Parasocial relationships tend to give me the creeps. That feeling stems from how they can morph into something macabre and unhealthy — particularly given our proximity to art and the personalization we put upon it. If you pick a random song, chances are, it will have a different meaning to 20 different people. However, specificity … Continue reading ‘Sweetness’ Is ‘Misery’ For The Pop Star Devoted Faithful | SXSW 2025