Unfiltered and genre-bending, “Love and Algorhythms” blends satire, grief, and glitching intimacy. We spoke with Madeline Rosene about humor, handmade art, digital grief, and being known beyond the algorithm.
1. “Love and Algorhythms” walks a fine line between satire and emotional vulnerability. How do you balance humor and sincerity when writing about something as personal as intimacy in the digital age?
I try not to take life too seriously in general so using some kind of humor in my songs comes very naturally. But this is a subject I feel very strongly about and I do take seriously. The song is sort of a lament- a mournful ode to human connection and “real life” experiences. I think finding a balance between humor and sincerity is not something I search for consciously. But I do think people are more likely to listen to a message that’s not obnoxiously serious and straightforward. I guess sometimes it’s best to use humor to make a point because ultimately it’s easier for everyone to digest and it’s more memorable.
2. The song mixes acoustic elements with 8-bit, synth, and electric textures. What inspired this blend of organic and digital sounds, and how did Patrick Windsor help shape that vision?
Patrick Windsor did help shape that vision. I came to him with some ideas from other songs. I think I gave him “Running” by No Doubt as an example, “A.M. 180” by Grandaddy, and “Crush” by Tessa Violet.
I mentioned that I wanted 8 bit in the song because it’s supposed to feel a little abrasive- like technology invading the track, like it has sort of aggressively invaded all of our lives. I wanted to mix mechanical (programmed drums) with the non-mechanical (acoustic guitar)…if that makes sense. I love what Patrick did with the beginning. Unfortunately my dog doesn’t and every time the song comes on, he barks.
3. You described the track as exploring the grief of being known by an algorithm. Has releasing this song changed your own relationship with social media or technology?
Yes, it’s a bummer. I wish I could say that this track has made me change and improve my social media habits or my time spent online, but my relationship with technology is still not very healthy in my opinion. I will say that writing the song happened very organically- these lyrics just poured out of me in I think one night. I was wondering if anyone had thought about algorithms like this before…have other people thought about how an algorithm can know someone better than you know that? What does it mean to know someone? What does it mean to know? Can technology “know”?
4. The claymation video is a bold statement against AI-generated art. Why was it important to express this message through such a slow, handmade medium?
My brother, Jack Hubbell, who created the music video is a very patient person. He’s deeply artistic, sensitive,and thoughtful. I wanted to showcase his talents with this song because, idealistically, I want to believe that real artists (IYKYK), human beings like Jack, who exude creativity with every new thought and every decision will always be needed and wanted to:
1. Create the originality, the voice and vision, that technology profits from.
2. Add meaning through art to a world that can sometimes feel devoid of meaning.
3. Be the life behind the art. When someone interesting creates something, the result is much more compelling. When someone creates something in an interesting way, the result is much more compelling.
5. Your music often dives into existential themes. Do you see “Love and Algorhythms” as a continuation of that journey or the start of a new chapter?
If I’m not making people listen to something that makes them feel an emotion, I at least want to try to make them think about something in a way that maybe they haven’t before. I’ll probably always write about philosophical themes. Philosophy is probably the second most romantic thing to write about- after love anyway. I have several songs coming out in 2026 that I think lean more into questions of existence and meaning but I’m always trying to make them a little whimsical in some way…because life and songs deserve a little whimsy, ya know?
6. What do you hope listeners feel or reflect on after hearing the song and watching the video, especially in a world where attention is constantly pulled in different directions?
I hope that people unplug for a second, kiss and hug their loved ones, look into each others’ eyes, tell secrets, go for walks, and you know, stop and smell the flowers or whatever.
I hope that the people who say, “AI is just another tool to make music” really think about what that means…because if you have any foresight at all and if you understand that the masses and creators of AI generally value quantity, speed, and convenience over lived human experiences, human connection, and original narrative- then you know it won’t always be “just a tool”. It will become a replacement for those things and we will be further and further separated from each other because of it. You’re not helping yourself or anyone else by believing differently.
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