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…

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. 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 – the ethereal and melodic electro-pop of Brittany Bindrim, the outsider hip-hop stylings of Clipping….

These albums 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.

Trevi gets the synthy goodness of ‘Sea 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.

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.

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.

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!

Chicago-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.

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 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.

Discover Brittany Bindrim's incredible solo journey in this exclusive interview! 🎤 As the legendary frontwoman of I:Scintilla and now a captivating solo artist, Brittany unveils her amazing transition into the world of solo music. Dive deep into the enchanting world of her debut solo album, "Velella Velella" where every song is a masterpiece crafted from her heart and soul. From the epic sounds of "Obelisk" to the haunting melodies of "One Fixed Point," Brittany's music is a perfect blend of symphonic metal and EBM that you simply cannot miss! Join us as Brittany shares untold stories of her inspirations, including legendary icons like Prince, Soundgarden, and Björk, while also discussing her unique creative process. We promise you'll be amazed by her passion and dedication. Please support Brittany Birdrim and cherish the artistry of independent musicians. For more exclusive content and behind-the-scenes insights, stay tuned to The Darker Side of Music. Let's celebrate talent, and please support artists and bands who make our world more vibrant!

The Wild Is Calling - If 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 Chat's with Sven about her song “Hearsay” off of Velella Velella.

A Conversation with Brittany Bindrim. Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7DZvy6SUTXBibMkBjk3Yv4?si=1e3b9fede6d246a4

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.

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.

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.

JBTV - Sleeping Village Chicago - Sunday, April 7, 2024. A stunning showcase was presented this past Sunday at Chicago's Sleeping Village with Brittany Bindrim, celebrating "Velella Velella", an album release showcase, one of two, at Chicago's Sleeping Village.
The first showcase was held a couple nights before, up in Madison Wisconsin at the Crucible.

Decades after the golden era of Wax Trax!, Chicago’s electro-goth-rock and darkwave scenes continue to thrive. Brittany Bindrim stands out among a rising crop of eclectic acts that includes Replicant, Panic Priest, Kill Scenes, I Ya Toyah, and Iron Years. Though she’s the front person of long-running electro-pop and industrial group I:Scintilla, where her crisp vocals add panache to the band’s pummeling rhythms, she’s also beginning a promising solo career.

And here it is at last. This evening I interviewed the gorgeous Brittany Bindrim, best known as the lead singer of the awesome I:Scintilla and has just launched her solo career which we talk about and can be heard right here.