Michael Rancic
@therewasnosound.bsky.social
arts & culture journalist
co-founder @newfeelingcoop
writing a book about the history of electronic music in so-called canada for @invisibooks
co-founder @newfeelingcoop
writing a book about the history of electronic music in so-called canada for @invisibooks
Pinned
lots of familiar faces/names here but also lots of new ones thanks to some starter packs.
everyone's introducing themselves so: hi!
i'm a journalist based in toronto, mostly writing about DIY music. though i also dabble in public policy and labour.
everyone's introducing themselves so: hi!
i'm a journalist based in toronto, mostly writing about DIY music. though i also dabble in public policy and labour.
this rules
"On Twelfth Night, 2024, a multicultural New Orleans brass band commandeered the first parade of Carnival, launching the New Orleans Musicians for Palestine (NM4P) collective to bring attention to the Israeli state's attacks on Gaza."
hanounbrassband.bandcamp.com/album/from-n...
"On Twelfth Night, 2024, a multicultural New Orleans brass band commandeered the first parade of Carnival, launching the New Orleans Musicians for Palestine (NM4P) collective to bring attention to the Israeli state's attacks on Gaza."
hanounbrassband.bandcamp.com/album/from-n...
From New Orleans to Palestine, by Hanoun Brass Band
8 track album
hanounbrassband.bandcamp.com
November 19, 2025 at 2:33 AM
this rules
"On Twelfth Night, 2024, a multicultural New Orleans brass band commandeered the first parade of Carnival, launching the New Orleans Musicians for Palestine (NM4P) collective to bring attention to the Israeli state's attacks on Gaza."
hanounbrassband.bandcamp.com/album/from-n...
"On Twelfth Night, 2024, a multicultural New Orleans brass band commandeered the first parade of Carnival, launching the New Orleans Musicians for Palestine (NM4P) collective to bring attention to the Israeli state's attacks on Gaza."
hanounbrassband.bandcamp.com/album/from-n...
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Right now, protesters are outside the pre-taped 2025 Giller Prize ceremony with a puppet of David Fingold (the asset manager at Scotiabank responsible for the bank's Elbit Systems investment) asking:
Who funds the Giller Prize?
Who funds the Giller Prize?
November 17, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Right now, protesters are outside the pre-taped 2025 Giller Prize ceremony with a puppet of David Fingold (the asset manager at Scotiabank responsible for the bank's Elbit Systems investment) asking:
Who funds the Giller Prize?
Who funds the Giller Prize?
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I’m heartbroken at the loss of Leslie & for YB who he loved deeply & fiercely. For seven years, I had the privilege of knowing him—his mind, his humor, his boundless creativity, & unflinching political clarity. The world is immeasurably poorer without his voice. All gfm will cover funeral & expenses
I've been struggling with Long COVID for about three years. I'm seeking support to access new treatments and daily maintenance. Please consider donating or sharing. Every bit helps, and thank you all so much for the support. It has meant the world to me. gofund.me/d0a10512b
Donate to Support Leslie Lee III's Long COVID Recovery, organized by Leslie Lee III
Short version: I'm a teacher and writer seeking support for medical and ot… Leslie Lee III needs your support for Support Leslie Lee III's Long COVID Recovery
gofund.me
November 14, 2025 at 10:15 PM
I’m heartbroken at the loss of Leslie & for YB who he loved deeply & fiercely. For seven years, I had the privilege of knowing him—his mind, his humor, his boundless creativity, & unflinching political clarity. The world is immeasurably poorer without his voice. All gfm will cover funeral & expenses
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If you’ve listened to my podcast you’ve heard Leslie Lee’s wisdom and wit. He was fearless and brilliant, talking about topics people want to hear about and topics they NEED to hear about even if they don’t want to. Plz Contribute to his funeral expenses if you can.
@leslieleeiii.bsky.social was one of my favourite voices on Covid & I'm devastated to hear about his passing. A brilliant writer and ally. Incredible loss for our community 💔
November 14, 2025 at 11:26 PM
If you’ve listened to my podcast you’ve heard Leslie Lee’s wisdom and wit. He was fearless and brilliant, talking about topics people want to hear about and topics they NEED to hear about even if they don’t want to. Plz Contribute to his funeral expenses if you can.
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I cannot begin to properly articulate how upsetting it is to have had people baselessly accuse trans people of being groomers and pedophiles only for it to come out that they were deliberately doing this as part of a project to provide cover to actual groomers and pedophiles in positions of power
November 13, 2025 at 9:22 PM
I cannot begin to properly articulate how upsetting it is to have had people baselessly accuse trans people of being groomers and pedophiles only for it to come out that they were deliberately doing this as part of a project to provide cover to actual groomers and pedophiles in positions of power
this has been really fun to work on and so gratifying to be able to finally share
November 13, 2025 at 5:09 PM
this has been really fun to work on and so gratifying to be able to finally share
really looking forward to this. our chat with liz is free for members, and $10 for anyone in the public who wants to sit in.
