Electozombies - Profound, filthy, intense: that's the sound of Brittany Bindrim's "Ever So Slowly"

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The driving intro to ‘Ever So Slowly’ by Brittany Bindrim initially sounds like the starting gun for a dynamic synth pop fireworks display – but after the first few beats, I realise that the song is deliberately playing with my expectations. What sounds like the prelude to a dance track surprisingly sticks to a slow beat, almost like a ballad. For me, the depth of this slow burner only really unfolds after several listens.

Bindrim opens her album ‘Counterpoison’ with ‘Ever So Slowly’ and takes a bold step: instead of working with catchy hooks from the outset, she relies on a dirty, intense tonality that is very much in the spirit of Depeche Mode's ‘Barrel Of A Gun’ (Ultra). The sounds are multi-layered and invite me to savour every detail – from the powerful bassline to the deep synths that create a dark, almost oppressive atmosphere.

Thematically, the lyrics remain allegorical, breaking with religious symbols and dark verses that evoke a sense of decay and loss of control. Lines like "Destroying temples and helpless souls / And you sing “holy, holy!”" create, in my opinion, an oppressively honest reference to social shifts, which Bindrim processes lyrically in a powerful and unconventional way.

POST-PUNK.COM - Dark Pop Artist Brittany Bindrim Rallies Against the Authoritarian Creep in Video for “Ever So Slowly”

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Brittany Bindrim slips back into the glow and glare as a cut-glass silhouette with “Ever So Slowly,” a sultry, smoldering new single from her forthcoming album Counterpoison (out October 24, 2025). The heat arrives at once: razor-edged guitars caress then carve, basslines prowl with after-hours menace, and her voice coils upward like smoke from a midnight match. It feels less performed than summoned—a slow burn, an omen breathed into neon.

At its heart, Ever So Slowly is a parable, one where the villain isn’t a singular face but an idea, a machine, a force that erodes without fanfare. The song draws its venom from themes of manipulation and coercion, examining the architecture of power built from small, almost imperceptible cruelties. Bindrim’s verses evoke the dismantling of history, the banishment of knowledge, and the cold efficiency of those who control the levers. A mythical chimera stalks these lines, embodying the appetite that topples temples and rewrites creation myths while the crowd still chants holy, holy!

Musically, it’s a darkwave/synthpop behemoth. slinky in its verse, crushing in its chorus. Synth lines coil and strike, industrial beats hammer with mechanical precision, and the hooks land like a trapdoor dropping open beneath your feet. It’s a rallying cry set to a rhythm you can dance to, even as the lyrics paint the slow-motion collapse of a world too distracted to notice its own unraveling.

Bindrim makes that intent explicit: “It’s a chilling allegory of manipulation, control, and psychological subjugation and is a rallying cry against authoritarian creep and corporate greed….I wanted to fuse visceral sound with haunting imagery…every beat and frame warns that complacency erodes us—ever so slowly.”

The accompanying self-directed video translates that urgency into vision. Created with Simona Noreik, it’s a rapid-fire montage of graphic boldness and dystopian beauty, fantastical landscapes fractured by confrontation, dancers moving like they’re shaking off unseen chains, and bursts of visual flame cutting through cold horizons. It feels cinematic, like the soundtrack to a lost sci-fi epic where the stakes are both intimate and infinite.

Bindrim isn’t here to soothe. She’s here to provoke, to remind you that the slow erosion of rights, memory, and truth happens in increments small enough to ignore until it’s far too late.
Brittany Bindrim’s solo journey began with 2024’s Velella Velella, released via Metropolis Records. Known for her commanding vocals and magnetic stage presence as the frontwoman of I:Scintilla, Bindrom ventures into bold new sonic territory: melding punishing beats, abrasive synths, and genre-defying arrangements. Ever So Slowly, produced by Matt McJunkins (A Perfect Circle, Poppy, Puscifer), is both a fierce catharsis and a rallying cry.

Listen to Ever So Slowly below and pre-order Counterpoison, out on October 24, 2025, here.

