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-[[We Are The Music Makers]] is a website concerning (mostly [[wikipedia:Intelligent dance music|IDM]] - a term originally referring to music on [[Warp Records]], coined on the [[IDM mailing list]]) electronic music, with emphasis on the coverage of [[wikipedia:Aphex Twin|Aphex Twin]], [[wikipedia:Autechre|Autechre]], [[Boards of Canada]], [[wikipedia:µ-Ziq|µ-Ziq]] and [[wikipedia:Squarepusher|Squarepusher]]. It is administrated by James E. Thomas, aka [[Joyrex]].
+[[We Are The Music Makers]] was a website concerning (mostly [[wikipedia:Intelligent dance music|IDM]] - a term originally referring to music on [[Warp Records]], coined on the [[IDM mailing list]]) electronic music, with emphasis on the coverage of [[wikipedia:Aphex Twin|Aphex Twin]], [[wikipedia:Autechre|Autechre]], [[Boards of Canada]], [[wikipedia:µ-Ziq|µ-Ziq]] and [[wikipedia:Squarepusher|Squarepusher]]. It was administrated by James E. Thomas, aka [[Joyrex]]. It was definitively closed on April 30, 2025.
 == Features ==
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 [[Image:Forum.watmm.png|thumb|right|Forums]]
-The other main feature of WATMM is the lively forums, found at [http://forum.watmm.com forum.watmm.com].  The forum is divided into three sections: Music Discussion, Featured Artists (for discussion regarding the artists mentioned above) and EKT (Expert Knob Twiddlers), a forum for aspiring artists to discuss techniques and share their creations.
+The other main feature of [[WATMM]] is the lively forums, found at [http://forum.watmm.com forum.watmm.com].  The forum is divided into three sections: Music Discussion, Featured Artists (for discussion regarding the artists mentioned above) and EKT (Expert Knob Twiddlers), a forum for aspiring artists to discuss techniques and share their creations.
 == History ==
 === joyrex.com ===
-The site was started in mid-1999 as a site about Aphex Twin, as well as a test project for Joyrex to learn HTML.  He hosted it on his ISP's free webspace, launching at http://users.ev1.net/~joyrex on June 6, 1999.  Almost a month later, on July 3, the site made the move to joyrex.com.  The name of the site, also used as the pseudonym of its webmaster, was taken from a series of Aphex Twin releases.  The site also gained its first user forums, which quickly became popular with both fans and artists alike.
+The site was started in mid-1999 as a site about [[wikipedia:Aphex Twin|Aphex Twin]], as well as a test project for [[Joyrex]] to learn HTML.  He hosted it on his ISP's free webspace, launching at http://users.ev1.net/~joyrex on June 6, 1999.  Almost a month later, on July 3, the site made the move to joyrex.com.  The name of the site, also used as the pseudonym of its webmaster, was taken from a series of [[wikipedia:Aphex Twin|Aphex Twin]] releases. The site also gained its first user forums, which quickly became popular with both fans and artists alike.
-Joyrex.com soon became '''the''' Aphex Twin resource, a position that was strengthened in late 2001 when the site was purchased by an online music portal, with Joyrex retaining full control over the content of the site and receiving a monthly stipend to support it.  Less than a year later, however, the company folded, leaving the site in the lurch with the domain name set to expire.
+Joyrex.com soon became '''the''' [[wikipedia:Aphex Twin|Aphex Twin]] resource, a position that was strengthened in late 2001 when the site was purchased by an online music portal, with [[Joyrex]] retaining full control over the content of the site and receiving a monthly stipend to support it.  Less than a year later, however, the company folded, leaving the site in the lurch with the domain name set to expire.
 === watmm.com ===
-Rather than let the site fold, Joyrex instead took the opportunity to expand.  He envisioned a new site, not only about Aphex Twin, but other major artists as well.  With this new focus came a new name: "We Are The Music Makers", taken from the name of an Aphex Twin track.  On April 28, 2002, the new site opened at watmm.com, with sections for [[wikipedia:Autechre|Autechre]], [[wikipedia:Aphex Twin|Aphex Twin]], [[Boards of Canada]] and [[wikipedia:Squarepusher|Squarepusher]]. [http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://watmm.com/news/archives/watmm-archive-4-2002.shtml] [http://web.archive.org/web/20020630104013/watmm.com/images/watmm_splash.jpg] [http://web.archive.org/web/20020628161302/watmm.com/watmm_contact.shtml]
+Rather than let the site fold, [[Joyrex]] instead took the opportunity to expand.  He envisioned a new site, not only about [[wikipedia:Aphex Twin|Aphex Twin]], but other major artists as well.  With this new focus came a new name: "We Are The Music Makers", taken from the name of an [[wikipedia:Aphex Twin|Aphex Twin]] track.  On April 28, 2002, the new site opened at watmm.com, with sections for [[wikipedia:Autechre|Autechre]], [[wikipedia:Aphex Twin|Aphex Twin]], [[Boards of Canada]] and [[wikipedia:Squarepusher|Squarepusher]]. [http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://watmm.com/news/archives/watmm-archive-4-2002.shtml] [http://web.archive.org/web/20020630104013/watmm.com/images/watmm_splash.jpg] [http://web.archive.org/web/20020628161302/watmm.com/watmm_contact.shtml]
-In late 2002, WATMM ran the [[An Eagle In Your Mind video contest]], a [[Boards of Canada|BoC]] fan video contest where the results were judged by the band themselves.
+In late 2002, [[WATMM]] ran the [[An Eagle In Your Mind video contest]], a [[Boards of Canada|BoC]] fan video contest where the results were judged by the band themselves.
 In 2004 (2005?), the scope of the site was further increased when µ-Ziq was added to the site, completing the current roster.
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 * 15 Jun 2004: Forum re-opens, previous posts lost [http://web.archive.org/web/20041108171417/http://forum.watmm.com/index.php?showtopic=7] [http://web.archive.org/web/20050504084444/http://forum.watmm.com/index.php?showtopic=9] [http://web.archive.org/web/20050106062301/http://forum.watmm.com/index.php?showuser=3]
 * 16 Nov 2005: Forum re-opens, previous posts lost [http://forum.watmm.com/index.php?showtopic=2]
 == Releases ==
 [[Image:Watmm001CD cover.jpg|thumb|right|''We Are The Music Makers | Volume One'']]
-*In December 2004, WATMM released a compilation containing a best-of from the Expert Knob Twiddlers section. The last track, "Incandescent Autumn" by WATMM.com co-Administrator [http://blamcast.net/music Chaosmachine], has occasionally been mistaken for a Boards of Canada track.
+*In December 2004, [[WATMM]] released a compilation containing a best-of from the Expert Knob Twiddlers section. The last track, "Incandescent Autumn" by WATMM.com co-Administrator [http://blamcast.net/music Chaosmachine], has occasionally been mistaken for a [[Boards of Canada]] track.
 *In 2004, a [[wikipedia:Netlabel|netlabel]] known as WATMM Digital Media was founded.
 **So far, it has released We Are The Music Makers | Volume One, Beginning Algebra's Autopilot, and Max Marlowe's ''Afterthought''. Global Goon offered his release "Family Glue" for digital download with proceeds going to support WATMM.com. This release was identical to the physical version that was for sale at the time. With the exception of WATMM | Volume One, the other two releases were digital-only and available only for purchase through the WATMM Records website, now defunct.
 **Plans for a WATMM | Volume 2 have been discussed, but nothing has developed as of yet.
 == External links ==
-* [http://watmm.com We Are The Music Makers - Your Electronic Music Resource]
+== References ==
-** [http://forum.watmm.com/ WATMM Forums]
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 == Releases ==
 [[Image:Watmm001CD cover.jpg|thumb|right|''We Are The Music Makers | Volume One'']]
-*In December 2004, WATMM released a compilation containing a best-of from the Expert Knob Twiddlers section.
+*In December 2004, WATMM released a compilation containing a best-of from the Expert Knob Twiddlers section. The last track, "Incandescent Autumn" by WATMM.com co-Administrator [http://blamcast.net/music Chaosmachine], has occasionally been mistaken for a Boards of Canada track.
 *In 2004, a [[wikipedia:Netlabel|netlabel]] known as WATMM Digital Media was founded.
 **So far, it has released We Are The Music Makers | Volume One, Beginning Algebra's Autopilot, and Max Marlowe's ''Afterthought''. Global Goon offered his release "Family Glue" for digital download with proceeds going to support WATMM.com. This release was identical to the physical version that was for sale at the time. With the exception of WATMM | Volume One, the other two releases were digital-only and available only for purchase through the WATMM Records website, now defunct.

