There’s no denying the effect Taylor Swift has on her fans, both casual and devoted, as she manages to consistently keep them on their toes, especially in anticipation of new releases. Having announced her upcoming album, Midnights, while accepting an…
‘Amsterdam’ review: Despite a stellar Christian Bale, Russell’s latest is a massive misfire
Amsterdam is a new period comedy thriller written, directed, and produced by David O. Russell. Released through 20th Century Studios. At their best, David O. Russell’s movies will revel in their mayhem. They’re infused with the tenaciousness and/or thunderousness of…
The 50 Best Albums of 2021
Despite all the ups and downs in the world this year, 2021 was a good year for music of all sorts. There were thrilling returns by veteran artists, impressive debuts from newer acts, and the development of fascinating new scenes…
“Red (Taylor’s Version)” Review: Taylor Swift has always been in a league of her own
Red (Taylor’s Version) displays the snarky maturity and calm that comes from being a formerly precocious 22-year-old woman capable of juggling genres with ease.
‘Fearless (Taylor’s Version)’ Book Playlist: 13 YA novels to read while listening to Taylor Swift
The pandemic seems to bring the reign of Taylor Swift. Not only has she released two brand new albums, but now she just released a re-recording of her classic album Fearless. Now, this was my jam in middle school, and…
The Legal Battle Over an Artist’s Music (Taylor’s Version)
Another chapter in the perpetual war between business and art was written this week, as Taylor Swift has rerecorded her album Fearless (Taylor’s Version). This begs the question, who actually owns an artist’s music? For the average fan, the answer…
‘evermore’ review: Taylor Swift expands her emblematic songwriting
To me, Taylor Swift hasn’t improved as a songwriter. She’s merely evolved. Her pivot to folk and piano-laden ballads doesn’t signal some attempt at “high-brow art.” The recent change-of-pace is simply another chapter for one of the biggest singer-songwriters in…