Michael Hollett
@northbymichael.bsky.social
Founder of NXNE and NEXT Magazine, co-founder NOW Magazine nextmag.ca. NXNE 2026 June 10 - 14.
Toronto’s @thepwhl.com team @torontosceptres.bsky.social play a rare game Scotiabank Arena, a major event and @torontostar-rss.bsky.social doesn’t even send a reporter, they use Canadian Press coverage instead. Pathetic! And then they wonder why readership in decline. Do the work!
January 18, 2026 at 2:36 PM
Toronto’s @thepwhl.com team @torontosceptres.bsky.social play a rare game Scotiabank Arena, a major event and @torontostar-rss.bsky.social doesn’t even send a reporter, they use Canadian Press coverage instead. Pathetic! And then they wonder why readership in decline. Do the work!
Time for @maritstilesndp.bsky.social to seize the moment. Liberals leaderless, adrift and will be for a while and Ford fatigue is inevitable especially as his possibly criminal actions become clearer. Stop playing it safe. Present a real progressive choice and shoot from the hip. People are ready.
January 15, 2026 at 4:25 AM
Time for @maritstilesndp.bsky.social to seize the moment. Liberals leaderless, adrift and will be for a while and Ford fatigue is inevitable especially as his possibly criminal actions become clearer. Stop playing it safe. Present a real progressive choice and shoot from the hip. People are ready.
Handsome Ned was King of Queen Street in the 1980s until his death from a heroin overdose, 39 years ago on January 10. “You Left Me Blue: The Handsome Ned Story” screens at the Paradise on the anniversary of his death. My feature on brilliant artist, gone too soon here: nextmag.ca/preview-musi...
Remembering Handsome Ned: Music doc celebrates Queen West legend on 39th anniversary of his passing » NEXT Magazine
‘You Left Me Blue: The Handsome Ned Story’ fitting tribute to local music pioneer
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January 9, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Handsome Ned was King of Queen Street in the 1980s until his death from a heroin overdose, 39 years ago on January 10. “You Left Me Blue: The Handsome Ned Story” screens at the Paradise on the anniversary of his death. My feature on brilliant artist, gone too soon here: nextmag.ca/preview-musi...
Meeting with the @northby.bsky.social programming team as we begin booking bands for our 31st festival this June. I love this part of the job. Still find it thrilling to hear undiscovered gems among thousands of applications. So much talent. Can’t wait to share these acts with the world June 10-14.
January 8, 2026 at 1:44 PM
Meeting with the @northby.bsky.social programming team as we begin booking bands for our 31st festival this June. I love this part of the job. Still find it thrilling to hear undiscovered gems among thousands of applications. So much talent. Can’t wait to share these acts with the world June 10-14.
A new year is like a fresh sheet of ice, full of amazing potential. Wishing you all a spectacular 2026.
January 1, 2026 at 1:47 AM
A new year is like a fresh sheet of ice, full of amazing potential. Wishing you all a spectacular 2026.
CBC’s Here and Now were stooges for last mayoralty election’s joke candidate Brad Bradford getting quotes from him on today’s newscast like he’s voice of civic opposition. He’s not, he’s a shape shifting opportunist who’s stopped working for his constituents while he jumps gun on election campaign.
December 31, 2025 at 2:19 AM
CBC’s Here and Now were stooges for last mayoralty election’s joke candidate Brad Bradford getting quotes from him on today’s newscast like he’s voice of civic opposition. He’s not, he’s a shape shifting opportunist who’s stopped working for his constituents while he jumps gun on election campaign.
Hadn’t opened my X account in months. What a cesspool, wont be going back any time soon.
December 28, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Hadn’t opened my X account in months. What a cesspool, wont be going back any time soon.
Doug Ford likes to engage in shadow boxing with Trump but at heart he’s a Trumper and shares his comfort with lying, creating false “enemies” as well as commitment to serving his One Percent buddies while pretending to serve “Common Man”. “Hates” drunk drivers but endangers school kids, cyclists.
