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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.

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Scott's Latest Articles

Madison calendar, August 10 through 16

Rich Robbins, the Madison New Music Festival, Golf Clap, Birthing Hips, and more events of note in Madison this week.

Join us at this year’s Willy Street Fair

Mr. Jackson headlines the Tone Madison-curated Culture stage on Sept. 17.

Good Madison events announced this week: Kamasi Washington, Peaking Lights, etc.

A few fresh events worth adding to your calendar.

Sign vs. God

In Microtones, our newsletter-only column. 

Podcast: Music, neighbors, and grand hotels

Isthmus reporter Allison Geyer discusses another complex and colorful debate about live music in Madison.
 

Madison calendar, August 3 through 9

El Septeto Santiaguero, Off The Wall, Faux Fawn, Nadir Smith, and more events of note in Madison this week.

The people you meet in Phil Hands heaven

The Wisconsin State Journal editorial cartoonist opens a new art show on August 4 at Union South.

A Madison thing we’re listening to: Mahr’s “The Wretched” EP

The electronic producer and vocalist takes a darker turn.

Good Madison events announced this week: Speedy Ortiz, Madison New Music Festival, etc.

A few fresh events worth adding to your calendar.

Podcast: The electronic netherworld of Syneva

Madison-based musician Hendrix Gullixson talks about his latest adventures in ambient music.