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I:Scintilla
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Chicago's I:Scintilla (pronounced eye-sin-til-uh) have jumped from recording demo songs in a bedroom to collaborating with some of modern music's best artists and releasing music on an international level. Fronted by Brittany Bindrim (vocals/words) and backed by Jim Cookas (guitar/programming), Vincent Grech (drums), and Chad Mines (bass), the group seamlessly fuses electronic and rock elements while pushing the boundaries of pop music. Bindrim's intensely seductive voice and insightful words paint a dark picture of loss, redemption, and introspection and are delivered via insatiably catchy hooks. The music drapes the mood with intricately layered synthesizers, grinding guitar riffs, and a mix of live and programmed drums. The quartet's unique sound has drawn comparisons to Garbage, Theatre of Tragedy, and The Birthday Massacre.

Upon forming in 2003, I:Scintilla quickly wrote and recorded songs that would be part of their self-released debut album, The Approach (July 2004). After consistent critical praise and a solid year of live performances, a buzz began to spread and record labels began to take notice. The band eventually signed with Belgian electro label, Alfa-Matrix, and joined an impressive roster that includes Front 242 and Collide. On Havestar (August 2006), the first release with their new label, the band worked with famed electronic producer Wade Alin (Atomica, Christ Analogue) and the result was four electrifying recordings with top notch production elements. The EP was rounded out by club remixes, including stellar interpretations from the likes of Combichrist and Claus Larsen (Leather Strip). The release found success with the critics, clubs, radio, and a varied cross-section of music fans. As a result, Havestar spent four weeks on the DAC (Deutsche Alternative Charts) Top 20 Singles and peaked at #13.

Their latest full-length effort, Optics (June 2007), found the band exploring new sounds and traversing genres while maintaining an emphasis on sophisticated songwriting. Bindrim's voice soars on the epic opening track, "Cursive Eve", and she never looks back. With Alin producing again, the quartet shows off their polished new sound with sexy dance-rock ("Ultravioletfly", "Machine Vision") and club-friendly synthpop ("Melt", "Toy Soldier"). Meanwhile they are just as comfortable utilizing organic rock elements on the beautifully haunting "Translate" and powerful "Salt Of Stones". Bindrim's lyrics have never been better as she explores topics of a more political, social, and sexual nature on the 12-track set. Optics is also available as a limited edition 2-CD box set, which includes a poster, additional artwork, and a 12-track bonus disc with remixes from Combichrist, Clan of Xymox, Mortiis, and many others.

The band made a big impact in 2007. In May, they performed at Wave Gotik Treffen, the world's largest dark music and arts festival held in Leipzig, Germany. Upon its release in June, Optics once again found success with the European music scene and spent seven weeks on the DAC Top 10 Albums, peaking at #6.

I:Scintilla are currently writing and recording material for their upcoming album, slated for a December 2008 release.

Formation Date: September 25, 2003
Record Label: Alfa Matrix
Label Type: Independent
Band Members: Brittany Bindrim, Jim Cookas, Vincent Grech, Chad Mines
Influences: bjork, david bowie, die warzau, front line assembly, kmfdm, nine inch nails, prick, sister machine gun, skinny puppy, stromkern, tori amos, underworld, vnv nation, wumpscut
Sounds Like: 12 rounds, battery, the birthday massacre, collide, curve, garbage, the gathering, hungry lucy, jack off jill, kidneythieves, lacuna coil, leave's eyes, lords of acid, nightwish, otep, portishead, rasputina, shiny toy guns, snake river conspiracy, sneaker pimps, switchblade symphony, tapping the vein, theatre of tragedy
City: Chicago, IL
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Country: United States
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I:Scintilla - "Machine Vision (Live)"
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I:Scintilla performing "Machine Vision" live at DNA Lounge in San Francisco on Oct...
8 months ago 2,650 views iscintilla
I:Scintilla - "Havestar" (Live on JBTV)
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I:Scintilla performing "Havestar" (from the album, "Optics") on JBTV, a Chicago-ba...
1 year ago 5,477 views iscintilla
I:Scintilla - "Salt of Stones" (Live on JBTV)
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I:Scintilla performing "Salt of Stones" (from the album, "Optics") on JBTV, a Chic...
1 year ago 3,212 views iscintilla
I:Scintilla - "Toy Soldier" (Live on JBTV)
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I:Scintilla performing "Toy Soldier" (from the album, "Optics") on JBTV, a Chicago...
1 year ago 8,248 views iscintilla
Manufactura - Deep Water [ophelia's descent mix]
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Manufactura - Deep Waters [ophelia's descent mix] chopped, spliced & edited by...
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I:Scintilla Photo Tribute
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I:Scintilla - "Capsella (Toxin Mix)"
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The music video for "Capsella (Toxin Mix)". Available on the "Havestar" EP (Alfa M...
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Channel Comments (18)
XxVideoXkidxX (2 weeks ago)
♥ Your music. Can't wait for the new album/tour ( come to Denver again?! =D )
imsoninjaitsscary (2 months ago)
wow i adore your music come to ireland? please xD
ArcaneXIII2 (5 months ago)
you are cool guys... your music is so fresh and plenty of deepness!
by the way... are you working in new material?
kevinhardy (5 months ago)
nice videos , hot lead singer
tristangothique (7 months ago)
Come to Chile!!!
Come to Chile!!!
Come to Chile!!!
Come to Chile!!! PLEASEEE
lacunacoilguardian (8 months ago)
you guys rocked on oct 4th good uck and i'll certatally be there when you come back whenever that is
CountFangula (8 months ago)
You are all amazing.
cloakofwinter (11 months ago)
Outstanding vocals and a really driving sound. I found you through the Cruxshadows. It looks like you, Cruxshadows and Ayria will be touring together - what an amazing lineup. I hope I'm able to get out of Atlanta for a couple days and hit one of those tour dates.
mikey24601 (11 months ago)
PLEASE come to England!!

Bath! South West England!

thanks :D

Mike aka the Spaven Destroyer
gothwench (11 months ago)
You guys are an amazing band, I must say. When I heard you guys on vampirefreaks I just about wet myself, your definately one of the best bands on that site and just a wonderful band all around. I hope someday you will tour in the New England area, I would be thrilled to seem you perform.
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