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In an article about the top eight tips that Taylor Swift fans should follow when they attend the 'Eras Tour,' Swift gazes downward as her long blonde hair ripples across a starry sky and surrounds a purple sign that reads, 'Tips for Taylor.'

8 Tips for Taylor Swift Fans Attending the ‘Eras Tour’

Follow this Swiftie's advice to mastermind your concert experience.…

July 5, 2023

A look back on Taylor Swift's "eras" in light of her new tour

The Eras of Taylor Swift

A guide of all of the singer-songwriter's previous albums to prepare you for her 'Eras Tour' beginning in March of next year.…

November 21, 2022

in article about queer Taylor Swift songs, illustration of Swift in a rainbow outfit

5 Taylor Swift Songs That Feel Queer

Audrey Bowers, Butler University

Regardless of the artist's sexuality, LGBTQ+ fans find representation in her music.…

October 17, 2022

girl listening to music during the summer

5 Albums You Need for the Perfect Summer Soundtrack

Maggie Habermas, University of Texas at San Antonio

The days are getting longer, and the volume is getting turned up.…

June 3, 2022

An illustration of pop music producer Jack Antonoff, the subject of the article.

Jack Antonoff Is the Gift That Won’t Stop Giving to the Pop Music Industry

Mariam Nasief, Columbia University

His solo project, Bleachers, just released 'Take the Sadness Out of Saturday Night,' and although he is a secret weapon of success for pop icons like Lorde, Taylor Swift and Lana Del Rey, his own…

August 25, 2021

An illustration of young musician Olivia Rodrigo in an article about her debut album, "Sour."

‘Sour’: A Guide to the Musical Influences That Helped Shape Olivia Rodrigo’s Hit Record

Mariam Nasief, Columbia University

This rising star's debut album leaves behind a genealogy of all the other artists who influenced it, ranging from Paramore to Taylor Swift.…

June 15, 2021

An illustration of the music group, COIN.

COIN Evokes the Color Spectrum With Their First Releases of 2021

Kieran Benson, Luther College

The band's fans were pleasantly delighted when they released two albums, 'Green Blue + Indigo Violet' and 'Rainbow Mixtape,' which followed shortly after postponing their anticipated tour.…

May 24, 2021

A photo of Taylor Swift playing the piano in the Miss Americana documentary. (Image via Google Images)

What Does ‘Miss Americana’ Tell Us About Passion and Life?

Benjamin Chen, Columbia University

The 2020 Taylor Swift documentary expertly highlights the impact that stardom has had on the singer, while also showing the value of the little moments.…

March 4, 2021

An image of Taylor Swift in an article about Evermore

Does the Storytelling on ‘Evermore’ Stack Up To ‘Folklore’?

Emma Watts, University of Arizona

Taylor Swift surprised fans with a second 2020 album, but is this one as good as her previous release?…

December 24, 2020

‘Evermore’ Reflects the Pain of an Isolated 2020, Seeks Hope in 2021

Haven Worley, University of Rochester

The effects of COVID-19 can be heard in the somber themes of Taylor Swift's newest album.…

December 22, 2020

Image via Instagram of Taylor Swift in article about her album folklore

Swifties Are Wondering About the Queer Undertones in ‘Folklore’

Audrey Martin, Boston University

Since the release of Taylor Swift's eighth studio album, some fans have been speculating about possible double meanings in songs like 'betty.'…

August 26, 2020

The Storytelling of Taylor Swift Includes a Rainbow of Colors

Julia Greene, Columbia College Chicago

The artist’s renowned songwriting has gone from red to monochrome to the full spectrum of colors to create vivid imagery in every line.…

August 18, 2020

Photo of Taylor Swift for her new album, Folklore

‘Folklore’ Lets Listeners Enter Taylor Swift’s Mythical Realm of Music

Nora Markey, Wesleyan University

The singer's latest album, an unexpected surprise from isolation, is an ode to storytelling with empathetic lyrics and mystical sounds.…

August 7, 2020

Taylor Swift’s New Album, ‘folklore,’ Is a Testament to Her Artistic Resilience

Luke Gair, Sewanee: The University of the South

Rather than indulge in empty symbolism and stale motives, Swift's eighth album reminds listeners why they fell in love with her work back in the early 2000s.…

August 3, 2020

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