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I:Scintilla

I:Scintilla is an industrial music band from Chicago, Illinois, consisting of Brittany Bindrim (vocals/words), Jim Cookas (guitar/programming), Vincent Grech (drums), and Brent Leitner (guitar/programming).

History

Early Years and The Approach (2003-2005)

I:Scintilla formed in Chicago in 2003. Upon formation, they immediately wrote and recorded their debut album, The Approach, which they self-released in July 2004. The album contained early versions of many songs that would appear on later albums.

Alfa-Matrix and Havestar (2006)

After a previously full year of nonstop live performances, I:Scintilla was discovered and signed by Belgian electro label Alfa-Matrix. The band continued to work on the release of its first EP, Havestar, while providing material for a future full-length album.[1][2]

The Havestar EP was released by Alfa-Matrix in the summer of 2006.[3] In addition to a few re-mastered songs from The Approach, remixes by Combichrist, Diskonnekted, Neikka RPM, Implant, and Klutae are included.[4]

The Havestar EP also highlights the first collaboration with producer and artist Wade Alin, who is known for music works Christ Analogue, The Atomica Project, and Scanalyzer. This collaborative process adds a consistent working sound quality that carries forward to I:Scintilla's following full-length album Optics.[5]

After its release, Havestar peaked at #13 on the Deutsche Alternative Charts Top 20 Singles list.

Optics and The Immortal Tour (2007-2008)

I:Scintilla released full-length album Optics in June 2007. The album consisted of many older, reworked songs as well as multiple new releases. Optics was released in single-CD format as well as a two-disc edition, containing a second disc entirely of remixes by bands such as Combichrist, Clan of Xymox, and Ego Likeness.

Optics peaked at #6 on the Deutsche Alternative Charts Top 10 Albums list, and was featured in multiple alternative magazines. Preceding the album release, I:Scintilla performed at Wave-Gotik-Treffen in May 2007.

I:Scintilla joined with Tallahassee-based darkwave band The Crüxshadows and Canadian electro act Ayria for the U.S. stretch of The Crüxshadows' Immortal Tour in 2008.

Dying & Falling (2009-2010)

I:Scintilla's newest album Dying & Falling (formerly Redshift) is slated for March 2010 release, with a preceding EP release in October. According to the I:Scintilla News (April 28, 2009) email newsletter, there will be a limited edition 2-CD box set. The second disc will have unreleased tracks, alternate/acoustic versions, and remixes. "I:Scintilla News (April 28, 2009)". I:Scintilla News (Mailing list). 2009-04-28. {{cite mailing list}}: Missing or empty |url= (help); Unknown parameter |mailinglist= ignored (|mailing-list= suggested) (help)

In 2009, keytarist Justin Pogue left the band and moved to Florida. He was replaced by Brent Leitner (guitar/programming).

Discography

Studio Albums

  • The Approach – (CD Album) July 2004 - no label [6]
  • Optics – (CD, Album) 2007 - Alfa Matrix [6]
  • Optics – (CD, Album + CD, Album, Ltd + Box, Ltd) 2007 - Alfa Matrix [6]
  • Optics – (CD, Album) 2007 - Soyuz Music [6]

Singles and EPs

  • Havestar – (CD, EP) 2006 - Alfa Matrix [6]
  • Havestar – (CDr, EP, Promo) 2006 - Alfa Matrix [6]

Remixes

  • Rise Of The 13th Serpent Bonus CD: My Innocence Is Gone (I:Scintilla Remix) (5:48) – (CD, Album + CD, Ltd + Box, Ltd) 2006 - Alfa Matrix [6]
  • In The Company Of Wolves: Deep Waters (Opheila's Descent Mix By I:Scintilla Vs. Destroid) (5:29) – (CD, EP, Ltd) 2007 - Crunch Pod [6]

