Fearless (Taylor’s Version) by Taylor Swift // REVIEW The gold standard for country pop still holds up thirteen years on, with Swift’s songs of innocence and experience proving that time heals all wounds.

The suffix to Taylor Swift’s re-recording of her 2008 breakthrough album Fearless shouldn’t be dismissed as a footnote or an arbitrary artistic decision. With the master recordings of her first six albums sold along with her label, Big Machine, to … Continue reading Fearless (Taylor’s Version) by Taylor Swift // REVIEW The gold standard for country pop still holds up thirteen years on, with Swift’s songs of innocence and experience proving that time heals all wounds.

The ever-changing career of Taylor Swift The artist's tumultuous journey to record-breaking Grammy success.

Taylor Swift is one of the most important names in pop music at the moment , even in the music industry’s  ever-changing interests. After being nominated in six categories at this year’s Grammy Awards last week and winning Album of … Continue reading The ever-changing career of Taylor Swift The artist’s tumultuous journey to record-breaking Grammy success.

Folklore // REVIEW Taylor Swift’s surprise folklore delivers an ethereal dreamscape

In typical 2020 fashion, the music world was left in shock after Taylor Swift announced the arrival of her eighth studio album, Folklore, with only twelve hours notice. This surprise release is a unique move for Swift, who typically spends … Continue reading Folklore // REVIEW Taylor Swift’s surprise folklore delivers an ethereal dreamscape

Not Such a Bad ‘Reputation’ Taylor Swift’s Dublin shows combine the new and old Taylors to dramatic effect.

On June 15th and 16th, American superstar Taylor Swift’s reputation Stadium Tour arrived on Irish shores. It was her second stop on a three-city European leg, comprising also of Manchester and London. With the 110 foot tall main stage dominating … Continue reading Not Such a Bad ‘Reputation’ Taylor Swift’s Dublin shows combine the new and old Taylors to dramatic effect.

Taylor Swift doesn’t give a damn about her bad reputation A far cry from “Shake It Off”, “Look What You Made Me Do” has a hook about not liking you, getting harder, and many references to karma.

“Sorry, the old Taylor can’t come to the phone right now… Why? Because she’s dead.” Taylor Swift is savvy. After her social media was mysteriously wiped clean over a week ago, snippets of a writhing snake appeared –  a signal … Continue reading Taylor Swift doesn’t give a damn about her bad reputation A far cry from “Shake It Off”, “Look What You Made Me Do” has a hook about not liking you, getting harder, and many references to karma.