(Photo courtesy of NPR) “Music fans against Ticketmaster rallying outside the U.S. Capitol during the Ticketmaster Senate hearing.” Sohini Nath Connector Staff Ticketmaster has been the (negative) talk of the town recently. During the COVID-19 pandemic, consummate singer-songwriter Taylor Swift released five studio albums, two of which were re-recorded. Swift also announced her Eras Tour…
Recording Academy awards another legacy pick with Bonnie Raitt for “Just Like That”
(Photo courtesy of Getty Images for The Recording Academy) “Bonnie Raitt received the award for “Song of the Year” at the 63rd Grammy Awards.” Jake Hogan Connector Contributor The Grammys have been held in high regard in the entertainment industry for decades and is known as the biggest night in music. Artists, producers and celebrities…
Taylor Swift sleepwalks through “Midnights” until “3am”
(Photo courtesy of Billboard) Taylor Swift breaks new sound barriers on her latest effort. Troy Lafond Connector Editor Among contemporary pop stars, very few have switched styles as seamlessly, effectively and consistently as Taylor Swift. Starting in country, transitioning to pop, and then, more recently, to alternative, she has shown a penance for constant musical…
“Red (Taylor’s Version)” Makes a Masterpiece Better
(Photo Courtesy of Kitty Committee) “Red” is Taylor Swift’s latest studio album and consists of several of her re-recorded hits. Troy Lafond Connector Editor “Red”, originally the fourth studio album by superstar Taylor Swift, is now the second re-recording in her push to get ownership over her music. Like the preceding “Fearless (Taylor’s Version)”, “Red…
“Evermore”: The second latest album by Taylor Swift that features a similar aesthetic to Folklore
‘Evermore’ is partly inspired by Emily Dickinson (Photo Courtesy of Republic Records) Michaela Wakefield Connector Contributor Taylor Swift’s new album, “Evermore”, was released in December of 2020, during the current pandemic. Swift’s new album features 15 songs, all of which tell a unique story that shares Swift’s experiences with various relationships throughout her life. The…
Taylor Swift’s “Folklore” is a Career Standout for a Pop Sensation
(Photo courtesy of Universal Music) Through powerful storytelling emanating from every track and a lush production landscape, “folklore” stands as one of the most impressive albums Swift has ever released. Troy Lanford Connector Editor The music career of pop sensation Taylor Swift has been one of the biggest of this generation to watch unfold. Starting…
Taylor Swift Returns to Form on “Lover”
“Lover” sold three million units worldwide through its first week. (Photo courtesy of Republic Records) Troy Lafond Connector Editor Taylor Swift released her seventh studio album, “Lover,” on Aug. 23, 2019. Following on the heels of her divisively received “reputation,” “Lover” strives for an artistic comeback for Taylor, and she mostly succeeds in doing so.…
Taylor Swift dove “Fearless” into fame 10 years ago
“Fearless” was Swift’s second studio album. (Photo courtesy of Big Machine) Troy Lafond Connector Staff On Nov. 11, 2008, a little over 10 years ago, now-world renowned country and pop superstar Taylor Swift released her sophomore studio album “Fearless.” At the time, Taylor Swift was fairly well known in the country industry, but not necessarily…
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