Bob Gourley
@chaoscontrol.com
Creator of music ezine Chaos Control Digizine (online since 1993!)
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A quick dark electronic cover song that I did for the holidays. youtu.be/DzMFVG_9ntk?...
Carol of the Bells (Shchedryk) – Dark Electronic Christmas Cover
YouTube video by chaoscontroldigizine
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December 22, 2025 at 6:30 PM
A quick dark electronic cover song that I did for the holidays. youtu.be/DzMFVG_9ntk?...
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." chaoscontrol.com/interview-fi...
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.
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October 10, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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." chaoscontrol.com/interview-fi...
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/
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/
August 17, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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/
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/
Terence Hannum discusses Locrian’s newly reissued 2010 album "The Crystal World." https://chaoscontrol.com/locrian-interviewy-reissue-crystal-world/
July 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Terence Hannum discusses Locrian’s newly reissued 2010 album "The Crystal World." https://chaoscontrol.com/locrian-interviewy-reissue-crystal-world/
Here is an interview I did with David J (Bauhaus / Love and Rockets) about his recently released spoken word album and poetry book. chaoscontrol.com/david-j-hask...
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.”
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June 23, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Here is an interview I did with David J (Bauhaus / Love and Rockets) about his recently released spoken word album and poetry book. chaoscontrol.com/david-j-hask...
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: chaoscontrol.com/carolyn-fok-...
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."
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May 9, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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: chaoscontrol.com/carolyn-fok-...
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.”
April 24, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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.”
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/
Interview: https://chaoscontrol.com/little-annie-with-interview/
April 18, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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/
Interview: https://chaoscontrol.com/little-annie-with-interview/
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!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKVf...
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Belouis Some Performs “Some People” Live in NYC | First U.S. Tour Since 1988
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April 10, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKVf...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKVf...
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/
https://chaoscontrol.com/limahl-reimagines-horse-with-no-name/
March 27, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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/
https://chaoscontrol.com/limahl-reimagines-horse-with-no-name/
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/
March 27, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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/
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). chaoscontrol.com/howard-jones...
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.
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March 12, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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). chaoscontrol.com/howard-jones...
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.
March 10, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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.
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? www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yxep...
Eddy Grant - Electric Avenue
YouTube video by EddyGrantOfficial
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February 17, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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? www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yxep...
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. chaoscontrol.com/belouis-some...
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.
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February 17, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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. chaoscontrol.com/belouis-some...
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). chaoscontrol.com/keanan-dufft...
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...
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February 6, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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). chaoscontrol.com/keanan-dufft...
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.. chaoscontrol.com/ludvig-sward...
Ludvig Swärd interviewed about the new Forndom album, "Moþir" - Chaos Control Digizine
Moþir is an exploration of divine ambiguity, weaving together themes of creation, destruction, and renewal.
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January 29, 2025 at 10:18 PM
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.. chaoscontrol.com/ludvig-sward...
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?)
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?)
January 26, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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?)
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?)
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. chaoscontrol.com/glenn-gregor...
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.
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January 26, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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. chaoscontrol.com/glenn-gregor...
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. chaoscontrol.com/lau-intervie...
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.
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January 20, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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. chaoscontrol.com/lau-intervie...
Here is an interview I recently did with Rob B of Stereo MC's. chaoscontrol.com/rob-b-stereo...
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.
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January 15, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Here is an interview I recently did with Rob B of Stereo MC's. chaoscontrol.com/rob-b-stereo...
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.' www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcKS...
Stereo MC's - Far Out Feeling
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January 11, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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.' www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcKS...
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...
December 25, 2024 at 2:28 AM
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...
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"!
December 6, 2024 at 3:34 PM
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"!