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Editor-in-chief and publisher Scott Gordon has covered music and the arts in Madison since 2006 for publications including The A.V. Club, Dane101, and Isthmus, and has also covered policy, environmental issues, and public health for WisContext. He co-founded Tone Madison in 2014.

Scott's Latest Articles

An illustration shows multi-colored images of a keyboard, a turntable, a microphone, speakers, a "play" button," and sliders and indicators from a soundboard, all arranged in a grid-like pattern.

An update on Tone Madison’s events coverage

By Scott Gordon ● Music ● May 24, 2023 May 24, 2023

The thoughtful, informative local events calendar we want to provide you is a long ways off.

Tone Madison’s 2022 annual report charts a year of growth and challenges

By Scott Gordon, Christina Lieffring, Micaela Magel, Hayley Sperling, Grant Phipps & Steven Spoerl ● Misc ● May 15, 2023 May 12, 2023

Stories, lessons, and some key numbers from our eighth full year of publication.

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Wisconsin’s local governments need to unapologetically bring the war on preemption

By Scott Gordon ● Politics ● May 1, 2023 April 27, 2023

The shift on the state’s Supreme Court gives cities and counties a crucial opportunity.

A photo shows the two members of Woodman/Earhart performing on a small stage, facing each other over keyboards and other music equipment. Behind them is a projection of abstract lights and circles.

Support Communication’s crucial fundraising effort

By Scott Gordon ● Culture ● April 25, 2023 April 25, 2023

We’re asking you to help the Madison venue and arts incubator secure its future.

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Hendrix Gullixson looks for new life in stark ambient music

By Scott Gordon ● Music ● April 18, 2023 April 18, 2023

The formerly Madison-based electronic artist plays April 22 at Communication.

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BRT is the worst fight Gloria Reyes could have picked

By Scott Gordon ● Politics ● March 28, 2023 March 28, 2023

The mayoral challenger’s attack on Metro Transit’s redesign epitomizes a profoundly baffling campaign.

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Help Tone Madison raise a Kiva loan for long-term sustainability

By Scott Gordon ● Misc ● March 1, 2023 March 1, 2023

Will you lend us a hand?

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Monona’s tilted trapezoid of wonder

By Scott Gordon ● Microtones ● February 24, 2023 February 24, 2023

A visit to Water Tower Place.

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Is Madison’s school district holding its private bus contractor to account?

By Scott Gordon ● Politics ● February 13, 2023 February 10, 2023

A parent got few answers from the district and Badger Bus after her daughter had a close call with a school bus.

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Re-define “family” and reduce discrimination against Madison’s low-income renters

By Olivia R. Williams & Scott Gordon ● Politics ● February 7, 2023 February 6, 2023

An antiquated, discriminatory zoning law prohibits more than two unrelated people from renting a house together.