When you're an intergalactic pop sensation, and you come across a planet on the verge of catastrophic ecological and psycho-social collapse, it puts you in a bit of a pickle. You can, of course, whisk yourself away to a solar system better known for its sanity and stability, or you can make landfall and understake an attempt at sensible astral diplomacy- so the story goes, polaris pop idol Paida has shouldered the onus of bringing enlightenment to the rest of us instead of kicking back and sipping sake in a satellite resort orbiting Zatan... regrettably, good samaritans rarely enjoy the fruits of their own labor, but she's making the most of it as any good idol would! Hailing from her crash pad in Space City, Texas, Paida does what she can to bring humanity closer to the stars through her blend of J-pop-inspired hits, infectious enthusiasm, and an eccentric brand of gallows humor. Harbingers of dystopian futures never sounded so delightful! Check out my interview with the ever-invigorating Paida below:
