- First, I wish to extend
my thanks to you readers for your patience while this
issue was being completed. I dislike skipping a month,
but the delay was necessary as everyone was so busy with
"real life." In the event that you don't know this
already, everyone here at Wind and Wire is a
volunteer. This site is, literally, a labor of love for
all concerned. We do not accept any advertising or
promotional revenue (which means no one gets paid, of
course). As a result, sometimes everyday life intrudes.
This is why there was no June issue.
Starting after
September of this year, Wind and Wire will,
unfortunately, be going to an every-other-month
format on a semi-pemanent basis. This is because I am
taking a leave of absence from reviewing new material and
will only be acting as webmaster (a move which is
prompted by a development in my personal life). The other
reviewers here at Wind and Wire have pledged to do
their best in my absence to keep the site current and
well-stocked with reviews. Please show your support by
emailing them and letting them know you appreciate their
efforts.
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- Speaking of reviewers,
two new writers begin contributing to Wind and
Wire this issue. Ben Fleury-Steiner will be a
familiar name to those who frequent the Hypnos forum,
hosted at the Hypnos
site. Ben will be
reviewing the more asbtract and/or darker side of ambient
music. Brian Voerding, whom I met at my day job at
Hamline University in St. Paul, Minnesota, will be
covering both IDM and experimental genres.
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- I hope you enjoy the
issue!
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- Be safe and do good
work.
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- Bill
Binkelman,
- founder,
editor and webmaster
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