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The 13 Most Ruthless Taylor Swift Lyrics, From "Picture To Burn" To 'Tortured Poets'

Taylor Swift's songwriting showcases brutal honesty and ruthless storytelling, making her one of the most renowned writers of the generation. [ more ]

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Like eating too much chocolate': Guardian readers on Taylor Swift's The Tortured Poets Department

The album 'The Tortured Poets Department' by Taylor Swift is praised for its poetic lyrics and personal songwriting style, although some may find it repetitive by the end. [ more ]

Vulture

Emma Stone and Her 'Oddities' Are Credited on Tortured Poets

Taylor Swift's song 'Florida!!!' features a hidden collaboration with Emma Stone, credited as 'Emily Jean Stone' for 'Oddities.' [ more ]

New York Post

Forget bad blood: Bad words on Taylor Swift's albums increased with every release before 'TTPD': unscientific Reddit study

Taylor Swift is incorporating more explicit language into her lyrics as she progresses through her music career. [ more ]

New York Post

Poetic justice - Taylor Swift spills bad blood on 'The Tortured Poets Department': review

Taylor Swift's newest album features raw, honest lyrics showcasing her 'IDGAF' era, with specific references likely aimed at her exes. [ more ]

Secret London

You Can Now Go On A Taylor Swift 'London Boy' Inspired Walking Tour In London

Taylor Swift fans can now take guided walking tours of London based on the locations mentioned in her lyrics.

The tours are offered by ToursByLocals and are led by passionate experts who are certified Swifties. [ more ]

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Kacey Musgraves: Deeper Well review tasteful zen has its limits

Kacey Musgraves has moved away from her previous themes

Deeper Well album combines mature and generic elements, with some standout tracks. [ more ]

Washington Post

Singer-songwriter Jess Williamson keeps playing herself home

Williamson transforms visual observations into compelling lyrics.

Her music blends photography and storytelling for a unique artistic expression. [ more ]

Washington Post

For pop musician Jane Remover, experimentation is everything

Jane Remover is a 20-year-old musician who has been making and releasing music for years under different aliases and styles.

She takes a maximalist, genre-agnostic approach to experimental pop. [ more ]

Washington Post

Pop band No Vacation serves up sun-kissed melancholy

No Vacation is a pop band that started off practicing loudly in their college housing.

The band is known for their bright beats and melancholic music, with lyrics that prompt introspection. [ more ]

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Marika Hackman says her lyrics were already 'super gay' before coming out

Marika Hackman's lyrics were already 'super gay' before she came out in 2017.

Her latest album, Big Sigh, explores themes of love, lust, anxiety, and depression. [ more ]

TechCrunch

Watch: Spotify's move to paywall lyrics is putting pressure on free users

Spotify is moving lyrics behind its paid service wall to incentivize free users to upgrade. [ more ]

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Song lyrics getting simpler, more repetitive, angry and self-obsessed study

Lyrics have become simpler and more repetitive over the last 40 years.

There has been a shift towards angrier and more self-obsessed lyrics in songs across various genres. [ more ]

Pitchfork

Tatyana: It's Over

Pop music is becoming increasingly literal in its lyrics, lacking subtext and mystery.

Tatyana's album 'It's Over' may suffer from modern cliches, but it stands out for its catchy dance-pop tunes and refusal to compromise on melody. [ more ]

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On Residente's New Album, a Troublemaker Reveals His Heart

Residente is still deeply invested in lyrics and storytelling despite the album's title

Residente's new album features diverse influences and collaborations showcasing a wide range of musical styles and themes. [ more ]

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How Psychiatry Broke the Top 40

Pop music is increasingly referencing mental health topics such as panic attacks and therapy.

Mental health references in pop music have become more normalized and even romanticized. [ more ]

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K-pop group's new track banned over 'sexually explicit' lyrics

South Korea's national broadcaster, KBS, has banned (G)I-DLE's new track "Wife" due to its sexually explicit lyrics.

KBS did not provide specific details of the lyrics that led to the ban but noted the presence of metaphorical lyrics with sexual nuances.

Other songs from (G)I-DLE's upcoming album have been approved for broadcast. [ more ]

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The Smile: Wall of Eyes review | Alexis Petridis's album of the week

Thom Yorke expresses frustration in The Smile's second album, Wall of Eyes.

The album continues Yorke's signature lyrical themes of fear, anger, and despair. [ more ]

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KD the Poet in San Jose | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

KD the Poet delivers thought-provoking lyrics in well-produced tracks.

His live performances offer an elevated experience beyond his recorded work. [ more ]

Pitchfork

Peter Gabriel: i/o

Peter Gabriel's album 'i/o' explores themes of birth and death and universal experiences in a unique way.

Critics have pointed out weaknesses in the album's lyrics, but overall, 'i/o' is a strong release. [ more ]

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