That Night in Toronto

That Night in Toronto

Psst: Eric Bachmann is alive

Crooked Fingers, Geese bait + Toronto live music listings

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Michael Barclay
May 14, 2026
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In case you’ve been circumnavigating the moon, the New York Times recently published a list of — ah, you know what? Fuck it. Just read anti-lister Michelle Mercer instead:

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When The New York Times released its list of the 30 Greatest Living American Songwriters, incensed friends texted. “Can you believe they left off X or Y…
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2 months ago · 5 likes · Michelle Mercer

I’m a firm believer in year-end lists for reasons of discovery, and because they’re essential timestamps that counterweight overwhelming ephemera in the online age.

But canonical lists like the NYT o…

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