Bob Gourley
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Creator of music ezine Chaos Control Digizine (online since 1993!)
https://chaoscontrol.com/
David J (Bauhaus / Love and Rockets) discusses his new solo album "Tracks From the Attic Revisited," out today.
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David J on Reimagining Demos for Tracks From the Attic Revisited
David J discusses revisiting old demos, rewriting lyrics, and recording Tracks From the Attic Revisited with a full band.
https://chaoscontrol.com/david-j-tracks-from-the-attic-revisited-interview/
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An interesting interview I recently did with Laibach about their new album MUSICK.
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Laibach Discuss MUSICK, AI and Creative Saturation
Laibach discuss the new album MUSICK, AI, creative saturation, algorithms, pop music, and modern music culture in this email interview.
https://chaoscontrol.com/laibach-musick-interview/
about 19 hours ago
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Best known for her work with David Bowie, Gail Ann Dorsey recently released the single “(It Takes All Kinds) To Make A World” and is finishing a long-awaited new solo album while also touring with Thomas Dolby.
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Gail Ann Dorsey on new solo music, touring with Thomas Dolby
Gail Ann Dorsey talks new solo music, her creative process, and performing live with Thomas Dolby on the "Iconic 80s Recollections Tour."
https://chaoscontrol.com/gail-ann-dorsey-interview/
about 1 month ago
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What happens when Galecstasy step into Mike Watt’s world and he steps into theirs?Wattzotica captures the result: a fully improvised trio session. Read our interview at :
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3 months ago
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Annie Hogan discusses the making of her solo album "Tongues In My Head."
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4 months ago
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WARFIELD began as a handful of darker, faster songs and grew into something bigger. Justin Warfield’s debut Deathrock Devotionals blends electronic pulse and live instrumentation, built for momentum and the stage. Read our interview at
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4 months ago
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Barry Adamson (Magazine, Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds) on scoring "SCALA!!!" — his approach, process, and firsthand experiences shaping the music. Soundtrack out Jan 16, 2026. Read it at:
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4 months ago
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A quick dark electronic cover song that I did for the holidays.
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Carol of the Bells (Shchedryk) – Dark Electronic Christmas Cover
YouTube video by chaoscontroldigizine
https://youtu.be/DzMFVG_9ntk?si=4I30VchNpsuVbz71
5 months ago
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An informative interview with Chris Connelly and Andy McGregor of Fini Tribe about the upcoming collection, "The Sheer Action of the Fini Tribe 1982–1987."
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Chris Connelly and Andy McGregor discuss Fini Tribe retrospective anthology "The Sheer Action of the Fini Tribe 1982–1987"
Fini Tribe’s retrospective anthology “The Sheer Action of the Fini Tribe 1982-1987” chronicles the early years of the innovative Scottish group.
https://chaoscontrol.com/interview-fini-tribe-retrospective/
7 months ago
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In the late ’90s we interviewed 12 Rounds, Atticus Ross and Claudia Sarne, as they released their Nothing Records debut "My Big Hero". Both went on to build successful careers scoring film and TV, and Ross became a core member of Nine Inch Nails. Read it at:
https://chaoscontrol.com/12-rounds/
9 months ago
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Terence Hannum discusses Locrian’s newly reissued 2010 album "The Crystal World."
https://chaoscontrol.com/locrian-interviewy-reissue-crystal-world/
10 months ago
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Here is an interview I did with David J (Bauhaus / Love and Rockets) about his recently released spoken word album and poetry book.
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David J Haskins on his new spoken word album and poetry book
A deeply personal project consisting of a 5-song album of spoken word set to music, “The Mother Tree,” and a poetry book, “Rhapsody, Threnody & Prayer.”
https://chaoscontrol.com/david-j-haskins-interview-mother-tree/
11 months ago
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Having released the archival collection CYRNAI 1980–90 in 2018, California-based electronic musician and sound designer Carolyn Fok has returned to the CYRNAI alias for a new album,"Calamity of Beauty." Here is an interview I recently did with her:
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Carolyn Fok discusses the new CYRNAI album, "Calamity of Beauty"
California-based electronic musician and sound designer Carolyn Fok returns to her CYRNAI alias with a new album, "Calamity of Beauty."
https://chaoscontrol.com/carolyn-fok-cyrnai-calamity-of-beauty-interview/
about 1 year ago
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Sad to hear about the passing of David Thomas of Pere Ubu. Seeing a HyperCard-based Pere Ubu interactive project in the early '90s was an influence on the original HyperCard version of Chaos Control. Years later, I got to ask him about it: “I love HyperCard. It’s a real crime they dropped it.”
about 1 year ago
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Anne Bandez (aka Little Annie / Annie Anxiety) has a new compilation of past collabs with artists like Marc Almond, Coil, Swans, and Kid Congo Powers—mournful torch songs, abstract electronics, and experimental lounge. Interview:
https://chaoscontrol.com/little-annie-with-interview/
about 1 year ago
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It was great to finally see Belouis Some live last night! Here is a short clip from the show. He's currently touring with Jay Aston’s Gene Loves Jezebel and will be part of the Lost 80’s Live tour this summer. I highly recommend seeing him!