REGEN: Brittany Bindrim reveals second single + music video from sophomore album, announces live dates

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REGEN - With her sophomore album due to arrive later this year, Brittany Bindrim has unveiled the video for “Ever So Slowly” as its second single. The artist explains the song to be “a chilling indictment of ideological decay,” delivered in her own allegorical style amid sharpened synths and aggressive beats to immerse the listener in a darkened and hook-laden atmosphere suitable for the dancefloor. Mirroring its authoritarian themes, the video was created by Simona Noreik, with Bindrim performing in silhouette against animated images of a mystical yet cybernetic nature. “Ever So Slowly” follows up on the “Spiral Out” single revealed in July, both to be featured on the forthcoming Counterpoison album; produced and mixed by Matt McJunkins, with mastering by Ken “Hiwatt” Marshall, the album will be released on October 24 in digital, CD, and vinyl formats, available to pre-order now on Bandcamp. Counterpoison is Brittany Bindrim’s second solo effort after 2024’s Velella Velella.

Brittany Bindrim will be performing a short series of live shows later in 2025, beginning with an appearance on September 25 at the Bottom Lounge in Chicago as part of the Kick-Off portion of this year’s ColdWaves XIII; sharing the stage for this show will be Sidewalks and Skeletons, CA$HFORGOLD, and Ghost Cop, with tickets for the Kick-Off show available through TicketWeb, while full info on the festival can be found at the ColdWaves website. Bindrim will then perform in Seattle on November 13, Portland on November 14, and in Hollywood on November 22, with full info and ticket links available on her website.

Analogue Trash - New Music: Brittany Bindrim – Spiral Out

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Industrial and EBM make their presence known in a vivid, high-powered fashion on Spiral Out, the first single from Brittany Bindrim’s upcoming Counterpoison album. If the single is any indicator, the LP is shaping up to be an unmissable one for fans of both those genres. Though Spiral Out does have a stronger industrial rock presence than electronic, there’s enough of the latter for the track to be at home both on the dance floor and at your local rock club.

Bindrim’s high-energy vocals also bridge that potential divide, as soothing, gritty, and upfront as the song’s call-to-arms against authoritarian creep and corporate greed dictates.

Counterpoison is set for release on the 24th of October and can be pre-ordered in vinyl and CD formats on Bandcamp.

Bindrim makes an appearance at COLD WAVES XIII in Chicago this September. For venue details and the latest album news, head to Brittany Bindrum’s Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram socials. 

Post-Punk.com - Brittany Bindrim Returns w/ Propulsive Single “Spiral Out” — New Album “Counterpoison”

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Post-Punk - Darkwave doyenne Brittany Bindrim resurfaces with Spiral Out, the searing lead single from her imminent sophomore album, Counterpoison. Bindrim’s latest cuts through with razor-edged guitars, visceral basslines, and vocals that rise like smoke above city lights, drawing listeners into its hypnotic whirlpool.

Spiral Out distills the sinister dynamics of manipulation and coercion into sharp allegorical venom. Themes of toxic power dynamics, destructive dependency, and psychological games permeate every verse, framing a darkly thrilling invitation to confront personal demons head-on, while subtly exposing the calculated cruelty beneath superficial gestures of comfort. It’s a furious indictment of tyrannical menace and the creeping reach of commercial control.

Bindrim herself emphasizes the urgency: “It’s a chilling allegory of manipulation, control, and psychological subjugation and is a rallying cry against authoritarian creep and corporate greed.”

A self-directed lyric video accompanies the release, visually mirroring the track’s kinetic intensity. The bold graphics flash with an almost confrontational directness. It’s a call-to-arms wrapped in neon and shadow, daring listeners to confront and resist the invisible chains they didn’t realize bound them.

Dive into the visual firestorm of “Spiral Out” below:

Brittany Bindrim’s solo journey began with 2024’s Velella Velella, released via Metropolis Records. Known for her commanding vocals and magnetic stage presence as the frontwoman of I:Scintilla, Bindrom ventures into bold new sonic territory: melding punishing beats, abrasive synths, and genre-defying arrangements. Spiral Out, produced by Matt McJunkins (A Perfect Circle, Poppy, Puscifer), is both a fierce catharsis and a rallying cry.