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 [[Image:Forum.watmm.png|thumb|right|Forums]]
-The other main feature of WATMM is the lively forums, found at [http://forum.watmm.com forum.watmm.com].  The forum is divided into three sections: General Banter (everything from cheese to scatology to music), Featured Artists (for discussion regarding the artists mentioned above) and EKT (Expert Knob Twiddlers), a forum for aspiring artists to discuss techniques and share their creations.
+The other main feature of WATMM is the lively forums, found at [http://forum.watmm.com forum.watmm.com].  The forum is divided into three sections: Music Discussion, Featured Artists (for discussion regarding the artists mentioned above) and EKT (Expert Knob Twiddlers), a forum for aspiring artists to discuss techniques and share their creations.
 == History ==

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 *In 2004, a [[wikipedia:Netlabel|netlabel]] known as WATMM Digital Media was founded.
 **So far, it has released We Are The Music Makers | Volume One, Beginning Algebra's Autopilot, and Max Marlowe's ''Afterthought''. Global Goon offered his release "Family Glue" for digital download with proceeds going to support WATMM.com. This release was identical to the physical version that was for sale at the time. With the exception of WATMM | Volume One, the other two releases were digital-only and available only for purchase through the WATMM Records website, now defunct.
-***Plans for a WATMM | Volume 2 have been discussed, but nothing has developed as of yet.
+**Plans for a WATMM | Volume 2 have been discussed, but nothing has developed as of yet.
 == External links ==

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 * [http://watmm.com We Are The Music Makers - Your Electronic Music Resource]
 ** [http://forum.watmm.com/ WATMM Forums]
-*** [http://chaosmachine.net/watmm2/ WATMM2 forum] run by [[chaosmachine]] for times when WATMM is down
+** [http://records.watmm.com/ WATMM Records - now defunct]
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