On the cover: special commemorative silver gatefold Wire 500 artwork by Savage Pencil. Natural Information Society: Exploring the time-stretching possibilities of longform improvisation with Joshua Abrams and Lisa Alvarado’s group. By Emily Pothast OvO: The heavy theatrical performances of the Italian duo raise questions of mortality and identity. By Claire Biddles Weston Olencki: Grappling with trombones and banjos poses questions of place and colonialism for the South Carolina born musician. By Daryl Worthington Bitchin Bajas: Going with the flow is the MO for the shape-shifting Chicago trio. By Bill Meyer Fay Victor: Giving voice to the catalogue of Herbie Nichols is just the latest project for the free thinking vocalist. By Stewart Smith & so much more..