Will Paquin — artist
Boston-based musician Will Paquin attracted huge attention back in 2020, and has since sustained a solid fan base after posting himself playing the guitar line of his first release, “Chandelier,” on TikTok. From gaining the support of Zane Lowe to releasing additional singles “Now You Know” and “21” this year, Paquin never expected the pandemic to enable him to live out his dream career in music, and yet now he is, deservedly so. Short clips online have allowed him to release original tracks for thousands to listen to. By turning a strange and difficult time into one that is positive, Paquin showcases himself as an organic artist producing cathartic music. With hopes of an EP to be released in the fall and a single before then, the singer/songwriter is balancing summer school while soaking in the buzz around him. Paquin specializes in instrumental music that holds a mesmerizing and ethereal quality. With the added bonus of penning his own lyrics to these too, he is an artist that should be on everyone’s radar. We spoke to the singer about his cool recording process, epic guitar style, and plans for the year's final half.