Katharine Norman’s book [ash_0754604268] (242 pages + 1 CD) is now available on electrocd.com. The book describes various aspects of sound art, and presents the work of many artists such as Magali Babin, Luc Ferrari, Barry Truax, Francisco López, Hildegard Westerkamp, Francis Dhomont, Merzbow, John Oswald, and Martin Tétreault.

Electroacoustic music duo Kristoff K.Roll and writer Anne-James Chaton selected a wide variety of artists for the upcoming Sonorités festival, dedicated to contemporary writings in poetry, improvised music and sound art, to be held in Montpellier (France) from October 6 — 8, 2005. Amongst the invited artists, composers Jean Pallandre will play on October 7, 2005, and Francisco López on October 8, 2005.