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.
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What an energizing day! Thousands of people showed up for our National Housing Day Rally to say NO to #Bill60 and attacks on renters!
Even though Doug Ford is trying to take away our homes, the Ontario Legislature is OUR house — the people's house — and together, we WILL evict him from office!
Even though Doug Ford is trying to take away our homes, the Ontario Legislature is OUR house — the people's house — and together, we WILL evict him from office!
November 22, 2025 at 11:23 PM
What an energizing day! Thousands of people showed up for our National Housing Day Rally to say NO to #Bill60 and attacks on renters!
Even though Doug Ford is trying to take away our homes, the Ontario Legislature is OUR house — the people's house — and together, we WILL evict him from office!
Even though Doug Ford is trying to take away our homes, the Ontario Legislature is OUR house — the people's house — and together, we WILL evict him from office!
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This month, after almost a year of development, we launched a whole new publication! @scripthealth.bsky.social is a brand new platform dedicated to covering LGBTQ2S+ health in a period where our rights and healthcare access are under extreme threat. www.script.health
November 19, 2025 at 4:46 PM
This month, after almost a year of development, we launched a whole new publication! @scripthealth.bsky.social is a brand new platform dedicated to covering LGBTQ2S+ health in a period where our rights and healthcare access are under extreme threat. www.script.health
we've got quite a lot featured in the current issue of @thegrindto.bsky.social, especially in the gift guide where i recommend professional earplugs for shows and @nikostratis.com' excellent memoir.
toronno! there's a new issue of @thegrindto.bsky.social out, which means more music coverage from us, including show listings, contributions to the annual gift guide, and "what we're listening to"! check it out online and across the city. www.thegrindmag.ca
November 22, 2025 at 5:43 PM
we've got quite a lot featured in the current issue of @thegrindto.bsky.social, especially in the gift guide where i recommend professional earplugs for shows and @nikostratis.com' excellent memoir.
few things in life are as fun as turning my bestie on to a new Dumb Movie
I am 26 minutes in to Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight and I have already hollered and jumped out of my seat in excitement
This is gonna be sooo good!
This is gonna be sooo good!
November 22, 2025 at 2:29 AM
few things in life are as fun as turning my bestie on to a new Dumb Movie
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Genuinely one of the most surreal things I've ever seen. Everything about it: the words, the body language, the setting. Unwritable as fiction.
Reporter: Are affirming that you think Trump is a fascist?
Mamdani: We’ve spoken about—
Trump: That’s ok, you can just say it.
Mamdani: We’ve spoken about—
Trump: That’s ok, you can just say it.
November 22, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Genuinely one of the most surreal things I've ever seen. Everything about it: the words, the body language, the setting. Unwritable as fiction.
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Anyone watching Tim Robinson’s The chair company? I drew Mike Santini pondering the Chocolate Kong
November 20, 2025 at 5:43 AM
Anyone watching Tim Robinson’s The chair company? I drew Mike Santini pondering the Chocolate Kong
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yesterday @lizpelly.bsky.social joined us to kick off @newfeelingcoop.bsky.social's AGM and it was such an honour. i remember the excitement and validation everyone felt to see our co-op's name in the pages of Mood Machine when it came out, and last night's chat was equally affirming.
November 21, 2025 at 3:14 PM
yesterday @lizpelly.bsky.social joined us to kick off @newfeelingcoop.bsky.social's AGM and it was such an honour. i remember the excitement and validation everyone felt to see our co-op's name in the pages of Mood Machine when it came out, and last night's chat was equally affirming.
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Despite fierce political opposition, cultural boycotts of Israel and institutions complicit in the occupation of Palestine have gone mainstream.
I spoke to some organizers in the arts about how we got here, and what's next for the movement.
I spoke to some organizers in the arts about how we got here, and what's next for the movement.
How Canadian Artists Brought Cultural Boycotts of Israel to the Mainstream
Boycotts of Israel and institutions supportive of the occupation of Palestine were a fringe activity just a couple years ago. But artists across the country have made them impossible to ignore.
www.thegrindmag.ca
November 20, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Despite fierce political opposition, cultural boycotts of Israel and institutions complicit in the occupation of Palestine have gone mainstream.
I spoke to some organizers in the arts about how we got here, and what's next for the movement.
I spoke to some organizers in the arts about how we got here, and what's next for the movement.
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Guys at this point just assume that any dude who was a famous public intellectual in the 1990s was buddies with Epstein
MIT's famous linguistic professor Noam Chomsky was in regular and close contact with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, according to a review of emails published by the U.S. House Oversight Committee. In the documents, Chomsky described Epstein as a "highly valued friend."
Epstein emails show close connection with MIT's Noam Chomsky
MIT's famous linguistic professor Noam Chomsky was in regular and close contact with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, according to a review of emails published by the U.S. House Oversight Committee. In t...
www.wbur.org
November 20, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Guys at this point just assume that any dude who was a famous public intellectual in the 1990s was buddies with Epstein
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This is another way AI is being used to extract value from speculative/counterfactual realities (bc we’ve maxed out extraction from like real material reality). It continues vectors/trajectories/vibes in speculative directions, which we accept bc they generate wealth.
Art-pop innovator Sophie and country cult hero Blaze Foley both had suspiciously AI-sounding new material posted to their pages recently—odd choices of artists to target for a scam, considering that Sophie died in 2021 and Foley in 1989
Why Is It So Easy to Flood Streaming With AI Slop?
And what the hell is Operation Clown Dump?
www.hearingthings.co
November 20, 2025 at 1:29 PM
This is another way AI is being used to extract value from speculative/counterfactual realities (bc we’ve maxed out extraction from like real material reality). It continues vectors/trajectories/vibes in speculative directions, which we accept bc they generate wealth.
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