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Entering ‘The Tortured Poets Department’

Aidan Judge, ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR April 23, 2024

Out with one era, in with another: once again, mega-popstar Taylor Swift has returned with a new installment to her discography. Poignantly titled “THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT,” Swift’s 11th studio album is a carefully curated look into a shattered heart following the end of a passionate relationship. This time, she’s letting listeners hear more about her life than ever before (which, in comparison to Swift’s previous work, is quite the statement in itself). 

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A Swift Grammy victory and ‘The Tortured Poets Department’

Alyssa Inserra February 27, 2024

The 66th Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 4, was a televised triumph for Taylor Swift and her fans. By the end of the night, Swift strutted out of the Crypto.com Arena with two Grammys in hand. One of those awards was for Album of the Year, which brought Swift from three to four of the same award, breaking the record for the number of wins.

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The future of rerecords

Abby Gibson November 14, 2023

Record labels are discussing a big change in the world of rerecording albums as the success of Taylor Swift’s “Taylor’s Version” releases increase. With Swift’s fourth re-recorded album released on Oct. 27, “1989 (Taylor’s Version),” record labels are discussing adding a clause to contracts for new signees to ensure that they do not rerecord albums for 10 to 30 years after they depart from the label. In some cases, labels are not allowing for artists to rerecord albums at all.

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‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’ re-ignites pop royalty

Aidan Judge, ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR October 31, 2023

Few artists could find a seamless way to connect items like polaroids, seagulls and pen clicks. In 2014, music industry topliner Taylor Swift did just that while transforming her career into an eclectic, synth-infused pop masterclass with the release of “1989.” Before the release of the Grammy-award-winning record, Swift flirted with unique, distinct genres as she began to progress into a fully-fledged pop star (songs like “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together” and “22” from her previous album tested the pop waters with her loyal country audience). Nine years to the day of the original release of “1989,” Swift has taken back her iconic record with “1989 (Taylor’s Version).”

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The 2023 VMAs: Celebrating hip-hop, women and Taylor Swift

Lara Rydesky September 26, 2023

Nearly four million viewers tuned in across multiple platforms to watch this year’s MTV Video Music Awards, which aired on Tuesday, Sept. 12.

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‘Welcome to the Eras Tour. I’ll be your host this evening, my name is Taylor.’

Mac Sykes March 28, 2023

While Glendale, Arizona, is known for its historic attractions, bustling party nightlife and artistic culture, after Friday, March 17, the area will forever be immortalized as Swift City – the birthplace of “The Eras Tour.” 

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All 10 Taylor Swift album openers ranked

Aidan Judge, ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR March 14, 2023

Swifties, are you ready for it? After five years of a touring hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, fans and the general public are eagerly waiting for the launch of Taylor Swift’s “The Eras Tour,” which will launch on Friday, March 17, in Glendale, Arizona, with two completely sold-out nights at State Farm Stadium. 

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Taylor Swift: More than a stereotype

Abby Gibson February 14, 2023

Valentine’s Day is here, and what better way to celebrate than with some love songs by Taylor Swift?

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Marketing (Taylor’s Version): the genius behind success of ‘Midnights’

Sky Hume November 8, 2022

When Republic Records superstar Taylor Swift released “Red (Taylor’s Version)” in Nov. 2021, Spotify crashed. Listeners were unable to load the album, or any other music, for at least 10 minutes.

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‘Midnights’ is a bedtime synthpop journey that comes from the heart

Aidan Judge, ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR October 26, 2022

It all started with an unforgettable surprise. On Aug. 28, musical juggernaut Taylor Swift was awarded “Best Music Video” at the 2022 VMA awards on MTV for her short film based on her No. 1 hit “All Too Well: 10 Minute Version.”

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Taylor Swift releases “Red (Taylor’s Version)”

Aidan Judge, SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE November 19, 2021

In late 2019, country-turned-pop sensation Taylor Swift announced she would re-record her first six studio albums in lieu of the purchase of her album masters by record executive Scooter Braun.

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Taylor Swift back in the studio to re-record old songs

Lauren Ballinger & Allie Millette February 23, 2021

This past month, music lovers have been introduced to a brand-new term that has made waves in the music industry and online: “(Taylor’s Version).” This phrase comes from “Love Story (Taylor’s Version),” released by Taylor Swift on Friday, Feb. 12.

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