Listen to Spiral Out below and pre-order Counterpoison, out on October 24, 2025, here.

SPILL NEW MUSIC: BRITTANY BINDRIM UNLEASHES “SPIRAL OUT” | NEW ALBUM ‘COUNTERPOISON’ OUT IN OCTOBER

https://spillmagazine.com/spill-new-music-brittany-bindrim-unleashes-spiral-out-via-metropolis-records-new-album-counterpoison-out-in-october/

Darkwave/synthpop powerhouse Brittany Bindrim returns with “Spiral Out,” the explosive first single from her forthcoming sophomore album Counterpoison Driven by gritty guitars, pulsing basslines, and soaring vocals, “Spiral Out” is a high-octane, genre-bending anthem that pulls listeners into its dark, kinetic orbit and refuses to let go. The track’s infectious energy is underscored by a chilling message—a razor-sharp allegory for manipulation, institutional control, and psychological subjugation. Produced by Matt McJunkins (A Perfect Circle, Puscifer, Poppy, Eagles of Death Metal), this single marks the beginning of a bold new era for Bindrim, who made her solo debut with the critically praised Velella Velella (Metropolis Records) in 2024. Already celebrated as the dynamic frontwoman of I:Scintilla, she steps further into her own sonic world with Counterpoison, which will be released on October 24th and is now available for pre-order. The upcoming record explores transformation, empowerment, and the shadows of the human psyche, cementing Bindrim’s voice as both visceral and vital in the modern darkpop landscape. Whether you’re spiraling out or clawing your way back in, “Spiral Out” is the soundtrack to reclaiming your power.

The Deli - Brittany Bindrim “Spiral Out”

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Brittany Bindrim has released the first single and video, “Spiral Out“, from her forthcoming album, Counterpoison, which is due out on October 25th. 

This is the Darkwave, near industrial sounds, of the lead singer of I:Scintilla, and Counterpoison will be her sophomore solo album following up 2024’s Velella Velella. 

You can catch Brittany opening for SIDEWALKS AND SKELETONS, CASHFORGOLD, and Ghost Cop on September 25th at Bottom Lounge.

REGEN - Brittany Bindrim announces sophomore album, releasing 1st single

REGEN MAGAZINE - Brittany Bindrim has long been celebrated as frontwoman for I:Scintilla, but she made quite a splash in 2024 with the release of Velella Velella, her solo album debut. Now, she has revealed the “Spiral Out” single as the first taste of her forthcoming sophomore effort, presenting allegorical lyrics addressing psychological topics of institutional manipulation and subjugation. Produced by Matt McJunkins (Staytus, A Perfect Circle, Poppy, Puscifer), “Spiral Out” strikes through the speakers with gritty and grinding guitars, powerful and pulsating percussion, and Bindrom’s voracious vocal performance. Accompanied by a lyric video, “Spiral Out” is an anthemic reclamation of power, and only a hint of what the forthcoming Counterpoison has in store.

SIDE-LINE - Brittany Bindrim unleashes single ahead of ‘Counterpoison’

Side-line Magazine - Darkwave and synthpop artist Brittany Bindrim has released her latest single “Spiral Out”, the first track from her upcoming album “Counterpoison”, due out October 24, 2025. Produced by Matt McJunkins (A Perfect Circle, Puscifer, Poppy), the new single follows her 2024 debut album “Velella Velella” on Metropolis Records.

