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One of the four album covers for THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT features Swift in a state of distress with her hands in her hair. Swift released variants of the album cover with bonus tracks, and this specific cover comes with the bonus track The Black Dog. This photo eventually became the cover for THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT: THE ANTHOLOGY. Album cover | Beth Garrabrant

Taylor Swift fails to deliver with ‘THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT’

Aashi Venkat • April 23, 2024

Global mega-popstar Taylor Swift released her highly-anticipated album “THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT” on Friday, April 19, following months of excitement. Swift announced the album upon winning “Best...

Pop sensation Taylor Swift debuted as a country artist in 2005, and has grown astronomically since then. Photos courtesy of Kiana Mark.

Taylor takeover

Ananya Chaudhary and Jason Chu • April 8, 2024

From sold-out stadiums for the Eras Tour to social media frenzies, pop sensation Taylor Swift becomes increasingly popular after each album drop, with her impact expanding to college-level courses. Universities...

The 1989 (Taylors Version) album covers features Swift smiling with her hair tied into a messy ponytail and five seagulls surrounding her.

‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’ delivers on all its promises

Aashi Venkat • October 28, 2023

Pop singer Taylor Swift released the re-recording of her hit 2014 album “1989” on Oct. 27. This is the fourth re-recording on her journey to reclaim ownership of her first six albums, which became...

Donning a custom, lavender layered gown Swift performs the song “Long Live” from her third album “Speak Now.” The singer played from a blue guitar decorated with koi fish, a tribute to the same guitar she used during her “Speak Now” tour. Photo courtesy of Kiana Mark

Taylor Swift’s ‘Enchanted’ effects on Santa Clara

Samika Bhatkar, Taryn Lam, Liz Liu, Suhana Mahabal, Trisha Sannappanavar, Lindsey Tang, and Yixuan (Joyce) Li • August 31, 2023
Exploring the social and economic impact of Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras Tour’
Many concerts include pits, areas where attendees can stand close to the stage and experience their favorite artists up close.

In the pit

Jiya Singh • December 23, 2022
Amplifying the stories of the MVHS community at concerts
The Midnights album cover features Taylor Swift clicking a lighter, with the flame to her face

Taylor Swift flawlessly returns to pop with “Midnights”

Jiya Singh and Aashi Venkat • October 26, 2022
“Midnights” manages to both complement and diversify the singer-songwriter’s discography
The album cover features Taylor Swift sitting in a red Chevrolet Cabriolet and wearing a red hat, establishing the significance of the color

‘Red (Taylor’s Version)’ perfectly balances the old and the new

Aashi Venkat and Shivani Verma • November 20, 2021
Taylor Swift’s second re-recorded album is a compelling add to her discography

“Fearless (Taylor’s Version)” exceeds fan expectations

Kripa Mayureshwar and Shivani Verma • June 3, 2021
Fans reflect on Taylor Swift’s first re-recorded album
Swifts fame is often attributed to men, diminishing her value as a female artist.

Who made Taylor Swift famous?

Gauri Manoj and Mira Wagner • March 13, 2021
How recent sexist comments about Taylor Swift demonstrate society’s normalization of misogyny
The album art for Juice WRLDs posthumous rap album Legends Never Die.

Summer 2020 music releases provide needed relief during COVID-19

Gauri Manoj • September 13, 2020
Students discuss new releases and how COVID-19 has influenced the music industry
The folklore album cover features Taylor Swift standing alone in a forest, looking up at the trees.

A look into Taylor Swift’s unexpected album “folklore”

Shivani Verma • August 22, 2020
Swift pulls off a new genre while staying true to her roots
Love, Taylor: A review of new album Lover

Love, Taylor: A review of new album “Lover”

Emily Xia • September 10, 2019
Taylor Swift’s new album serves as a throwback for listeners
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