Jersey Shore Rockers TRIGGER Share Classic Track "One In A Million"

In early 1979, TRIGGER walked out of Electric Lady Studios with a completed second album. Mere months had passed since their self-titled debut came out on Casablanca Records, home to KISS and Parliament. The band had toured with Cheap Trick and The Godz, met Bruce Springsteen and Joni Mitchell, and things were looking bright.

But, Casablanca unexpectedly went bankrupt, and the label’s artists went into freefall. TRIGGER unsuccessfully sought interested parties, shelved the recordings and disbanded; a disappointing end for a band who dominated the Jersey Shore club scene on their way up with fiery, kick ass live shows.

RIP TRIGGER: 1973-1979.

Jump to 2024. Guitarist Richie House is living in Northern New Jersey with his wife, enjoying a relaxing afternoon at the community pool with neighbors. One of them, Andrew Wexler, is shocked to discover his friend had a band in the ‘70s. He listens to their recordings, and as an avid record collector, assumes the mission of getting that unheard second album released. He writes to Ba Da Bing, a label with Jersey roots. Much excitement ensues.

The long-awaited release, 'Second Round,' will now be available on May 30th. All original members — Derek Remington (vocals/drums), Jimmy Duggan (guitar/vocals), Tom Nigra(bass guitar/backing vocals), and Richie House (lead guitar/vocals) — are present on the recordings. Sadly, Duggan and Nigra have passed away, but Remington and House have overseen this reissue, with songs sourced directly from the analog masters.. The TRIGGER of today maintains a high level of quality, albeit with a bit less flair, and even less hair.

And there’s more going on here than at first listen. While the band carries the earmarks of their era - melodic hard-rock fashioned for Saturday night parties - they override the cliché with incredibly catchy songs. How would a ripping song like “Back Talk” have been received in 1979? It’s a question we’ll never be able to answer, but the raw energy of the track spans generations. “One In A Million,” however, with its full harmonies and forceful chorus, could have easily made the soundtrack for Fast Times at Ridgemont High.

Celebrate the discovery of this lost gem by giving it a listen. You’ll be TRIGGER happy…

Listen to "One In A Million"

In the mid ’70s, TRIGGER earned a reputation along the Jersey Shore for their electrifying live shows, airtight harmonies, and arena-ready riffs, earning them a deal with Casablanca Records thanks to support from labelmates KISS. They are the reason Foreigner didn’t name themselves TRIGGER, as first planned. Upon finishing their second album, Casablancaabruptly shuttered, their album shelved. Now, decades later, 'Second Round' will finally be heard, offering a time capsule to a band at peak creativity—undeniably powerful, unapologetically melodic, and long overdue for recognition.

'Second Round' finally brings to life the lost chapter of TRIGGER’s story. Their 1978 self-titled debut showcased dynamic songwriting and relentless energy, leading them to tour with Cheap Trick and The Godz. They quickly begin work on a second album. Recorded at the legendary Record Plant and Electric Lady Studios, 'Second Round' would be the next step, but it was never released. Thanks to a record-collecting friend of guitarist Richie House, Ba Da Bing was made aware of this offense and devised plans to right things.

“One In A Million” is probably their most radio-ready song for 1979. It starts with a blaring synth running on the beat before breaking into a killer guitar riff. All of it builds to the chorus, with all band members singing backup. This is the second single Ba Da Bing has shared off 'Second Round' and a fine taster of what’s to come.

Pre-Order 'Second Round' HERE

Watch a Fifteen-Minute Documentary about TRIGGER HERE

THE MOBILE HOMES Release First Album In Eleven Years New Album 'Trigger' is OUT NOW

The highly anticipated full-length album 'Trigger' by synth legends The Mobile Homeshits stores today. It's the swedes first studio album in eleven years.

