female musicians

For an article about "Piece of Me" by Britney Spears and "Blank Space" by Taylor Swift, three photos of blonde hair Britney with her left hand up are in the bottom row. three photos of blonde Taylor on the top (upper left corner with mascara running, middle in action smashing a car hood, on right yelling with a kitchen knife in hand). In the top right corner, text in bright yellow letters, "Pop Idols Off the Deep End!" On the bottom a pink better with yellow text, "Bank Space Breaks Records. Piece of Me Breaks Britney."

How Britney Spears’ ‘Piece of Me’ Laid the Groundwork for Taylor Swift’s ‘Blank Space’

Avery Heeringa, Columbia College Chicago

Taylor Swift found herself in a somewhat similar position to Spears’ mid-2000s public scrutiny.…

November 15, 2023

An illustration of the cover of Swift's new "Fearless (Taylor's Version) album for an article about her music rights. (Illustration by Sonja Vasiljeva, San Jose State University)

‘Fearless (Taylor’s Version),’ Reminiscing, and the Value of Music Rights

Emma Watts, University of Arizona

Swift’s newly rerecorded release is the pinnacle of nostalgia and a powerful symbol for smaller music artists.…

April 20, 2021

image of artist, Rosalía, among sunflowers

Rosalía Shows Her Flamenco Roots On Her Rise to Pop Stardom

Emma T., UC Berkeley

The Barcelona singer spent her childhood learning music long associated with revolution. Now, Rosalía is revolutionizing the music industry herself.…

September 14, 2020

An artistic depiction of artist Tei Shi dancing in a music video for the song 'Die 4 Ur Love'

Tei Shi’s ‘Die 4 Ur Love’ Gives Us Something To Hold On To

Eva Halvax, University of Arizona

The EP channels anxieties toward a bleak reality, employing the upbeat nature of indie-pop alongside feelings of loss, emptiness and the desire to escape.…

August 6, 2020

Ariana Grande Releases Surprise Live Album, ‘k bye for now (swt live)’

Caleb Dukes, Rice University

Released just moments after her Sweetener World Tour ended, this recording perfectly captures the intensity and skill of the musician's live performances.…

January 3, 2020

Billie Eilish Breaks the Wall Between Strange and Vulnerable in ‘Carpool Karaoke’

Megan Thompson, Montclair State University

The young singer brought fans down a road toward the weird and wonderful world of the average teenage girl.…

January 1, 2020

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