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Belouis Some Performs “Some People” Live in NYC | First U.S. Tour Since 1988
YouTube video by chaoscontroldigizine
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKVfpXDN_S0&ab_channel=chaoscontroldigizine
about 1 year ago
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Limahl has released a new reimagining of America’s early ’70s hit “A Horse with No Name.” His rendition bridges eras—honoring the original while modernizing the sound with touches of both ’80s and ’90s influences.
https://chaoscontrol.com/limahl-reimagines-horse-with-no-name/
about 1 year ago
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An interview with Religion of Heartbreak, who emerged from the post-punk project Monta at Odds and explore a darker, more dance-oriented sound, blending minimal wave aesthetics with intricate drum and percussion programming.
https://chaoscontrol.com/religion-of-heartbreak-interview/
about 1 year ago
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Howard Jones is a synth-pop legend, but he hasn't limited himself to electronic music. He'll soon be releasing his 3rd piano-based album (along with a companion version that has a modern twist).
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Howard Jones to Release New Album of Piano Compositions
On May 23, 2025, Howard Jones will release PIANO COMPOSED, his third album of piano-based compositions.
https://chaoscontrol.com/howard-jones-to-release-new-album-of-piano-compositions/
about 1 year ago
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Best known for their 1980 new wave classic “Turning Japanese,” The Vapors are back with their fourth album, "Wasp in a Jar." They will be touring the US this summer as part of Lost ’80s Live. Chack out our interview with bassist Steve Smith at
https://chaoscontrol.com/vapors
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about 1 year ago
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Tombstones In Their Eyes unveil video, to perform at LA showcase
The LA-based fuzzed-out psychedelic rock band released a video for “Gimme Some Pain,” the latest single from their "Asylum Harbour "album.
https://chaoscontrol.com/tombstones-in-their-eyes-gimme-some-pain-video/
about 1 year ago
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A weird ChatGPT hallucination - I was having it to pull details from an extensive interview I did with Eddy Grant a while back, and it said this video was stop-motion?
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Eddy Grant - Electric Avenue
YouTube video by EddyGrantOfficial
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yxep-9BQ6Uo&ab_channel=EddyGrantOfficial
over 1 year ago
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I interviewed Belouis Some last year in anticipation of a tour with The Alarm that ultimately did not happen due to Mike Peters discovering that his cancer had returned. However, Belouis Some will finally be returning for U.S. shows this year.
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Belouis Some talks about his career and return to music - Chaos Control Digizine
Best known for “Imagination” and “Some People”, Belouis Some is returning to US stages for the first time since 1988.
https://chaoscontrol.com/belouis-some-interview/
over 1 year ago
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Keanan Duffty talks about the new Slinky Vagabond album, which features contributions from Mike Garson (David Bowie/Mick Ronson), Ava Cherry (Bowie/Luther Vandross), Dom Beken (Nick Mason/The Orb), Percy Jones (Brand X/Kate Bush) & Christian Dryden (The Ritualists).
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Slinky Vagabond interview - from Bowie to "The Eternal Return"
Slinky Vagabond’s Keanan Duffty collaborated with David Bowie and has been a regular at tribute events, so it comes as no surprise that there’s a strong Bowie influence on their latest album, The Eter...
https://chaoscontrol.com/keanan-duffty-slinky-vagabond-eternal-return-interview/
over 1 year ago
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Forndom’s Moþir explores divine ambiguity through creation, destruction, and renewal. Swedish multi-instrumentalist Ludvig Swärd forgoes modern elements for an acoustic foundation, utilizing effects and textures to craft a sound that is distinctive yet timeless..
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Ludvig Swärd interviewed about the new Forndom album, "Moþir" - Chaos Control Digizine
MoĂľir is an exploration of divine ambiguity, weaving together themes of creation, destruction, and renewal.
https://chaoscontrol.com/ludvig-sward-interview-forndom-mothir/
over 1 year ago
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This sounds really interesting: Carlos Alomar presents The D.A.M. Trilogy BACK TO BERLIN TOUR 2025 Carlos Alomar and George Murray (original members of the D.A.M. Trio), essential to David Bowie’s Berlin Trilogy albums, tour together for the first time in five decades. Too bad no US dates (yet?)
over 1 year ago
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From the archives: Glenn Gregory (Heaven 17) talks about performing the music of David Bowie with Holy Holy, featuring Woody Woodmansey and Tony Visconti. The group will embark on a UK tour in May.
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Glenn Gregory talks about performing the music of David Bowie with Holy Holy - Chaos Control Digizine
Holy Holy, was launched by 'Spiders From Mars'-era drummer Woody Woodmansey and longtime Bowie collaborator Tony Visconti.
https://chaoscontrol.com/glenn-gregory-performing-music-of-david-bowie/
over 1 year ago
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Having started her career drumming with such artists as Ricky Martin, Clean Bandit, Taio Cruz, and Sam Sparro, Laura Fares (aka LAU) followed her love of electronic music with her own work & co-founding of synthpop / synthwave / retrowave label Aztec Records.
