Music
“What a Catchy Song!” Yeah, But What Are You Catching?
The catch-all phrase “it's catchy” is part of what has allowed a rise in less than savory messages to permeate pop culture and popular music.
Author: Chad Lewine
Chad Lewine is the founder of and prime contributor to The Illus Caden. His work transcends industrial and institutional silos, standing at the convergence of metaphysics, music & art and the world wide web.
Music
Mr. Jambo Could Have Been Something, But It’s Just Another Joke
We don't need more jokes, we need sincerity.
Music
Generative AI Music Makers – A Broad First Take
I’ve been keeping an eye and an ear on the AI music scene, Suno et al, and while opinions and perspectives run wild, I believe AI-generated music is becoming its own thing…
Music
The 2026 Album of the Year: Bait and Switch on a Global Scale
Like many Caucasian, English-native US citizens, I was less than thrilled to hear that Bad Bunny was the Super Bowl LX performer. I knew it wasn’t because I am racist, but rather…
Music
10,000 Pairs of Underwear Isn’t Enough
Is Charli and Billie's charitable donation actually net-neutral for society?