Evan Olson breaks through with “Cages”

 

With “Cages,” Evan Scott Olson tackles one of the most pressing humanitarian crises of our time and turns it into a song. The song is a meditative anthem, steeped in empathy, that gives voice to the humanity that too often gets buried behind political debates and policy. From the first line, an honest man in prison for trying to feed his family, we are thrown into a cold, unblinking reality.

Olson doesn’t simply paint an image, he makes us spend time with it. The lyrics don’t flinch from injustice or the appallingly high cost of America’s immigration crisis. But heavy as its subject matter may be, the song is not without hope. There’s a quiet power woven into every chord, a faith that voices raised together can ignite empathy and change.

“Cages” exudes the emotional weight of its subject matter. The instrumentation sounds very deliberate and urgent, too, holding the vocals with an undercurrent of quiet strength that eventually blossoms into something anthemic. Olson’s delivery is sincere and soft, giving the listener a sense that they can actually hear not just what he’s saying, but how much it hurts and how much compassion flows through him.

This track is a reminder that music doesn’t just have to be entertainment, but something born out of activism, empathy, and protest all at the same time. “Cages” is not about slogans or soundbites, it’s about lives, families, and dignity. And in telling these stories, Evan Olson serves as a truth-teller, using the platform not only as an artist but also as one who uses their own voice for good.