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Synthwave / Retrowave artist LAU interviewed about “Digital Dream”
Initially a drummer, Laura Fares (aka LAU) followed her love of electronic music by launching her own musical project and co-founding Aztec Records.
https://chaoscontrol.com/lau-interview-digital-dream/
over 1 year ago
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Here is an interview I recently did with Rob B of Stereo MC's.
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Rob B talks about Stereo MC's and long-awaited US tour - Chaos Control Digizine
After 24 years, pioneering UK hip-hop/electronic dance band Stereo MC’s are finally returning to America with a tour & appearance at the Cruel World festival.
https://chaoscontrol.com/rob-b-stereo-mcs-interview-2025/
over 1 year ago
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I'm getting a new Stereo MC's interview ready to post, and was reminded of how amazing this song is. Personally, I think it's better than any of the 'hits.'
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Stereo MC's - Far Out Feeling
YouTube video by !K7 Records
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcKSXkxrz14&ab_channel=%21K7Records
over 1 year ago
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I was experimenting with Sora to try to create a little holiday video for my family. I was trying to make penguins representing us, with ceramics as the focus (as my wife is an amazing ceramic artist). I specifically requested no humans, but...
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over 1 year ago
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Interesting listening to
@economist.com
trying out "a third-party text-to-speech AI service" for some article audio-editions. It's pretty good, but seemed a bit flat and the pacing is sometimes weird. And it annoyingly occasionally says "dot" or "comma"!
over 1 year ago
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I got the game "Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley" as part of a bundle and am pleasantly surprised at how fun (and beautiful looking) it is. I love the integration of short animations to move the story along (long cut scenes in other games drive me crazy!)
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Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley on Steam
Join Snufkin in this musical adventure about restoring harmony and balance to Moominvalley, protecting it from the industrious Park Keeper.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1808680/Snufkin_Melody_of_Moominvalley/
over 1 year ago
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This is one of my favorite interviews I did for the (sadly now defunct) Please Kill Me website. I first saw Gail with Gang of Four (opening for Sisters of Mercy and Public Enemy!) and was thrilled to see her join Bowie's band a few years later.
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UNDER PRESSURE: GAIL ANN DORSEY ON PLAYING BASS FOR DAVID BOWIE
Gail Ann Dorsey shared stages with Charlie Watts, Lenny Kravitz, Jane Siberry and Olivia Newton-John, but she was there for Bowie for nearly 20 years
https://pleasekillme.com/playing-bass-for-david-bowie/
over 1 year ago
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Nine Ways to Win "Close To You," one of my favorite (now) obscure 80's synth-pop songs. I saw it once on MTV and for years wasn't able to track it down, but then if finally appeared on digital platforms.
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058-NINE WAYS TO WIN - Close To You (1983)
YouTube video by REMEMBER THE CLIPS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SnyvHODOJ0&ab_channel=REMEMBERTHECLIPS
over 1 year ago
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Here is a quick email interview I did with En Esch about his latest solo album.
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En Esch returns with new solo album, "Dance Hall Putsch" - Chaos Control Digizine
With "Dance Hall Putsch," En Esch continues to create hard, highly danceable electronic music that incorporates a variety of different styles.
https://chaoscontrol.com/en-esch-interview-dance-hall-putsch/
over 1 year ago
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Somehow one of the cookies my son decorated evolved into Carnage (yes, I realize it's early but I love gingerbread!)
over 1 year ago
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Neneh Cherry’s “A Thousand Threads” is really one of the most interesting music memoirs that I’ve read. I’ve been a fan since “Raw Like Sushi” but somehow knew little about her early career. And I’d forgotten about her association with Massive Attack!
over 1 year ago
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I did this interview the day after Thanksgiving in 1992, after meeting Trent Reznor on the Prodigy online service. He was working on The Downward Spiral at the time and not doing press, but made an exception for my ezine!
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Nine Inch Nails - exclusive 1992 Trent Reznor interview
Full transcript of interview with Trent Reznor conducted while he was at work on "The Downward Spiral."
https://chaoscontrol.com/nine-inch-nails-1992-exclusive-interview/
over 1 year ago
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"The process of producing Doppeldenk was, to put it mildly, a nightmare," yet through "incredibly intense rehearsal sessions, everything eventually came together." German band Gewalt talk about making their amazing new album.
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Gewalt interviewed about their second album, "Doppeldenk" - Chaos Control Digizine
Having released several singles since their 2001 debut "Paradies," German band Gewalt has now put out their second full-length album,"Doppeldenk."
https://chaoscontrol.com/gewalt-doppeldenk-interview/
over 1 year ago
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Peter Holmström of The Dandy Warhols discusses their new album, "Rockmaker" (which features guest appearances by Slash, Frank Black, and Debbie Harry!)
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about 2 years ago
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Here is a recent interview I did with Sascha Konietzko of KMFDM. He talks about the new “Let Go” album and current tour.
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Sascha Konietzko of KMFDM talks about "Let Go" - Chaos Control Digizine
While many bands commemorate anniversaries by touring classic albums, KMFDM do not see their 40th year as a milestone requiring nostalgia.
https://chaoscontrol.com/kmfdm-interview-let-go/
about 2 years ago
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