Speak Now

For an article about Taylor Swift's marketing strategies, a dark image of a blonde woman with a white collar necklace holds her two fingers up like a "gun." In the background, a red figure with a similar pose is seen with red horns and a tail drawn on her.

Taylor Swift: Evil Genius?

Natalie VanHecke, University of Texas at Dallas

Is Taylor Swift a well-intentioned lyrical genius or a mastermind of manipulation?…

October 27, 2023

In an article about 'Speak Now (Taylor's Version),' Swift, clad in a frilly purple dress, gazes at the viewer over her shoulder as her curly hair ripples against a background of purple splotches and the album title in cursive letters.

Hidden Narratives in the ‘Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)’ Vault Tracks

Sarah Deavers, University of Virginia

The songs that didn't make the cut the first time around prove that, even at 18, Swift knew her way around a melody.…

July 25, 2023

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

The Eras of Taylor Swift

Teagan Angell, Fordham University

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

Taylor Swift in front of multiple browser windows with red circles on them

How the Taylor Swift Fandom Became a Mess of Theories

Virginia Beall, Elon University

The singer has fans running in circles trying to figure out her next steps.…

September 22, 2022

An illustration of a judge's gavel hitting '1989,' the title of a popular music album by Taylor Swift.

How Legal Issues Are Affecting Future Re-Releases From Taylor Swift

Jordan Oulela, University of Texas at San Antonio

Although the re-recordings of ‘Fearless’ and ‘Red’ were met with overwhelmingly positive reactions, copyright and trademark cases may prevent other highly anticipated albums from releasing any time soon.…

April 21, 2022

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