Virgin Birth (synth-punk/industrial) – The Noise Beneath The Snow

May 25, 2025

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Virgin Birth is a project that is based out of Louisville, Kentucky blending elements of industrial, synth punk, post punk and then some. The latest full-length release is ‘Total Annihilation’ and is out now everywhere on all major digital platforms and also on cassete format via bandcamp. We’re pleased that founding member Philip Olympmia answered our interview today.

Thanks for your time today. The latest release is “I Can’t Read”. Would you mind giving us some insight into the story or concept behind the track?

Generally speaking, the song is about how tough it can be to focus on meaningless, day to day conversation, especially in monotonous day to day emails. Especially in corporate America. It’s hard to decipher tone and intent when almost every interaction is so bland and mostly meaningless.

What’s the biggest technical challenge that you’ve had to overcome? That could be anything from a computer crash, “learning curve” or anything like that. How did you overcome it?

As far as writing and recording goes, nothing really comes to mind. But when we started playing these songs live, it was an entirely new world for us. Jake and I grew up playing in punk bands with a traditional guitar/bass/drums presentation, but we’d never done anything like this before. To be honest, it’s still a challenge, but playing shows has been a god damn blast.

What do you think is the mark of a good remix from the perspective of both the artist and the remixer?

I love remixes that sample the original song to create a brand new experience altogether. I know that’s kind of obvious and that everyone probably feels that way. I really really like the JuanPe K remix of Nitzer Ebb’s “Let Your Body Learn.” I love the original so much, but this remix brings an entirely new energy.

Remix Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euP1P7DabII

Let’s say many years from now in the future, someone finds one of your albums and something to play it on in an old, locked box. What do you want them to understand about your message or your legacy just by listening to your music?

If anything, I’d say our message is a reminder that the end is coming, whether you like it or not. If the end hasn’t come by the time this hypothetical person finds our albums, I’d hope our music sparks that thought process.

What do you think has changed since your first release on both technical and artistic levels?

We’ve gotten better as a band at just about everything. Writing together, using more interesting sounds and instruments, giving less of a shit about what is cool.

Have you ever composed a song that was written from such a painful perspective that you refused to release it?

Nah, nothing we do is that deep. Everything we make is pretty blunt and in your face.

Are most of your lyrics written from a perspective of internal observation or external (i.e. society etc.)?

I write from both vantage points, although I’d say mostly in hypothetical situations.

Thanks for your time once again. These last words are yours.

Hail Satan, thanks for listening.