Helen Killer

The moniker of synth-obsessive/singer-songwriter, Erin Manning, Helen Killer confronts the corrosive influence of perpetual stimulation and instant gratification. Like the snares of addiction, these modern day struggles are the killer of joy, human connection, and access to our true higher selves. As Helen Killer learned to navigate her world without sight or sound, these songs endeavor to break free from the confines of the dopamine chase and the noise of contemporary life, serving as guiding beacons on a path to inner exploration.

Craving a counterbalance to the overwhelming tide of social media and consumer culture, Helen Killer beckons listeners to reawaken to the richness of existence—the true “lush life”— to find fulfillment beyond the shallow, fleeting allure of instant gratification.

Helen Killer’s album, Grief and High Delight, was produced by Erin Manning (Helen Killer) and Megan McCormick. Three singles from the album were released in 2024 to introduce Helen Killer and offer a glimpse of what Grief and High Delight holds in store for audiences.