I was around six or seven years old when I stumbled upon Taylor Swift. Sitting on my bedroom floor with my twin sister, I watched her belt to her hometown critics about how good her life would become once she’s “livin’ in a big ol’ city.” I’ve been captivated by her since — her lyricism and … [Read more…]
On Aug. 9, 2023, Taylor Swift announced the release date of her re-recorded album “1989 (Taylor’s Version)” during the final show of the Eras Tour’s first U.S. leg. Many already saw it coming. Taylor Swift’s fans are infamous for being Swifties by day and detectives by night, diligently following the trails of clues that Swift … [Read more…]
We were both young when I first saw her — I close my eyes, and the flashback starts: it’s a school-wide talent show, I am five years old and the four sixth-grade girls singing “Love Story” are the only act that catch my attention. Fast forward fifteen years: last Thursday, I watched Taylor Swift, in … [Read more…]
Tuesday night’s James Taylor concert brought together audiences from all walks of life. For some reason, I was in awe at the sheer volume of fedoras, flat caps, baseball hats and glasses retainers — fashion faux-pas for self-conscious Gen Z-ers but a welcome sight for me. Unlike last week’s Frostfest, this Frost Amphitheater concert drew … [Read more…]