Brittany Bindrim Unleashes “Spiral Out”

Chain DLK - Today, darkwave/synthpop powerhouse Brittany Bindrim returns with “Spiral Out,” the explosive first single from her forthcoming sophomore album “Counterpoison.” Driven by gritty guitars, pulsing basslines, and soaring vocals, “Spiral Out” is a high-octane, genre-bending anthem that pulls listeners into its dark, kinetic orbit and refuses to let go. The track’s infectious energy is underscored by a chilling message—a razor-sharp allegory for manipulation, institutional control, and psychological subjugation. Produced by Matt McJunkins (A Perfect Circle, Puscifer, Poppy, Eagles of Death Metal), this single marks the beginning of a bold new era for Bindrim, who made her solo debut with the critically praised “Velella Velella” (Metropolis Records) in 2024. Already celebrated as the dynamic frontwoman of I:Scintilla, she steps further into her own sonic world with “Counterpoison,” which will be released on October 24th and is now available for pre-order. The upcoming record explores transformation, empowerment, and the shadows of the human psyche, cementing Bindrim’s voice as both visceral and vital in the modern darkpop landscape. Whether you’re spiraling out or clawing your way back in, “Spiral Out” is the soundtrack to reclaiming your power.

SLR Mag - Brittany Bindrim Unleashes “Spiral Out”

Street Light Rhapsody Magazine - Darkwave/synthpop powerhouse Brittany Bindrim returns with “Spiral Out,” the explosive first single from her forthcoming sophomore album “Counterpoison.” Driven by gritty guitars, pulsing basslines, and soaring vocals, “Spiral Out” is a high-octane, genre-bending anthem that pulls listeners into its dark, kinetic orbit and refuses to let go. The track’s infectious energy is underscored by a chilling message—a razor-sharp allegory for manipulation, institutional control, and psychological subjugation. Produced by Matt McJunkins (A Perfect Circle, Puscifer, Poppy, Eagles of Death Metal), this single marks the beginning of a bold new era for Bindrim, who made her solo debut with the critically praised “Velella Velella” (Metropolis Records) in 2024.

Brittany Bindrim at COLD WAVES XIII : SEPTEMBER 24 - 28

RegenMag - It’s lucky number 13 for this year’s ColdWaves, as the prominent charity event devoted to mental wellbeing, suicide prevention, and honoring the memory of Jamie Duffy and other fallen musical and artistic figures has announced details for what promises to be the biggest ColdWaves yet. Taking place over five nights in Chicago from September 24-28, this year features two kick-off events at the Bottom Lounge, followed by the three main stage shows at the legendary Metro, along with after shows at the neighboring Gman Tavern. As always, the event shines a spotlight on the stylistic variety of the underground alternative music scene, bridging the generations of old and new acts – from the darkwave, post-punk, and gothic electro sounds of She Past Away, ACTORS, Vision Video, and Ghost Cop, the ethereal and melodic electro-pop of Brittany Bindrim, the outsider hip-hop stylings of Clipping., to the hard-hitting electro/industrial, EBM, and synthpunk of Choke Chain, Clock DVA, Klack, Lead into Gold, Light Asylum, Nitzer Ebb, Mentallo and the Fixer, and Front Line Assembly. Daily lineups will be announced on Tuesday, April 1 at 10:00am Chicago time, with discount passes to go on sale at that time; all single-day general admission and VIP tickets will go on sale the following Friday, April 4 at 10:00am Chicago time. All event and ticket information can be found on the ColdWaves website.

ReGen Magazine: ‘Velella Velella’ One of Top 50 Albums of 2024

These selections are what ReGen considers to be among the most exceptional of 2024. There is no specific order, these are not listed according to ranking – we stress this every year; this is not a competition. All 50 of these records deserve to be heard, recognized, and praised.

OUTsideLeft: Brittany Bindrim Riding on the Storm

Trevi gets the synthy goodness of Seas Storm Maestros. The breathtaking Sea Storms Maestros EP faithfully remixes six of the stunning tracks from darkwave, darkpop star, Brittany Bindrim’s album ‘Velella Velella’. The siren beckons among the turbulent storms of the sea, harrowing with synthesisers and industrial drumbeats.

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post-punk.com - Industrial-Pop Siren Brittany Bindrim Unleashes Maelstrom of Remixes w/ “Sea Storm Maestros”

In a landscape saturated with posturing and repetition, Brittany Bindrim, a lynchpin of Chicago’s Industrial Darkwave enclave with I: Scintilla, takes the plunge into deeper waters on her new remix EP, Sea Storm Maestros. A reimagining of tracks from her solo debut, Velella Velella, this EP isn’t just a collection of remixes—it’s a reshaping, a mutiny against the boundaries of the original compositions. Bindrim excavates the raw nerve endings of human consciousness and the fetid air of modern disillusionment, pulling them to the surface with an artistry that oscillates between tender introspection and abrasive corrosion.

If Velella Velella was an odyssey through the wreckage of self-awareness and societal rot, Sea Storm Maestros disassembles that ship and sets the parts adrift on new, choppier seas. These remixes don’t just tweak a beat or add a synth line; they deconstruct and rebuild, often thrusting the songs into entirely new dimensions—resulting into bold recontextualizations that allows each track to bloom, wilt, or mutate depending on the ears they fall upon.

Bindrim’s choice of remixers reads like a who’s who of electronic and industrial insurgents: Matt McJunkins (A Perfect Circle, Puscifer, The Beta Machine), Walter Flakus of Stabbing Westward, Daniel Myer (Haujobb, Covenant), Cyanotic, the boundless, and Greg Panciera. Each brings their own arsenal of textures and intentions, injecting new life and threat into the originals.

McJunkins’ reimagining of “Atlas” sets the tone, recasting the track’s brooding atmosphere with a cyberpunk urgency reminiscent of a ‘90s dystopia that never was. Walter Flakus’ “Stabwalt Remix” of “Cast” yanks the track into an abrasive industrial landscape, evoking a sonic tension somewhere between Bowie’s Outside and Reznor’s Downward Spiral. The transformation feels like a psychological scalpel peeling back layers, exposing the throbbing core beneath.

The Boundless Remix of “Volcano” takes a different approach, filtering the original through a Celtic-tinged techno lens—distant, buzzing, and eerily mechanized. It’s a remix that sits at the crossroads of rave euphoria and ritualistic dance. Meanwhile, Cyanotic’s version of “One Fixed Point” oozes with a nod to Ray of Light-era Madonna, yet somehow, it feels more sinister, like a reflection of glitter refracted through a dirty puddle in an alley.

The EP reaches a different height with Panciera’s take on “Obelisk,” where the lead single from Velella Velella is doused in alternative rock grit, layered in a way that bends the track’s original meaning towards something more primal and direct. The closer, Daniel Myer’s remix of “Currents,” bathes in an industrial melancholia that is sultry yet bruised, a fitting end to an EP that thrives on its ability to unsettle while drawing you in.

Sea Storm Maestros is more than a collection of remixes; it’s a dialogue between artists and sound, between what is known and what could be. It is an invitation to dive deeper into the storm and emerge either enlightened or engulfed.

Listen to Sea Storm Maestros below, and order here.

MK ULTRA Interview with brittany bindrim

interview by  john wisniewski  for MK ULTRA Magazine

Synth pop artist + composer Brittany Bindrim released her long-awaited debut album Velella Velella on March 8, 2024 on Metropolis Records. Already known for her catchy melodies and powerhouse vocal performances in her band I:Scintilla, she ventures off into foreign sonic terrains as a solo artist with hard-hitting, edgy tracks featuring punishing beats and harsh synthesizers. From moody, ethereal ballads to gritty dance bangers, Velella Velella showcases both the versatility and evolution of her work. This new chapter of Brittany’s career takes her into experimental territories with producer Matt McJunkins (A Perfect Circle, Puscifer, Eagles of Death Metal, Poppy). Channeling transformation, sociopolitical climates, and expeditions to understand the darker side of human nature, her vulnerable and unapologetic lyrics showcase themes of self-discovery, empathy, apathy, disillusionment, and growth.

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LupOnAir: micro-intervista: BRITTANY BINDRIM

1. Tell us something about "Atlas - Matt McJunkins Remix", the track we aired.

Matt McJunkin's remix of "Atlas" is one of my favorites off of 'Sea Storm Maestros' because of his creative reimagining of the ballad, as well as the unexpectedly bonkers breakdown / outro! The original track was the last song I wrote on 'Velella Velella'. It just decided to show up out of the ether and it came together in 10 minutes while I was putting the finishing touches on the rest of the tunes.

2. Have you got patience enough?

Copious amounts... probably too much!

