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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 by 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 by 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.

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