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.

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Retro Pop Revival – Brittany Bindrim

f you’re going to blend an influence of industrial, synthwave, and electro pop; then you can’t do much better than Hearsay.  The new single from Brittany Bindrim has us imagining how the Eurythmics might have sounded if they were produced by NIN. 

In that tradition it’s both catchy than dark, and it’s never all warm and fuzzy.  It’s an infectious electric vibe that we find glorious.  Get into it. 

Brittany Bindrim’s Hearsay - CIAB podcast

Brittany Bindrim Chat's with Sven about her song “Hearsay” off of her album Velella Velella.

Brittany Bindrim on Rock In:flux

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FusioNostalgia: Discover Brittany Bindrim’s Bold Sound with “Obelisk”

Brittany Bindrim, the acclaimed electronic pop artist and composer, is stepping into a bold new era of her career by releasing her highly anticipated debut album, Velella Velella, which dropped on March 8, 2024. Known for her captivating melodies and powerhouse vocals as the frontwoman of the band I, Brittany is now exploring uncharted sonic territories as a solo artist. Her new work features a compelling blend of hard-hitting beats and harsh synthesizers, creating a soundscape that ranges from moody, ethereal ballads to gritty dance anthems. This album is a testament to her artistic versatility and evolution.

Rekkerd: Brittany Bindrim launches Volcano Remix Contest

Soundtrack Loops has recently launched a remix contest open to all aspiring remixers and producers worldwide.

An opportunity to remix Brittany Bindrim’s track “Volcano”, entrants have the chance to win a 1010 Music NanoBox Lemondrop granular synthesizer, Soundtrack Loops sound libraries, a Brittany Bindrim merch bundle, a feature on the Seastorm Maestros digital EP to be released by Metropolis Records, and more.

Synth-pop artist and composer Brittany Bindrim released her long-awaited debut album Velella Velella March 8, 2024 on Metropolis Records. Already known for her catchy melodies and powerhouse vocal performances in her band I:Scintilla, she ventures into new 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. 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, and growth.

Registered Soundtrack Loops users can download the vocal stems and MIDI files to create a remix (registration is free). The deadline for entries is June 28th, 2024, and winners will be announced on July 11th, 2024.

Volcano remix contest with remix EP to follow

This past March saw the release of Velella Velella, the highly acclaimed solo debut from I:Scintilla vocalist Brittany Bindrim. Now, with “Volcano” slated to be the fourth single from the album, she has joined forces with Soundtrack Loops to call on fellow artists and producers to remix the song. The contest began on Thursday, May 16 and continuing until June 28, with the best remixes to be featured on the forthcoming Seastorm Maestros EP, to be released digitally via Metropolis Records; remixers already slated to be featured on the EP include Cyanotic, iVardensphere, Walter Flakus (Stabbing Westward), Matt McJunkins (A Perfect Circle, the Beta Machine), and Greg Panciera. Furthermore, the contest offers the chance to win a Nanobox | Lemondrop – a polyphonic granular mini-synthesizer from 1010 Music. Other prizes include additional merch and sound libraries; full details and registration for the contest can be found on the Soundtrack Loops website, while the full specs for the Lemondrop are available on the 1010 Music website. Velella Velella is available now in digital, CD, and vinyl formats; previous singles from the album include “One Fixed Point,” “Obelisk,” and “Fever Dreams,” the latter of which was released as an EP featuring remixes by Ken “Hiwatt” Marshall.
 

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ReGen ReView: Brittany Bindrim – Velella Velella

This is not a particularly short ReView, and it shouldn’t be. This genre of music has had a number of releases that proved to be more substantial and enduring than we even thought they would be on first listening, records that did their job on first listen and then continued to do other jobs for us, important ones, unseen ones. Back in the day of vinyl records, I used to find it a little humbling and tragic that each play of a record wore it down. I personally destroyed a lot of copies of The Hurting by Tears for Fears, and each one died for a good cause. These records lived with us through difficult times, elevated us when we needed them the most, and inspired us to make different decisions, maybe better ones, but certainly bigger ones.

