From Subculture to Pop Culture: Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, Digital Ecosystems, and the Commodification of Kawaii Aesthetics

Sam Falotico (Eastman School of Music)

Current Musicology Conference | Friday, March 28, 2025 | Columbia University / Virtual

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Acknowledgements

I thank Ben Baker, Poundie Burstein, and Landon Morrison for their thoughtful comments and questions on my proposal/abstract. My weekly independent study discussions with Landon in particular were instrumental in forming and articulating many of the ideas presented, so I especially thank him for that!