It’s AGM time! We’re hosting a virtual gathering and kicking it off with a special guest convo.
New Feeling co-founder Tabassum Siddiqui will chat with author @lizpelly.bsky.social about collective ownership & the “new music labour movement" on Thursday November 20th, at 7pm ET.
New Feeling co-founder Tabassum Siddiqui will chat with author @lizpelly.bsky.social about collective ownership & the “new music labour movement" on Thursday November 20th, at 7pm ET.
November 12, 2025 at 5:26 PM
really looking forward to this. our chat with liz is free for members, and $10 for anyone in the public who wants to sit in.
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It’s AGM time! We’re hosting a virtual gathering and kicking it off with a special guest convo.
New Feeling co-founder Tabassum Siddiqui will chat with author @lizpelly.bsky.social about collective ownership & the “new music labour movement" on Thursday November 20th, at 7pm ET.
New Feeling co-founder Tabassum Siddiqui will chat with author @lizpelly.bsky.social about collective ownership & the “new music labour movement" on Thursday November 20th, at 7pm ET.
November 11, 2025 at 10:05 PM
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The Canadien Government has made an ad about the proposed Ksi Lisims LNG terminal & PRGT Pipeline, and it's surprsingly honest and informative.
Honest Government Ad | Ksi Lisims & PRGT Pipeline
YouTube video by thejuicemedia
www.youtube.com
November 8, 2025 at 1:06 AM
The Canadien Government has made an ad about the proposed Ksi Lisims LNG terminal & PRGT Pipeline, and it's surprsingly honest and informative.
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A failed UCP candidate is suing @pressprogress.ca for reporting and quoting things she said.
With no anti-SLAPP protection in Alberta, they've been drawn into a long, costly legal battle.
If you believe in accountability and a free press, and can spare it, give them your support.
With no anti-SLAPP protection in Alberta, they've been drawn into a long, costly legal battle.
If you believe in accountability and a free press, and can spare it, give them your support.
@pressprogress.ca needs your solidarity and support right now more than ever
We’re raising money to pay our legal bills – and to be blunt, we’re going to need a lot of help
If you’re able, please help us out and support our Journalism Defence Fund:
pressprogress.ca/journalism-d...
We’re raising money to pay our legal bills – and to be blunt, we’re going to need a lot of help
If you’re able, please help us out and support our Journalism Defence Fund:
pressprogress.ca/journalism-d...
PressProgress: Defend Canadian Journalism
pressprogress.ca
November 9, 2025 at 4:11 PM
A failed UCP candidate is suing @pressprogress.ca for reporting and quoting things she said.
With no anti-SLAPP protection in Alberta, they've been drawn into a long, costly legal battle.
If you believe in accountability and a free press, and can spare it, give them your support.
With no anti-SLAPP protection in Alberta, they've been drawn into a long, costly legal battle.
If you believe in accountability and a free press, and can spare it, give them your support.
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New postcard print from Monica Trinidad! justseeds.org/product/soli...
November 8, 2025 at 7:12 PM
New postcard print from Monica Trinidad! justseeds.org/product/soli...
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Our #LongCOVID journalism requires reader support — with your help, we can prepare our non-profit newsroom for whatever 2026 brings.
Will you donate today and help us keep this vital work going? the-sick-times.fundjournalism.org/donate/
Will you donate today and help us keep this vital work going? the-sick-times.fundjournalism.org/donate/
November 7, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Our #LongCOVID journalism requires reader support — with your help, we can prepare our non-profit newsroom for whatever 2026 brings.
Will you donate today and help us keep this vital work going? the-sick-times.fundjournalism.org/donate/
Will you donate today and help us keep this vital work going? the-sick-times.fundjournalism.org/donate/
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bluesky branding refresh unveiled
November 8, 2025 at 9:18 PM
bluesky branding refresh unveiled
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We're running a special promotion right now to mark our 5th anniversary!
$5/month newfeeling.ca/nfisfive
$55/year newfeeling.ca/nfisfive360
The annual rate also earns you a copy of our forthcoming print anthology, featuring some of our favourite articles over the last 5 years.
$5/month newfeeling.ca/nfisfive
$55/year newfeeling.ca/nfisfive360
The annual rate also earns you a copy of our forthcoming print anthology, featuring some of our favourite articles over the last 5 years.
November 8, 2025 at 3:17 PM
We're running a special promotion right now to mark our 5th anniversary!
$5/month newfeeling.ca/nfisfive
$55/year newfeeling.ca/nfisfive360
The annual rate also earns you a copy of our forthcoming print anthology, featuring some of our favourite articles over the last 5 years.
$5/month newfeeling.ca/nfisfive
$55/year newfeeling.ca/nfisfive360
The annual rate also earns you a copy of our forthcoming print anthology, featuring some of our favourite articles over the last 5 years.
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Spotify is crashing HARD because of the boycott. Their stock dropped 11% in value over the last month. Let’s keep this going!
Tell everyone you know to boycott Spotify. There are plenty of alternatives that don’t run ICE advertisements and screw over artists.
We made it easy at boycottspotify.com.
Tell everyone you know to boycott Spotify. There are plenty of alternatives that don’t run ICE advertisements and screw over artists.
We made it easy at boycottspotify.com.
November 7, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Spotify is crashing HARD because of the boycott. Their stock dropped 11% in value over the last month. Let’s keep this going!
Tell everyone you know to boycott Spotify. There are plenty of alternatives that don’t run ICE advertisements and screw over artists.
We made it easy at boycottspotify.com.
Tell everyone you know to boycott Spotify. There are plenty of alternatives that don’t run ICE advertisements and screw over artists.
We made it easy at boycottspotify.com.
accidentally made myself mad this morning
November 7, 2025 at 4:17 PM
accidentally made myself mad this morning
looking forward to testing @subvert.fm's alpha platform! very exciting.
November 7, 2025 at 2:05 AM
looking forward to testing @subvert.fm's alpha platform! very exciting.
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New Feeling is five years old! To celebrate, we've refreshed our website & we're running a membership discount until the end of the year 🎶
www.newfeeling.ca/new-feeling-...
www.newfeeling.ca/new-feeling-...
November 5, 2025 at 8:23 PM
New Feeling is five years old! To celebrate, we've refreshed our website & we're running a membership discount until the end of the year 🎶
www.newfeeling.ca/new-feeling-...
www.newfeeling.ca/new-feeling-...
hard to believe we've been doing this for five years!
New Feeling is five years old! To celebrate, we've refreshed our website & we're running a membership discount until the end of the year 🎶
www.newfeeling.ca/new-feeling-...
www.newfeeling.ca/new-feeling-...
November 5, 2025 at 8:32 PM
hard to believe we've been doing this for five years!
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Man alive. The contrast between the courage of voters and the absolute cowardice of Democratic leadership is just undeniable and the story of the moment.
The question is which will win out in the end and that question just got a whole lot louder.
The question is which will win out in the end and that question just got a whole lot louder.
November 5, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Man alive. The contrast between the courage of voters and the absolute cowardice of Democratic leadership is just undeniable and the story of the moment.
The question is which will win out in the end and that question just got a whole lot louder.
The question is which will win out in the end and that question just got a whole lot louder.
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The mainstream media is not just consolidating it is purging. Why? A singular story of the oligarchs must be told and enforced as the only truth available to us on those or rather their planforms.
November 3, 2025 at 8:08 PM
The mainstream media is not just consolidating it is purging. Why? A singular story of the oligarchs must be told and enforced as the only truth available to us on those or rather their planforms.
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This week on Dropout...
🗣️Monday: @crowdcontroldo.bsky.social with Baron Vaughn, Kiran Deol, & Tina Friml
🍹Tuesday: @DirtyLaundryShow.bsky.social with Raphael Chestang, Chris Grace, Carolyn Page, & Alexis Rhiannon
🏴☠️Wednesday: @dimension20.bsky.social: Battle at the Bowl Trailer
🗣️Monday: @crowdcontroldo.bsky.social with Baron Vaughn, Kiran Deol, & Tina Friml
🍹Tuesday: @DirtyLaundryShow.bsky.social with Raphael Chestang, Chris Grace, Carolyn Page, & Alexis Rhiannon
🏴☠️Wednesday: @dimension20.bsky.social: Battle at the Bowl Trailer
November 3, 2025 at 4:00 PM
This week on Dropout...
🗣️Monday: @crowdcontroldo.bsky.social with Baron Vaughn, Kiran Deol, & Tina Friml
🍹Tuesday: @DirtyLaundryShow.bsky.social with Raphael Chestang, Chris Grace, Carolyn Page, & Alexis Rhiannon
🏴☠️Wednesday: @dimension20.bsky.social: Battle at the Bowl Trailer
🗣️Monday: @crowdcontroldo.bsky.social with Baron Vaughn, Kiran Deol, & Tina Friml
🍹Tuesday: @DirtyLaundryShow.bsky.social with Raphael Chestang, Chris Grace, Carolyn Page, & Alexis Rhiannon
🏴☠️Wednesday: @dimension20.bsky.social: Battle at the Bowl Trailer
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Don’t miss a new episode of The Chair Company tonight on HBO Max!
Who’s excited for episode 4 tomorrow?
#🪑Co
#🪑Co
November 2, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Don’t miss a new episode of The Chair Company tonight on HBO Max!
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𝘸𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘤𝘩 𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘺𝘰𝘶 // HELLRAISER (1987)
putting a limited poster run of these up for pre-order in the near future 👀
putting a limited poster run of these up for pre-order in the near future 👀
October 31, 2025 at 5:45 PM
𝘸𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘤𝘩 𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘺𝘰𝘶 // HELLRAISER (1987)
putting a limited poster run of these up for pre-order in the near future 👀
putting a limited poster run of these up for pre-order in the near future 👀