You have the opportunity to listen to one of those records for the first time again. The only difference may be that this time, you have a sense of it going in for the first time. So, if you have the time, read this… if you don’t, just listen to the record. But if you are a fan of experiences, I give you a third option: find something that moves – a car with the roof up, maybe a boat. Find something that can move you through physical space. And lie down, face up, always face up. Look up at the sky, and put on track three from this album, “One Fixed Point,” and let yourself move through the world while you watch the stars pass you, moving in and out of your vision. And really listen. Let the song explain the rest. Watch your own point of reference move and feel the power of how you interact with the universe. Let yourself control the universe itself and don’t stop or look back. Just move forward and let that destination be okay, always. Let each point be better than the past one, because it will be… if you let it.

You will feel like the entire world around you is beautiful, but more than that, you may feel like I did, that it is more beautiful with your eye in it. When you direct it, letting the past fall away and the future wind out in front of you, you make it brilliant and expansive. You make it something better than it was. You have a record in front of you that makes you feel like the entirety of it all is better with you in it. And that is no little thing to pull off in the 2020s, when we cynically scrape the ground with our eyes each morning, placing bets on which year will be worse.

But each day, we move on. We sail on.

Brittany Bindrim
Album: Velella Velella
Category: Electro-pop / Industrial
Label: Metropolis Records
Release Date: 2024-03-08
Author: Jim Marcus (Mutilato)

The Velella Velella is also known as a “by the wind sailor.” It’s a Neuston – a creature that lives in between spaces, half in water, half in the open air. It moves forward with the confidence of the wind. They are close relatives of terror – the Portuguese Man-o-war, dangerous and poisonous colony of jellyfish. They are mysterious and beautiful, icy blue violet translucent, fascinating intrepid sailors whose journeys across the seas of the earth are perilous on days when they are not serene and hopeful. It isn’t a bad analogy for an album that feels as though it is constantly transporting you, via sail, across dense water and circumstance, beautifully, with elegance, but not without danger. It is the cousin of terror, but first and foremost, a beautiful sailor.

Powerful low end rhythms and synth notes never stop building cinematic momentum under the defining characteristic of the entire album, which is clearly Bindrim’s powerful voice, here heard as though you are hearing it mostly in your head, unaffected, without artifice, with harmonies and melodic runs that feel familiar and catchy while each time building something new. The space around her voice is bravely empty; there are no guitars or other tones that want to play in the same space as her voice, almost as if each had the good sense to stay clear and let her communicate with the raw tension and vision that she is capable of. As an artist and a person, she has proven that she doesn’t need anything but what she has to communicate.

And that constant movement keeps propelling the album forward, in ways that are uniquely appealing and inventive. This album proves over and over again that it belongs in a moving vehicle. Our experiment with track three is not over when the song ends; it’s perpetual. It loops through the record, changing each time, altering its rhythm and speed, each time creating something that moves you in multiple ways. It becomes a melodic dance record that asks you to put aside what you think you know about dancefloors and just move yourself the way you want to.

Until the very end… until the last song. That’s when this record pulls into the parking lot of an old, quiet nightclub, and Brittany Bindrim steps onto the stage and becomes something she was always made to be. This is where the lights pull up and she sings against a bed of virtual nothingness, stepping into a pinpoint light and ripping your heart out completely with “Atlas.” This is when she holds it all in the air with almost nothing in the room to hide the wealth of pure talent and commitment to the beauty and sustainability of her music and creates a song that will never go away.

Yes, this album starts powerfully and well, like a trip that you now know you were always waiting for. And each new moment in that trip gives you every reason to write home and to want more. But it’s the end of that trip that cements this as one of the most effective musical journeys you will hear this decade, because even a great trip that leaves you wanting or wondering at the end will suffer because that is what you will remember.

This should be vinyl. It should be a record that kills itself a little every time you play it, one that requires you to wait in line at Sam Goody’s one more time to get it all over again. Because by the end, it died for a good cause. I am clear about what I remember about this trip. And I think you will be too.

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