3. Suggest us a record we surely don't know.

'Dead Inside' by The Golden Palominos. The 1996 record is a dark, avant-garde collaboration between the band's founder Anton Fier and spoken-word poet Nicole Blackman. Blackman’s raw and haunting lyrics are set against moody, atmospheric instrumentals. I'd say it's an acquired taste... but brilliant!

BRITTANY BINDRIM -Sea Storm Maestros - Terra Relicta

hicago-based dark pop artist Brittany Bindrim has released Sea Storm Maestros, a companion remix EP to her recent debut album Velella Velella, issued in March 2024 on Metropolis Records.

The EP contains powerful remixes by album producer Matt McJunkins (A Perfect Circle, Puscifer, The Beta Machine), Walter Flakus (Stabbing Westward, Stabwalt), Daniel Myer (Haujobb, Covenant), Cyanotic, and Greg Panciera.

"The unique spin on each of these tracks off the album offers something exciting and unexpected while honouring the spirit of the original song", says Bindrim. "I couldn't be happier with the outcome of this EP, all thanks to the incredible talents and interpretations of these powerhouse collaborators!"

The stunning cover artwork was created by Brittany Bindrim, featuring a vibrant, dynamic sea storm of swirling waves in deep shades of blue. Her blend of surrealism and abstract expressionism evokes a sense of both tumult and beauty, perfectly aligning with the theme of Sea Storm Maestros.

Already known for her catchy melodies and powerhouse vocal performances in her band I:Scintilla, Velella Velella saw Bindrim set sail on new sonic seas as a solo artist with hard-hitting, edgy tracks featuring punishing beats and harsh synthesisers. From moody, ethereal ballads to gritty dance bangers, the album showcased the evolution and versatility of her work. The remixes presented on Sea Storm Maestros are a further celebration of this while taking its listeners on a further unchartered journey.

Metropolis releases remix companion to Brittany Bindrim SOLO debut - ReGen

Following up on her solo album debut earlier this year, Metropolis Records has released the Sea Storm Maestros EP from electro-pop songwriter/composer Brittany Bindrim. The EP features remixes of six tracks from her Velella Velella album created by a diverse range of fellow genre-benders – from industrial/rockers Cyanotic, The Beta Machine’s Matt McJunkins and Stabbing Westward’s Walter Flakus to the experimental stylings of Haujobb’s Daniel Myer, _the boundless_ and producer/engineer Greg Panciera. Released today, August 30, Sea Storm Maestros also features cover art created by Bindrim in her distinctive surreal and expressionist style, the blue and stormy imagery evoking both beauty and tension of her music; the EP is available now on Bandcamp, as is the parent album Velella Velella, which has earned considerable praise since its release this past March.

Brittany Bindrim – Cast Single Review- Jace Media Music

Brittany Bindrim is a dark electronic / pop artist from Chicago, Illinois who dropped her stunning single Obeliskon us in the middle of last year, this was from her soon to be released debut album Velella, Velella due for release March 8th 2024. This is a new chapter for Brittany as this takes her into experimental territiory as she is already known for her haunting yet powerhouse vocals in her band I: Scintilla, Brittany released another pop infused electro beast upon us in the form of Fever Dreams and has followed that up with a mellow yet dark EP Sea Storm Maestros, from that comes the spellbinding yet enchanting Cast which I will  be reviewing for you today

Cast – The pulsing groove of electro grooving tones flows effortlessly through the intro as we get haunting mellow vocals that just set the scene for this epic release. The sampler grooves that are layered throughout this cool track just let the track breathe as we feel the depth oozing from this charismatic musician, the pounding drum beats make the hairs on your arms stand up as the dark, brooding music grabs a hold of you and just allows you to be taken on this journey with this fantastic artist. The whole arrangement is a cool haunting composition that just grabs your attention as Brittany smoulders with her silky smooth vocals that are wrapped tightly in the grooving electro notes that are building and building as we just feel the heat oozing from this soaring piece of music, we are swept along in the intensity that is laid before us as we just tap our toes to this oozing groove piece that is just infectious.