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Against a purple background, a pile of Taylor Swift's "Midnights" are stacked next to a copy of Olivia Rodrigo's "Guts" served on a platter. Ms. Rodrigo's face has blown out, leaving splatters of purple and red across the white porcelain dish and the background. Within the tattered hole, the title is engraved on the purple back cover.

Instant Download or Delayed Gratification: The Dilemma of the Deluxe Album

In our current era of on-demand downloads, it really must be asked: Is it more fulfilling to have every piece of content at once or to wait?…

April 11, 2024

Illustration of Taylor Swift in Kansas City Chiefs Jacket in storm clouds.

Taylor Swift and the Maritime Superstition of Football Fans

Amelie Allen, University of Arizona

Taylor Swift’s current media backlash from Chiefs fans dates further back than anyone previously thought.…

February 5, 2024

What’s Behind Beyoncé and Taylor Swift’s Massive 2023?

Avery Heeringa, Columbia College Chicago

Both veteran entertainers broke into new levels of popularity and success with their mammoth tours and film releases. …

January 5, 2024

‘In Wonder’ Is Another Documentary Digging Deep Into the Lives of Musicians

Arianna Taylor, University of Rochester

Concert and other music documentaries give us access to the lives behind the public faces of artists such as Shawn Mendes, Taylor Swift and more.…

January 25, 2021

As 2021 Starts, Let’s Review Some of 2020’s Cultural Milestones

Katherine Bry, Washington University

As 2021 gets started, it is important to take a moment to reflect on some of last year's biggest cultural moments.…

January 8, 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

Illustration by Xingzhou Cheng for an article on celebrities and politics

Should Celebrities Be Pressured To Engage in Politics?

Kirtika Sharad, George Washington University

It's become expected of the rich and famous to use their massive platforms to tackle social and political issues, but should they be involved at all?…

November 18, 2020

Maddie & Tae Are Much More Than ‘Girls in a Country Song’

Olivia Dimond, Bates College

The two women have turned the tables on a music genre that's usually dominated by men.…

September 23, 2020

Jim Gaffigan Ended His Political Silence To Speak Out Against Trump

Audrey Martin, Boston University

Usually silent on political issues, the comedian put his family-friendly jokes aside to express his vehement anger toward Donald Trump.…

September 5, 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