PaperJam DC Music Zine — ELIZABETH VON OEHSEN

PaperJam Issue 01 Zine, Collage Poster, & Stickers

I am founder and art director of PaperJam DC music magazine, an independent magazine containing interviews, artwork, articles, music, and resources to support the DC DIY music scene. For the PaperJam brand, I create publication designs, illustrate articles, direct photoshoots, build websites, design merchandise, and produce social media content. I work collaboratively with a team of local writers, photographers, and illustrators to produce bold, high-quality, consistent content across print and digital platforms.

Issue 01 flip through

Issue 01 Cover

Issue 01 Collage Poster, Model Vanessa Dos Santos

Issue 01 Zine, Poster, & Stickers

PaperJam is available at Lost City Bookstore, Terratorie Maps & Goods, Byrdland Records, and 7 DrumCity. I also run a mail order service through the website, paperjamdc.com

ISSUE 02 FLIP THROUGH

Issue 02 features interview with Black Cat venue owner Catherine Ferrando, article by The North Country’s Andrew Grossman, new DC music, artwork from local artists, and a list of resources to support the DC music scene. Order here.

Issue 02 Zine, Poster, & Stickers

Issue 02 Stickers

PaperJam Zine Purpose

PaperJam zine three aims include: creating a safe space for the DC DIY music community, documenting the DC music scene during the COVID-19 Pandemic, and connecting readers to interviews, articles, music, artwork, and resources to support the local music scene.

PaperJam Website Preview

I design and manage the PaperJam website where you can order the magazine and merchandise online.

PaperJam Website Preview

SOCIAL MEDIA VISUAL IDENTITY

In addition to a publication and web design project, PaperJam also has a social media presence with its own visual identity. The black and white images reference the zine’s printing style. The overlaid yellow forms are sourced from the PaperJam logo, the color represents community.

Visit the PaperJam Instagram