November 29, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Doug Ford likes to engage in shadow boxing with Trump but at heart he’s a Trumper and shares his comfort with lying, creating false “enemies” as well as commitment to serving his One Percent buddies while pretending to serve “Common Man”. “Hates” drunk drivers but endangers school kids, cyclists.
Great to see @maritstilesndp.bsky.social finally dropping the gloves and going on attack against corrupt Doug Ford. Voters will respond to someone ready to fight for them as Premier deconstructs the province.
November 26, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Great to see @maritstilesndp.bsky.social finally dropping the gloves and going on attack against corrupt Doug Ford. Voters will respond to someone ready to fight for them as Premier deconstructs the province.
Neil Young 80th birthday celebration @masseyhall.bsky.social saw some of Canada’s best musicians showcase all sides of their hero’s songbook. Check out my 5-N @nextmagazine here: nextmag.ca/live-review-...
Live review: Neil Young gets star studded birthday celebration show worthy of the man himself » NEXT Magazine
Canada’s music stars deliver spectacular show that highlights all sides of Young’s sound
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November 15, 2025 at 4:49 AM
Neil Young 80th birthday celebration @masseyhall.bsky.social saw some of Canada’s best musicians showcase all sides of their hero’s songbook. Check out my 5-N @nextmagazine here: nextmag.ca/live-review-...
Neil Young 80th Birthday celebration @masseyhall.bsky.social is killing it. Great pacing, great song selection, great artists. great show. @nextmagazine.bsky.social review coming soon.
November 13, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Neil Young 80th Birthday celebration @masseyhall.bsky.social is killing it. Great pacing, great song selection, great artists. great show. @nextmagazine.bsky.social review coming soon.
Canadian Progressives should learn from Mamdani victory that people are ready for bold ideas. Time to start running to win rather than not to lose. Reaching for the mushy middle mobilizes no one. Time for real change.
November 9, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Canadian Progressives should learn from Mamdani victory that people are ready for bold ideas. Time to start running to win rather than not to lose. Reaching for the mushy middle mobilizes no one. Time for real change.
So King Donald ordered @markcarneyforpm.bsky.social to spend more on the military — and he did, at the expense of many programs Canadians cherish. So much for Elbows Up. Well, our banker PM wont have to issue another apology to the American King for this compliant budget. Off your knees Mark.
November 4, 2025 at 9:29 PM
So King Donald ordered @markcarneyforpm.bsky.social to spend more on the military — and he did, at the expense of many programs Canadians cherish. So much for Elbows Up. Well, our banker PM wont have to issue another apology to the American King for this compliant budget. Off your knees Mark.
Get ready to see another Canadian tradition as @mark-carney.bsky.social does classic Liberal move as he releases an austerity budget as Liberals, as always, will have campaigned Left and govern Right. Why do we fall for this scam every election as Liberals play Progressives for suckers yet again.
November 4, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Get ready to see another Canadian tradition as @mark-carney.bsky.social does classic Liberal move as he releases an austerity budget as Liberals, as always, will have campaigned Left and govern Right. Why do we fall for this scam every election as Liberals play Progressives for suckers yet again.
Somebody’s got to lose but it sure was a fun ride!
November 2, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Somebody’s got to lose but it sure was a fun ride!
Watching even some progressives warming up to disastrous Premier @fordnation.bsky.social for his “tough guy” stance with King DT should remind the Left to stop playing it safe. People like passion, commitment and feistiness. No more tip toeing and soft pedaling. Passionate Progressive power please.
October 29, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Watching even some progressives warming up to disastrous Premier @fordnation.bsky.social for his “tough guy” stance with King DT should remind the Left to stop playing it safe. People like passion, commitment and feistiness. No more tip toeing and soft pedaling. Passionate Progressive power please.
Had a cool conversation with Ethan Hawke, Richard Linklater and Bobby Cannavale about their new film "Blue Moon" where Hawke plays doomed songwriter Lorenz Hart. Check out my @nextmagazine.bsky.social here: nextmag.ca/ethan-hawke-...
