Industrial synth-punk duo VIRGIN BIRTH is back with their latest track, I Can’t Read, the last sneak peek before their upcoming full-length album, ‘Total Annihilation,’ drops on May 4 via Never Nervous Records.
A frantic dive into the chaos of modern communication, I Can’t Read explores the disconnect between intention and perception—how a simple message can spiral into confusion, misinterpretation, and second-guessing. In an era where tone is lost in text and every message feels like a puzzle, the song captures that frustrating digital dissonance.
Blending a high-energy tempo with jittery, paranoid synth riffs, VIRGIN BIRTH perfectly bottles the unease of overanalyzing a late-night reply, rereading emails for hidden meanings, and wondering if you just completely misunderstood what was said. It’s a danceable paranoia trip for anyone who’s ever stared at a screen, unsure of what to make of the words staring back.
“I Can’t Read” is available now on all major streaming platforms, including Spotify and Bandcamp.
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Hailing from Louisville, Kentucky, VIRGIN BIRTH is the brainchild of Phillip Olympia and Jake Miller. With deep roots in punk and indie rock, the duo bonded over a shared love for the industrial grit of the ’80s and ’90s. What started as late-night discussions soon turned into full-fledged sonic experimentation—melding drum machines, synths, and punk ethos into a sound that’s as raw as it is electrifying.
‘Total Annihilation’ arrives May 4. Consider yourself warned.
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