Balconies while you're at it). Obviously time has passed and the band has been hard at work. The folk rock band from P.E.I. just released an EP “At Long Creek” and the beginning of the year (which is free for download now off their website) and just finished their first full length album after they made the switch to Paper Lions, formally Chucky Danger Band.

Since the band (including members John MacPhee, David Cyrus MacDonald, Colin Buchanan, Rob MacPhee) was interviewed for the show about a year ago I spoke to the guys via email about all that they've been up to and the band itself.

LCV EPISODE 05

"STAY HERE FOR A WHILE"
Posted By Brittknee Withikaye

Click through to watch the first run of LCV Episode 5 "Stay Here For a While" on Londonfuse
 
Feat. Grooves Band Profile w/ The Balconies, A Few Awkward Mins w/ Pat Tiffin, Slacker Radio Presents Paper Lions, A Freestyle w/ Jux Cain, and Gorilla Video feat. Darrelle London

LCV EPISODE 3

"WHAT FEST?"
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Click through to watch the first run of LCV Episode 3 "What Fest" on Londonfuse

Feat. Grooves Band Profile w/ Twin Shadow, A Few Moments w/ Bruce Peninsula, Slacker Radio Presents Two Interviews, & Oh! Fest 2011 Montage

PRODUCER'S NOTES

AND THOUGH IT PAINS ME TO TREAT YOU UNKIND, THE GOAL IS GREATER, LOVE IS BLIND
Article By Drew Skitt

Two weeks ago, I got an email from Pat explaining that Handsome Furs (the band) had broken up. The news felt like learning that someone from your high school who was really cool and who had cool parents, you know, the high school sweet hearts (can you see your version of them?) had suddenly decided to call it quits.  Pat's tone made me think that he had lost his cat.   In true Pat form, there was still room for a laugh. After positioning his punch line, a few days later Pat ripped me on gmail chat, writing that our season had taken so long to post that our feature bands were already breaking up. I thought about it and had to laugh – like out loud.  Handsome Furs are road warriors and when we met up with them in Toronto and then in London a couple weeks later, it was obvious that they pour all they have into their music even when there is hardly any to give.  They also like to smoke cigarettes.

LCV EPISODE 02

"PS WE LOVE YOU"

Posted By Brittknee Withikaye

Click through the photo to watch LCV Episode 2 "P.S. We Love You"

Feat. Grooves Band Profile w/ Handsome Furs, a Few Moments w/ PS I Love You, Mesh Boutique: Mesh Sesh Vol. 1, & Gorilla Video w/ Casper the Ghost

PRODUCER'S NOTES

LCV EPISODE 1 RECAP
Article By Drew Skitt

Meeting west coasters Current Swell was a lot like hooking up with Hands and Teeth, Wildlife, Paper Lions, and Metz, (all bands that will be making appearances on LCV). Automatically, I was drawn to each individual and there was this other dynamic that existed within the group - something I knew nothing about and instinctively knew to respect.

When Pat and I booked the Current Swell interview, we had just changed our approach with publicists. Since has been Pat my booking agent, our success rate in terms of landing interviews and access to shows is nearing perfection - he's one sexy cat.

One of our goals this season is to promote Gorilla Video. Rather than just booking interviews, this season we've been requesting performances in locations that sound (for lack of better word) - special. Gorilla Video will be a major part of what makes the show London Calling this season.

Current Swell's spontaneous GV is precisely why I have pursued this segment.  It's about collaborating with a band without firm plans to shoot in location 'x' and we try to use the bands first take - unless it's clearly a 'warm up'.  The point is to meet a band 50/50 on every component of the project.  It will be hard to top Current Swell's church track this season, but I know we can.

Episode 1, titled "Is that 100,500 In Your Collection Plate?," also has Californian Comedian Ari Shaffir turning the tables on Pat. Yes, you will find out if Pat Tiffin is a virgin or not in eppy one - that alone is reason enough to watch.

Thank you Brit for holding down the cuts, for your direction on the new title sequence and Dev for your camera work.  Major thanks to VANS and RVCA for the new kicks and clothes, and another big special thanks to Studio Kuefner (Christina Kuefner) for making us looks so good in this stuff.

LCV EPISODE 01

"IS THAT $100,500 IN YOUR COLLECTION PLATE?"

Posted By Brittknee Withikaye
Hey everyone! The first Episode of London Calling Season 5 is finally here!

Click the photo to start watching LCV EPISODE 1 via LondonFuse

This Episode features: Current Swell, Pat Tiffin w/ Comedian Ari Shaffir, RVCA Photoshoot at Studio Kuefner, and Gorrilla Video w/ Current Swell, only on London Calling.

RVCA OFFICIAL CLOTHING SPONSOR

Another EXCITING day at the office! Our RVCA gear has arrived! Just about 65 items shipped straight from BC by RVCA for our cast and crew to stay cool and stylish this summer on LCV.

Personally, this'll probably get me through the winter too! I'm pretty sure Drew won't have to buy any business shirts for another year either.

Thank you SO much RVCA! We LOVE the way your clothes feel, so light, cool and casual; and we all promise to take good care of them so we can keep wearing them forever just like last year's shipment.

You can watch our cast and crew get down at Studio Kuefner wearing the first round of sponsored clothes by RVCA on EP01 of LCV set to launch TONIGHT online at LondonFuse.ca

Guys, don't be jealous! I've seen lots of RVCA wear right here in London at places like Archie's on Richmond Row and the malls (Masonville and White Oaks) just go in and ask for them to show you the RVCA line!

Or better yet, shop from the comfort of your own home! Check out their online clothing store below ...

RVCA

VANS CANADA OFFICIAL SHOE SPONSOR

We just received our sponsor pack from VANS CANADA today! (Click the photo to take a peak at the contents via kPod Media.)

Vans Canada has jumped on board again for LCV to shoe our whole crew with some trendy summer staples and classics.
We're so excited to shoot the remainder of the season with this new gear and honour ALL of our awesome sponsors with the love and support they so willfully donate to us.

THANK YOU VANS CANADA!!!

Jealous? Don't be! You can shop Vans online right here on the Internet to shoe yourself with this gear and more.

VANS CANADA