Compression Artifact

The song "Compression Artifact" by Kurt Holes uses a digital image analogy to express the loss and distortion of memory and feeling in the digital age. The speaker laments how their connection with someone has become pixelated and faded, like a compressed image, losing its clarity and detail. This metaphorical compression represents the loss of authenticity and depth in relationships, as emotions become filtered and fragmented. The song further emphasizes this loss by describing the "crackling voices" and "tangled code," symbolizing the distorted communication and the hidden struggles within their digital interactions. Overall, the lyrics evoke a sense of longing for the past and lament the fleeting nature of connection in a digital world dominated by fleeting interactions and distorted information.