To celebrate the album release, TMH has released a music video for the track ”Once Upon a Time I Was Handsome”

'Trigger' shows us a more grown-up sound. It still flirts with the ’80s, but now with more darkness. Andreas tells us about the album, “We’ve done it differently this time; Hasse’s been writing more directly from my musical ideas. To me, the songs are about being older, how your perspective of life has changed. The music is inspired by the bands we first fell for, after punk, in our early teens. There was something that triggered me while listening to them again, maybe it was the youth, memories... Well, I think our lyrics have changed, like it’s developed with a lot more freedom. And that’s the intention.”

The Mobile Homes formed in 1984 and have since then been in various formations, but are now founding brothers Andreas & Patrik Brun and Hans Erkendal, along with Sami Sirviö and Markus Mustonen (Kent).

The band has collaborated with Julian Beeston (Nitzer Ebb), and Denniz Pop, Karl Bartos (ex Kraftwerk), among others. They’ve also toured with bands such as Laibach and Nitzer Ebb. In 1998 they released the album 'The Mobile Homes', with Karl Bartos of Kraftwerk.

Stream/Buy 'Trigger' Here

THE MOBILE HOMES Team With Johan Renck On New Single "The Sorrow Stays for Good"

New LP 'Trigger' Out March 26th

Swedish synth-pop icons THE MOBILE HOMES have released a new single and music video, titled ”The Sorrow Stays for Good”, from their upcoming album 'Trigger'. The music video features the Emmy & Swedish Grammy award-winning director and musician Johan Renck on guest vocals and is the fifth and final single from the Swedes ahead of releasing 'Trigger', which will see a March 26th release via Wild Kingdom.

Trigger shows us a more grown-up sound from The Mobile Homes. It still flirts with the ’80s, but now with more darkness. Andreas tells us about the album, “We’ve done it differently this time; Hasse’s been writing more directly from my musical ideas. To me, the songs are about being older, how your perspective of life has changed. The music is inspired by the bands we first fell for, after punk, in our early teens. There was something that triggered me while listening to them again, maybe it was the youth, memories... Well, I think our lyrics have changed; like it’s developed with a lot more freedom. And that’s the intention.”

The Mobile Homes formed in 1984, and have had various lineup arrangements since that time. Now, fans will hear founding members return: with brothers Andreas Brun, Patrik Brun, and Hans Erkendal, along with Sami Sirviö and Markus Mustonen (Kent).

The band has collaborated with Julian Beeston (Nitzer Ebb), and Denniz Pop, Karl Bartos (ex Kraftwerk), among others. They’ve also toured with bands such as Laibach and Nitzer Ebb. In 1998 they released the album 'The Mobile Homes', with Karl Bartos of Kraftwerk.

Stream/Buy "The Sorrow Stays for Good" Here

THE MOBILE HOMES Release Single "Via Dolorosa"

New LP 'Trigger' Coming This Year!

Official music video for Via Dolorosa by The Mobile Homes of their album, Trigger.Buy/Stream Via Dolorosa: https://orcd.co/via-dolorosaFollow The Mobile Home...

Swedish synth-pop icons THE MOBILE HOMES have returned with the first single off their upcoming new album! "Via Dolorosa" is out now on all major platforms. The Mobile Homes are also proud to announce that they've signed with Wild Kingdom Records. It’s been over eleven years since the band's last full-length, and now their long-awaited comeback record, titled 'Trigger', will see a release later this year.

The Mobile Homes formed in 1984, and have had various lineup arrangements since that time. Now, fans will hear founding members return: with brothers Andreas Brun, Patrik Brun, and Hans Erkendal, along with Sami Sirviö and Markus Mustonen (Kent).

The band has collaborated with Julian Beeston (Nitzer Ebb), and Denniz Pop, Karl Bartos (ex Kraftwerk), among others. They’ve also toured with bands such as Laibach and Nitzer Ebb. In 1998 they released the album 'The Mobile Homes', with Karl Bartos of Kraftwerk. Their sound has been compared to Depeche Mode.