Compilations

  • OpeningBands.comp: A Snapshot of Champaign-Urbana 2003: Fidelidad – (CD, Comp) 2003 - OpeningBands.com [7]
  • Green St. Records: Playlisted (2005): Capsella (Toxin Mix) – (CD, Comp) 2005 - Green St. Records [8]
  • Advanced Electronics Vol. 5: Capsella (Toxix Mix) – (2xCD, Comp + DVD, Comp) 2006 - Synthetic Symphony [6]
  • Clubtrax Vol. 2: Havestar (4:40) – (2xCD) 2006 - Danse Macabre [6]
  • Dark Visions: Capsella (Toxin Mix) (3:38) – (DVD-V, PAL, Smplr) 2006 - Zillo [6]
  • Endzeit Bunkertracks [Act II]: Havestar (Combichrist Mix) (4:40) – (4xCD, Comp, Ltd, Car + Box, Ltd) 2006 - Alfa Matrix [6]
  • Gothic Compilation Part XXXIV: Scin (4:34) – (2xCD) 2006 - Batbeliever Releases, Indigo (2) [6]
  • Matri-X-Trax (Chapter 3): Havestar (Combichrist Mix) (4:45) – (CD, Promo) 2006 - Alfa Matrix [6]
  • Matri-X-Trax (Chapter 3): Scin (4:33) – (CD, Promo) 2006 - Alfa Matrix [6]
  • Matri-X-Trax (Chapter 3): Havestar (4:43) – (CD, Promo) 2006 - Alfa Matrix [6]
  • New Signs & Sounds 09/06: Havestar (4:43) – (CD, Smplr, Enh) 2006 - Zillo [6]
  • Orkus Compilation 22: Scin (3:31) – (CD, Smplr) 2006 - Orkus [6]
  • Re:Connected [2.0]: Havestar (4:39) – (2xCD, Comp + Box) 2006 - Alfa Matrix [6]
  • Sonic Seducer Cold Hands Seduction Vol. 63: Havestar (4:46) – (CD, Smplr, Enh + CD, Smplr) 2006 - Sonic Seducer [6]
  • Sounds From The Matrix 003: Capsella Bursa Pastoris (Toxin Mix) (3:37) – (CD, Comp, Promo, Car) 2006 - Alfa Matrix [6]
  • Sounds From The Matrix 004: Scin (4:33) – (CD, Comp, Promo, Car) 2006 - Alfa Matrix [6]
  • Dark Summer 2007 • 1: Translate (Broken Reception Mix By Manufactura) (4:47) – (CD, Smplr) 2007 - Zillo [6]
  • Extreme Degeneration 1: The Bells (4:31) – (CD) 2007 - UpScene, Indigo (2) [6]
  • Fxxk The Mainstream Vol. 1: Cursive Eve (5:37) – (4xCD, Comp) 2007 - Alfa Matrix [6]
  • Gothic Compilation Part XXXVII: Cursive Eve (5:37) – (2xCD, Dig) 2007 - Batbeliever Releases [6]
  • Nacht Der Maschinen Volume One: Havestar (Combichrist Mix) (4:40) – (CD, Ltd) 2007 - Infacted Recordings [6]
  • New Signs & Sounds 06/07: Cursive Eve (5:38) – (CD, Smplr, Enh) 2007 - Zillo [6]
  • Sounds From The Matrix 05: Bolivia (5:38) – (CD, Promo, Car) 2007 - Alfa Matrix [6]
  • Sounds From The Matrix 06: Toy Soldier (3:53) – (CD, Promo, Car) 2007 - Alfa Matrix [6]
  • The Giant Minutes To The Dawn: Bolivia (5:38) – (3xCD + DVD + Box) 2007 - Alfa Matrix [6]
  • Alfa Matrix Re:connected [3.0]: The Bells (Angelspit Mix) (5:01) – (2xCD, Comp + DVD, Comp + Box) 2008 - Alfa Matrix [6]
  • Sonic Seducer Cold Hands Seduction Vol. 82: Salt Of Stones (Exklusiv Live) – (DVD-V) 2006 - Sonic Seducer [6]
  • WTII Records Sunday Showcase 2 Year Anniversary Sampler: Toy Soldier (Bounte Remix) (4:49) – (CD, Smplr) 2006 - WTII Records [6][9]
  • Alfa Matrix re:covered - a tribute to Depeche Mode: i want it all – (CD) 2009 - Alfa Matrix [10]
  • Alfa Matrix re:covered - a tribute to Depeche Mode: i want it all (ESSENCE OF MIND mix) – (EPCD) 2009 - Alfa Matrix [10]

References

  1. ^ i:scintilla signs with alfa matrix!, retrieved 2009-04-30
  2. ^ i:scintilla signs with alfa matrix! [02.14.2006], retrieved 2009-04-30
  3. ^ [Aug. 25 2006] I:SCINTILLA - "Havestar" EPCD, retrieved 2009-04-30
  4. ^ Amazon.com: Havestar: I:Scintilla: Music, retrieved 2009-04-30
  5. ^ Talek Cameron, Interview with i:scintilla, retrieved 2009-04-30
  6. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai I:Scintilla Discography at Discogs, retrieved 2009-04-17
  7. ^ OpeningBands.com, retrieved 2009-04-28
  8. ^ Green St. Records: Playlisted (2005), retrieved 2009-04-28
  9. ^ audio, retrieved 2009-04-22 {{citation}}: Text "bounte.com" ignored (help); Text "bounte.com" ignored (help)
  10. ^ a b Depeche Mode Tribute, retrieved 2009-04-17 {{citation}}: Text "Alfa Matrix re:covered - a tribute to Depeche Mode 2CD + FREE EPCD" ignored (help); Text "Alfa Matrix re:covered - a tribute to Depeche Mode 2CD + FREE EPCD: i want it all" ignored (help)
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