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Ethel Cain: Internet's Dark Side and Musical Reflection

10/2/2025

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Ethel Cain (Hayden Anhedönia) calls internet a breeding ground for humanity's worst.
In a Cosmopolitan interview, she predicts the internet will doom society.
Her music explores tragedy and trauma, including religious trauma and fictional romance.
Cain faces backlash for posts with slurs, acknowledging responsibility and attributing them to hacking and a transphobic smear campaign, and uses Pinterest for inspiration.

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Story summary

Ethel Cain (Hayden Anhedönia) calls internet a breeding ground for humanity's worst.
In a Cosmopolitan interview, she predicts the internet will doom society.
Her music explores tragedy and trauma, including religious trauma and fictional romance.
Cain faces backlash for posts with slurs, acknowledging responsibility and attributing them to hacking and a transphobic smear campaign, and uses Pinterest for inspiration.