Longer-form studies of subjects, generally in the form of essays or annotated lists.
reports/essays
Plug Ugly
Concert Review: Participants at the San Francisco Laptop Battle discovered that the biggest challenge wasn't their fellow musicians
Silicom Chips
Label Profile: Progressive Form Records, from Tokyo, straddles the gap between club music and minimalist experimentation
Bip Player
Label Profile: France's Bip-Hop Records has lent its name to a generation of digital music
Lets Active
Concert Review: A night at the seventh annual Activating the Medium Festival, with feedback, industrial-rock robots and more
In the Bag
Concert Review: Two electro-acoustic acts, Sevencentralandmountain and Mohtallah, perform at the Luggage Store Gallery New Music Series
Best CDs of 2003
The best 15 (or so) CD releases of the year
Gift Guide 2003
Recommended ambient/electronic presents for everyone on your wish list, from the pop fan to the history buff to the resolute acoustic-music aficionado
Matmos’ Civil Proceedings
Concert Review: The opening night of the San Francisco duo's residency at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
Rose-Colored Headphones
Label Profile: Red Antenna is a small, New York City-based record label run by graphic designers
Track Meet
Concert Review: A night at the fourth annual San Francisco Electronic Music Festival