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Exploring Taylor Swift’s alcohol lyrics

Exploring Taylor Swift’s alcohol lyrics

(Photo courtesy of: Teen Vogue) “Taylor Swift performs ‘Champagne Problems’ during an Eras Tour show.” Tyler Browne Connector Editor Throughout her long and storied career, Taylor Swift has established several lyrical motifs in her songs. However, it can be argued that none is more prevalent than references to alcoholic beverages. Swift’s lyrical fascination with alcohol

Big Time Rush return strong on “Another Life”

(Photo courtesy of: People) “Big Time Rush reunited in 2021 after a seven-year hiatus and released their first album in a decade this year.” Tyler Browne Connector Editor Over a decade after the release of their last album, boy band Big Time Rush has returned with “Another Life”, which perfectly updates their sound to fit

“1989 (Taylor’s Version)” protects Swift’s legacy

(Photo courtesy of: Forbes) “Taylor Swift announces the release of ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’ during an Eras Tour show in August.” Tyler Browne Connector Editor Pop star Taylor Swift released “1989 (Taylor’s Version)”, on Oct. 27, making it the fourth in her series of re-recorded albums. The original “1989” was released in 2014. The “Taylor’s Version”

Ten years later, “Night Time, My Time” still excels

(Photo courtesy of: Pitchfork) “Sky Ferreiera’s ‘Night Time, My Time’ is celebrating its tenth anniversary.” Jonathan Hatem Connector Staff “Night Time, My Time” by Sky Ferreira is 10 years old as of Oct. 29 this year. While the energetic electronic pop record was well received, it’s still her only full-length album release. This isn’t from

Rolling Stones return from a seven-year hiatus

(Photo courtesy of: AP News) “The Rolling Stones perform songs from their new album at a surprise club show.” Tyler Browne Connector Editor On Oct. 20, the Rolling Stones released “Hackney Diamonds,” their first album since 2016. The 21st century has been a tumultuous one for the Stones, who have released just two albums since

U2 dazzles in first performance at the Sphere

(Photo courtesy of: Wired) “U2 performs ‘Zoo Station’ as the first song of their debut performance at the Sphere.” Tyler Browne Connector Editor Irish rockers, U2, took the stage for the first time since 2019 on Sept. 29. The band are performing a residency, “U2:UV: Achtung Baby Live” at the Sphere, a brand-new venue in

All Time Low’s “Don’t Panic: It’s Longer Now” celebrates ten years

(Photo courtesy of: We Love DC). “All Time Low’s ‘Don’t Panic: It’s Longer Now’ has now been out for a decade.” Riley Fontana Connector Editor 2013 was undeniably one of the biggest years in the pop-punk underground revival and it got even bigger on September 30, 2013, when Baltimore band All Time Low released the

Boygenius masterminds a night of surprises for Boston fans

(Photo courtesy of: Rolling Stone)” Boygenius is a supergroup consisting of Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers and Lucy Dacus.” Savannah Baker Connector Editor After finishing their Europe tour, Boygenius returns to kick off their East Coast tour in Boston. The band played two back-to-back nights at the MGM Music Hall at Fenway on Sept. 25 and