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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 \u2018Total Annihilation\u2019 and is out now everywhere on all major digital platforms and also on cassete format via bandcamp. We\u2019re pleased that founding member Philip Olympmia answered our interview today.<\/strong><\/p>\n Thanks for your time today.\u00a0 The latest release is \u201cI Can\u2019t Read\u201d. Would you mind giving us some insight into the story or concept behind the track?<\/strong><\/p>\n 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\u2019s hard to decipher tone and intent when almost every interaction is so bland and mostly meaningless.<\/em><\/p>\n What\u2019s the biggest technical challenge that you\u2019ve had to overcome? That could be anything from a computer crash, \u201clearning curve\u201d or anything like that.\u00a0 How did you overcome it?<\/strong><\/p>\n 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\u2019d never done anything like this before. To be honest, it\u2019s still a challenge, but playing shows has been\u00a0 a god damn blast.<\/em><\/p>\n What do you think is the mark of a good remix from the perspective of both the artist and the remixer?<\/strong><\/p>\n I love remixes that sample the original song to create a brand new experience altogether. I know that\u2019s kind of obvious and that everyone probably feels that way. I really really like the JuanPe K remix of Nitzer Ebb\u2019s \u201cLet Your Body Learn.\u201d I love the original so much, but this remix brings an entirely new energy.<\/em><\/p>\n