Max Mertens
Max Mertens is a Nova Scotia-born, Toronto-based freelance journalist who writes about music and culture. His work has appeared in Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, The Creative Independent, Bandcamp, and more.
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Short Feature
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Max Mertens
Building Fun in a Notoriously Unfun City
With artists getting international recognition and partygoers eager to make up for lost time, the only thing standing between Toronto and a vibrant nightlife scene is Toronto.
Essay
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Max Mertens
A Year on Two Wheels
My father believed that biking was a way to strengthen our communities. In this strange and sorrow-filled year, I’ve tried to follow his path.