Evan Olson’s “Cages” is a record disguised as melody, a plea for empathy disguised as a hook-filled anthem. Olson’s images of injustice are razor sharp, of a man locked up not for violent crime, but simply because he was forced to risk everything for his family in a world that criminalizes desperation.
“Cages” is a slick and modern production that undercuts with emotional intensity, allowing Olson’s voice to shake front and center, surging with sincerity. His way of singing is intimate, as if he’s bearing the burden of all the tales that aren’t heard on his own back.
The song blossoms into a ghostly meditation on the realities of America’s immigration crisis. Olson takes advantage of pop’s accessibility, combining emotionally driven storytelling with social consciousness. The song serves as a reminder that humanity is not bound by borders or bureaucracy. In speaking up for the men and women caught in systems they can’t control, Olson reveals that it’s not steel bars that stop us from moving but a lack of voice, ignorance, or fear.
In “Cages,” the musical pop artist Evan Scott Olson shows that pop music can still have moral force. His songwriting spans the realms of activism and artistry, extending an invitation to you to care, reflect, and act. It’s one of those songs that serves as a reminder of how true freedom starts with understanding.
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