"Helmed by Portland multimedia artist and composer Vern Avola, Trigger Object is the sound of a trillion byte death wobble of algorithmic static. Akin to the thousand-yard stare most of us unwittingly don in the wake of receiving a nonstop torrent of bullshit every day, the album's messy beauty is a kind of acknowledgement that we are not alone."
"Earth-shaking beats abound, flanked by twisted symphonies of frequency noise, walls of sordid discordance, and an ever-present sound bath of chaos that feels like you're being led into the abyss of a synthesized fever dream. Harshness is its superpower."
Spin Cycle is a biweekly music column featuring album reviews from Portland and beyond, targeting audiophiles and music enthusiasts across all formats and genres. The column aims to introduce listeners to diverse sonic experiences that provide respite from modern life's challenges. Trigger Object's latest album, helmed by Portland multimedia artist Vern Avola, exemplifies this mission through its title and sound. The album combines earth-shaking beats with twisted symphonies of frequency noise, walls of discordance, and synthesized chaos that evokes a fever dream. Its messy beauty acknowledges collective futility while suggesting that shared emotional experiences can unite people, even amid global turmoil.
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