That Night in Toronto

That Night in Toronto

Soundscapes RIP

Michael Barclay's avatar
Michael Barclay
Apr 03, 2021
∙ Paid

I’ve been inside dozens, possibly hundreds, of record stores in my life. Soundscapes is the only one where I’ve wanted to own every single thing on their shelves. 


The staple of College Street in Toronto for the last 22 years announced this Easter weekend that they’re closing their doors. Greg Davis opened Soundscapes in 1999—the dawn of file-sharing. M…

User's avatar

Continue reading this post for free, courtesy of Michael Barclay.

Or purchase a paid subscription.
© 2026 Michael Barclay · Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start your SubstackGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture