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Scott Gordon

Scott Gordon co-founded Tone Madison in 2014 has covered culture and politics 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.

Profile pic by Rachal Duggan.

Scott's Latest Articles

Dakota Mace brings stunning focus to an array of materials

Three overlapping shows put the Madison-based artist's work in context.

Cool Building Day returns to its Sunday roots

Celebrating the sixth anniversary of Dave Mustaine's very observant tweet about the Wisconsin State Capitol.

Madison calendar, November 21 through 27

Alain Resnais’ “Wild Grass,” sonic mischief from William Z. Villain and Sinking Suns, and more events of note in Madison this week.

Growing up with, and outgrowing, Elvis Costello

Two writers discuss their mixed feelings ahead of Costello's November 24 show at the Orpheum.

Needs more spice

In Microtones, our newsletter-first column.

Podcast: The big old book of CDs

Exploring a time capsule of Madison music from the mid-aughts.

Madison calendar, November 14 through 20

A visit from documentary filmmaker Julia Reichert, a celebration of James Baldwin, challenging improvisation at Café Coda, and more events of note in Madison this week.

Clean Room closes out a gleefully rocking chapter

The Madison band's current lineup plays its final show on November 16 at Mickey's Tavern.

Journey Mental Health Center’s union says it’s fighting for strained caregivers and clients

The National Labor Relations Board is scheduled to take up a labor complaint against Journey in January.

Live from Wisconsin’s strangest place

In Microtones, our newsletter-first column.