GODSEND ONLINE : EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS
Alien Sex Fiend - 1991 interview with the original Batcave shock-rockers from the 'Too Much Acid?' era.
Artemis K - Heavy-duty noise assaults from Michigan? Indeed. Interview from 1998.
Martin Atkins - The mastermind behind Pigface, Invisible Records/Underground Inc, and former member of such legendary acts as Public Image Limited, Killing Joke, Ministry, Nine Inch Nails (and many more) speaks out about his recent work and inspirations.
Attrition
Artware
Bacillus - A sonic epidemic of scorching noise from Peter Keller's solo project. Interview from 1998.
Monte Cazazza- A legend in his own time, Monte is an artist and sonic voyager without parallel. Not to mention he coined the term 'industrial music', for better or worse. Interview from 1998.
Chris & Cosey- This duo have been producing unique experimental electronic sounds for a long time, and show no signs of letting up. Interview from 1999.
Controlled Bleeding (1989) - Classic 1989 interview from these American industrial legends, covering their early days and the Wax Trax! era.
Controlled Bleeding (1991)
Crash Worship
Cyber-Tec - Jean-Luc DeMeyer is better known as vocalist for FRONT 242, but this 1996 interview focuses on his work with Marc Heal (of CUBANATE) on their collaborative side project.
Dead Voices on Air - Mark Spybey's personal musical journey is chronicled in this 1998 interview, covering his solo work with DVOA as well as DOWNLOAD, PROPELLER, the Invisible label, and much more.
Martijn de Kleer- Best-known for his work with the LEGENDARY PINK DOTS and TEAR GARDEN, de Kleer is a world class musician now striking out on his own in some rather unexpected directions. Interview from 2001.
Dessau- John Elliott, aka DESSAU, has been responsible for some of the finest heavy electro-rock sounds of the last 15 years. Interview from 1995.
Foetus (2001) - A uniquely individual musician and artist, Jim Thirlwell has rightfully earned the right to be called 'visionary' with his intense and unclassifiable music. Interview from 2001.
Front Line Assembly (1988) - Very early interview with Bill Leeb as his first US releases on Wax Trax! were starting to make noise on the 'industrial dance' scene.
Front Line Assembly (1990) - Bill Leeb talks about side work as DELERIUM, NOISE UNIT, the classic industrial scene, MUTEUAL MORTUARY, and more.
Front Line Assembly (1992)
Front Line Assembly (1996) - Another interview with Bill Leeb, this time covering 'Millennium', INTERMIX, the tour with DIE KRUPPS and NUMB, the Off Beat label, and more.
Genesis P-Orridge - Gen is, first and foremost, a truly nice guy, and secondly, one of the most intelligent and influential artists of our time. Self-proclaimed 'cultural technician' and mastermind behind THROBBING GRISTLE, PSYCHIC TV, TOPY/FOPI, THEE MAJESTY, and more, here speaking in-depth about 'Trip Reset', his work with SKINNY PUPPY and PIGFACE, and so much more. Interview from 1996.
M. Gira (1991)
M. Gira (2002)- In this interview, the enigmatic leader of the Young God Records label and the ANGELS OF LIGHT, producer, writer, and consummate gentleman Michael Gira speaks candidly of his own label imprint, producing other artists, writing, and other topics.
Greater Than One- 1989 interview with Michael Wells and Lee Newman of electronic experimental/dance group GTO, who later morphed into a variety of other influential techno projects, including the well-known TECHNOHEAD.
His Name Is Alive- Indie rock 'star' Warren Defever's freaky and atmospheric project for 4AD is discussed here. Interview from 1991.
If;Bwana
Illusion of Safety (1990)- This Chicago post-industrial group led by Dan Burke has been an important part of the American scene for some time.
Jarboe (1989)- Classic interview with former SWANS vocalist/composer Jarboe discussing her earliest days with SWANS, influences, and her own solo work.
Jarboe (1991)
Jarboe (1996)- Discussion on 'Sacrificial Cake', touring memories with SWANS, and much more.
Jarboe (1998)- Jarboe talks about her 'Andedoniac' period, as well as about collaborations, spirituality, living in Atlanta, and more.