Ethan Hawke and Richard Linklater tell NEXT what drew them to songwriter’s tragic tale » NEXT Magazine
Hawke gives brilliant performance as doomed lyricist Lorenz Hart in “Blue Moon”
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October 29, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Had a cool conversation with Ethan Hawke, Richard Linklater and Bobby Cannavale about their new film "Blue Moon" where Hawke plays doomed songwriter Lorenz Hart. Check out my @nextmagazine.bsky.social here: nextmag.ca/ethan-hawke-...
King Donald’s recent use of tariffs against Canada and Ontario just underlines US as unreliable trading partner and should hasten our process of building new trading relationships. We get the message loud and clear. Buh bye.
October 26, 2025 at 3:13 AM
King Donald’s recent use of tariffs against Canada and Ontario just underlines US as unreliable trading partner and should hasten our process of building new trading relationships. We get the message loud and clear. Buh bye.
Loved David Byrne @masseyhall.bsky.social. A night of joy and invention. My 5-N review from @nextmagazine.bsky.social nextmag.ca/review-david...
Review: David Byrne's joyful extravaganza is one of best concerts of the year » NEXT Magazine
Inventive production, commitment to spreading happiness, fill Massey with good vibes
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October 25, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Loved David Byrne @masseyhall.bsky.social. A night of joy and invention. My 5-N review from @nextmagazine.bsky.social nextmag.ca/review-david...
Had a great chat with Jeremy Allen White about his new film "Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere" for @nextmagazine.bsky.social in the perfect setting, The Stone Pony club in Asbury Park, NJ. Also spoke with writer/director Scoot Cooper. Check out the story here: nextmag.ca/jeremy-allen...
Jeremy Allen White tells NEXT he’s excited to show Bruce Springsteen’s creative process » NEXT Magazine
Asbury Park’s Stone Pony proves perfect setting to discuss ‘Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere’
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October 22, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Had a great chat with Jeremy Allen White about his new film "Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere" for @nextmagazine.bsky.social in the perfect setting, The Stone Pony club in Asbury Park, NJ. Also spoke with writer/director Scoot Cooper. Check out the story here: nextmag.ca/jeremy-allen...
@nextmagazine review coming but quick hit, David Byrne at @masseyhall.bsky.social is superb. A celebration of joy. Two shows left. Go. 5-Ns of course.
October 22, 2025 at 3:21 AM
@nextmagazine review coming but quick hit, David Byrne at @masseyhall.bsky.social is superb. A celebration of joy. Two shows left. Go. 5-Ns of course.
Starting to listen to @northbymichael.bsky.social band applications, great part of job since 1995. Applications up 100 per cent. Remembering reaching into stacks of mail bags to fish out tapes in 90s. Hearing local band Len’s “Steal My Sunshine” for first time. Thought, promising. Now ubiquitous.
October 9, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Starting to listen to @northbymichael.bsky.social band applications, great part of job since 1995. Applications up 100 per cent. Remembering reaching into stacks of mail bags to fish out tapes in 90s. Hearing local band Len’s “Steal My Sunshine” for first time. Thought, promising. Now ubiquitous.
So impressed with my Billboard Canada colleagues and their spectacular Women In Music celebration Wednesday night at Rebel. Superb broadcast level production, massive positive vibe, inspiring night for all who attended. So much talent in this country.
October 2, 2025 at 3:06 PM
So impressed with my Billboard Canada colleagues and their spectacular Women In Music celebration Wednesday night at Rebel. Superb broadcast level production, massive positive vibe, inspiring night for all who attended. So much talent in this country.
Just did sit down interview with @jeremyallenwhitebr.bsky.social and director Scott Cooper about their excellent new film “Deliver Me From Nowhere”. Cool to do it at The Stone Pony in Asbury Park, The Boss’s favourite. @nextmagazine.bsky.social feature coming soon.
September 30, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Just did sit down interview with @jeremyallenwhitebr.bsky.social and director Scott Cooper about their excellent new film “Deliver Me From Nowhere”. Cool to do it at The Stone Pony in Asbury Park, The Boss’s favourite. @nextmagazine.bsky.social feature coming soon.
Greetings from Asbury Park — working on something big.
September 30, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Greetings from Asbury Park — working on something big.