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The Gay Writing Doesn’t Stop: Taylor Swift’s “Guilty as Sin?”

Swift’s records resonate with the LGBT community, but why? …

May 20, 2024

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

Breaking Down the Feud Between Taylor Swift and Scooter Braun

Carli Moses, Union University

Does she just need to calm down?…

July 20, 2019

Taylor Swift and the Controversial Politics of the Ally Anthem

Sam Shepherd, McGill University

When straight singers write LGBTQ+ anthems, can the final product ever do more than pander?…

June 30, 2019

Taylor Swift Shows Support for Her LGBTQ+ Fans on ‘You Need to Calm Down’

Veronica Kuffel, University of Wisconsin-Madison

The pop sensation-turned-activist embraces the queer community with her new single in support of Pride Month.…

June 25, 2019

Is Taylor Swift Dropping an Album Soon? Fans Think So

Michaela Shea-Gander, Denison University

To a trained eye, the pop star’s Instagram is littered with hidden clues.…

March 10, 2019

Taylor Swift Is Now a Political Icon, and We’re Here For It

Gracie Riley, University of South Carolina-Columbia

Look what you made me do. (Spoiler: it’s voting.)…

October 15, 2018

One Year After Her Court Win, Taylor Swift Celebrated at a Concert in Tampa

Katie Sheets, University of Vermont

The singer’s symbolic $1 win at her sexual assault trial is now 1 year old.…

August 22, 2018

10 Iconic Albums You Didn’t Know Were Turning 10 in 2018

Lexi Anderson, Pratt Institute

Feel old yet?…

July 8, 2018

Why Is Taylor Swift the Only Singer Criticized for Writing About Her Exes?

Brittany Sims, Temple University

She might be able to shake off the haters, but the stigma seems to stick.…

May 28, 2018

Here’s What to Expect When You Attend Taylor Swift’s ‘Reputation’ Tour

Brittany Sims, Temple University

Singing songs from all six albums and multiple costumes changes, Swift delivers a performance you're unlikely to forget.…

May 10, 2018

Taylor Swift’s Dramatic Music Evolution Through The Years

Sarah Hoenig, Texas A&M University

From 2006 to today, Taylor Swift had a huge music evolution changing her style with every album.…

March 30, 2018

Taylor Swift’s ‘Delicate’ Music Video Garners Mixed Reviews

Emily Craig, University of North Alabama

Pop star Taylor Swift's music video for her new song has received criticism amid accusations that she stole video concepts from a Kenzo perfume ad.…

March 29, 2018

Why Time’s Person of the Year Isn’t Much of a Triumph for Victims

Kathleen Danielson, Carleton College

The Silence Breakers earned Time’s Person of the Year, but there is a cynical downside to their victory.…

December 19, 2017

‘Old Taylor’ Is Alive but Hidden on New Pop Record

Carli Scalf, Ball State University

On "Reputation," Swift’s signature songwriting is more guarded and generic, but promises greater things to come through transformation.…

November 20, 2017

Taylor Swift Is Reclaiming Her ‘Reputation’ with Her Latest Album

Christina Vazquez, University of Central Florida

Sorry, the old Taylor can’t come to the phone right now. Why? Oh, because she’s taking over the music industry.…

September 14, 2017

Taylor Swift’s Triumphant, Vindictive Return to Spotify

Christina Vazquez, University of Central Florida

All she had to do was stay…on streaming services.…

July 15, 2017

The Waning Relevance of the Perry/Swift Feud

Sierra Emilaire, Southern Adventist University

The pop star catfight has lost the interest of fans for a variety of reasons, but namely for one important one—their supporters have gotten older and can now see how embarrassing the spat is.…

June 29, 2017

The 5 Stages of Writing a Song

Kaitlyn Peterson, UCLA

You don’t have to be able to sing to write a song.…

June 18, 2017

The Art of Listening to Nostalgic Garbage

Phillip Bugajski, Loyola University Chicago

Everyone listened to terrible music in middle school, but there's a reason to revisit that My Chemical Romance album in college.…

March 5, 2017

When It Comes to Taylor Swift’s Outlook on Love, Everything Has Changed

Molly Flynn, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

It makes sense that as Swift matures, so would her attitude toward of love. But is her cynicism really the mark of that evolution?…

November 30, 2016

Is John Mayer’s New Single Another Jab at Taylor Swift?

Mattie Winowitch, Waynesburg University

No matter what, we’re just going to lap it up anyway because it’s John freakin’ Mayer.…

November 21, 2016

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