The value of yesterday
Guides me still and you’ll obey
This bridge is the only way
Unless you burn it down
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.
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