Lab Report- Chicago's Matt Schultz has been making his own brand of leftfield electronic and experimental sounds for a some time. This interview from 1999 focuses on his solo musical and sculpture work as well as his time in PIGFACE.
L'Altra - Chicago's wonders of classy, moody post-baroque-rock-pop sounds explain their influences for the 'In The Afternoon' CD and further insight into their gorgeous music. Interview from 2002.
Legendary Pink Dots - An old 1989 interview in which Edward Ka-Spel speaks about the Dots' formation, modern electronic music, animal rights, and more.
Jim Mahfood of 40OZ Comics Indie comic artist Jim Mahfood is grilled here on the state of comics, politics, music, and affairs of the heart. Guest interview by Peter Dunne.
Michael Mantra
Mirandette Popular Mike Mangino was once a member of the underground electro act SMERSH, and he continues to push the heavy-beat envelope with his many projects and his personal label, Mirandette Popular.
Naked Raygun- An old 1990 interview with this fantastic Chicago punk band.
Nocturnal Emissions
Not Breathing A 1998 interview with Dave Wright discussing his unclassifiable electronic music work as NOT BREATHING, his collaborations, and more.
Numb (1991)
Numb (1999)- Don Gordon of Vancouver electronic act NUMB talks of his 'Language Of Silence' release, remixing other bands, past NUMB vocalists, and more.
PBK (1991)
PBK (1996)- Phillip B. Klinger discusses his collaborations, the cassette days, the experimental scene, and more.
Arthur Potter
Psyche (1989)- Darrin Huss of electro-synth-pop act PSYCHE on the early days in Canada, initial influences, and more.
Psyche (1998)- Darrin Huss talks of the 'Strange Romance' album, side projects INSIDE and VANISHING HEAT, brother and PSYCHE member Stephen Huss, and more.
Pygmy Children- This Washington, DC-based electro-dance-rock duo has released several albums of heavy post-industrial beat sounds. Interview from 1996.
Robert Rich- The prolific ambient composer here talks about his inspirations, AMOEBA, filmwork, conjuring moods, his instrumentation, and more. Interview from 1993.
Seaworthy- Australian duo who are producing some exciting and moody experimental sounds that are both accessable and filmic. Interview from 2002.
Severed Heads- Australia's venerable electronic music project led by Tom Ellard. Interview from 1990, covering the early days, inspirations, touring, and more.
16 Volt (1991)- Previously unseen/unpublished interview with Eric Powell and Dave Raridon, covering the initial 16VOLT demotape.
16 Volt (1999) - We return years later in a talk with Eric Powell about his start with electronic music, 'Supercoolnothing', HELLBENT, the internet, and more.
Slint
Sonic Boom - SPACEMEN 3 co-founder and leader of SPECTRUM and EXPERIMENTAL AUDIO RESEARCH (E.A.R.) talks here about his projects, collaborating, influences and influencing, and more. Interview from 2002.
Stereotaxic Device
Tear Ceremony- The dreamlike, narcotic ambient sounds of Todd Gautreau's TEAR CEREMONY have impressed for years, here he speaks of his influences and what's behind his lulling, mysterious soundwork. Interview from 1999.
Asmus Tietchens
Twilight Circus- Ryan Moore (ex-LEGENDARY PINK DOTS) fronts this massive dub sound system. In this 1999 interview, Ryan chats it up about his music as TWILIGHT CIRCUS and his collabs with the DOTS, TEAR GARDEN, DOWNLOAD, analogue vs. digital, remixing, his internet presence, and more more more!!
Unquiet Void - This 1999 interview with electronic/dark soundtrack composer Jason Wallach focuses on his early influences, his work with LYCIA and the Projekt label, the gothic scene, and more.
Voice of Eye- This 1996 interview with the Texan duo of Jim Wilson and Bonnie McNairn covers their marvelous and intensely atmospheric sounds as VOICE OF EYE, their works with LIFE GARDEN, the live experience, and then some.
Phil Western - In a rare interview from 1998, 'Philth' speaks of his first solo album, 'The Escapist', as well as OFF AND GONE, FLOATPOINT, DOWNLOAD, PLATEAU, remix work, the Vancouver electronic scene, and more.