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Brat Summer: The Resurgence of the Pop Girlies

9 October 2024
Alee Dickey
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Photo by Gustavo Spindula via Uplash. Redesigning Pop  At the core of this resurgence is how pop stars have fundamentally redesigned the genre, blending sounds…

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Taylor Swift’s private jet usage begins to alienate fans on account of ethical concerns surrounding luxury travel

3 May 2024
Brian J. Bartels
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Taylor Swift has cultivated a dedicated base of fans, released music that resonates with diverse audiences around the world, and has been a catalyst for…

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Six Steps to the Perfect Playlist

16 February 2024
Ethan Naber
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We all have that friend with perfect taste in music. They’ve seemingly got it all – their song recommendations are always fire. (Yes, I did…

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Taylor Swift is changing the music industry and expectations of artists from fans in unprecedented ways

27 October 2023
Brian J. Bartels
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With relatable music dominating both Pop and Country charts, a loyal and diverse fanbase, and a live experience that has attracted an average of 72,459…

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“Red (Taylor’s Version)” album review

10 December 2021
Georgia Hatfield
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Taylor Swift released another rerecording on Nov. 12, making “Red (Taylor’s Version)” the sixth album of hers she now owns herself. Like with “Fearless (Taylor’s…

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“Me!” was definitely not for me

3 May 2019
Caitlin Overmeyer
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As most people probably know, Taylor Swift released a new single with Brendon Urie, lead singer of alternative/rock/pop band Panic! At The Disco. The single…

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Taylor Swift’s New Reputation

15 September 2017
Sydney Bass
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 When I was little, I remember belting out “Teardrops on My Guitar” and “Picture to Burn” in my room. I have always been a Swift…

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Taylor Swift’s “1989” signals the artist’s full transition to pop

7 November 2014
James Webber
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1989 is Taylor Swift’s fourth album, and it marks major departure from her previous albums by incorporating a completely new sound. While in the past…

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