sleeper magazine

“…a print magazine built on the belief that cars are more than the sum of their parts, and that stories matter as much as style. Their approach blends late-1990’s and early-2000’s influences with modern design thinking, resulting in a visual language that feels familiar without being derivative. Think of nostalgia viewed through a new lens, shaped by concept art, futurism, driven by the feeling that certain eras of car culture still have momentum in the modern day.”

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Travis Meir, Turnpike “Sleeper Magazine Launch Party: Nostalgia in a New Era” 2026

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SLEEPER Magazine is a design-driven JDM publication by PAPERCUT. This annual print project brings together the duo's mixed-media art styles to tell the story of the JDM golden era. Each issue takes us through personal stories about the cars our parents had, to the “hotboy” cars we wish we had, and looks deeper into car communities both local and international to see how drivers are carving their own paths in the car world.

The limited edition print includes playful editorials, exclusive interviews with our favourite shops, international drifters, ex-import models, car accessories brands, and more.

“The mix of cars was broad, including drift builds, street setups, polished show cars and everything in between. The lighting cast warm highlights and deep shadows across the lineup, giving every car a presence that felt slightly heightened by the tight space. Cameras clicked constantly, and the photo booth printed keepsakes nonstop. Spectators wandered from car to car, creating a steady flow of foot traffic that never really slowed.

What stands out most about Sleeper is how Lex and Viv approach the cars they feature. They’re not primarily interested in numbers or technical breakdowns. They’re interested in character, what the car means to its owner, the world it lives in and the stories it can tell visually. “

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Travis Meir on the SLEEPER Volume II Launch Event,
Turnpike “Sleeper Magazine Launch Party: Nostalgia in a New Era” 2026

SLEEPER was launched in August of 2024 at Sub 60 Racing as a car meet-slash-gallery. Select editorial photographs were shown in a gallery inside the garage accompanied by the cars featured in each spread. JDM enthusiasts and drivers all over Alberta were invited to show off their cars and close out the 2024 season. Gallery sponsored by @vestatecanada.