Taylor Swift - Vulture

Taylor Swift

Like a champion tennis player or a wizened clockmaker, Taylor Swift has been training all her life to be the artisan she is today. Maybe her progression from writing songs about storybook romances to songs about not fitting into antiquated gender roles went swimmingly because it dovetails with a larger ideological shift, from the dream of picket-fenced, pastoral living to a simpler fantasy: the desire to be truly free. — Craig Jenkins, “Midnights’ Moonlit Lessons”

grammys 2025 The Snubs and Surprises of the 2025 Grammy Nominations Beyoncé is finally country enough — but got abandoned in R&B. By Justin Curto
awards season Who Will Be Nominated at the 2025 Grammys? Taylor Swift versus Beyoncé is one of the least interesting narratives. By Justin Curto
artifacts 100 Pieces of Pop Culture That Defined Obamacore You know them when you see them — whether they were genius or, well, not. By Nate Jones

rankings

All 245 Taylor Swift Songs, Ranked

There are at least ten stone-cold classics in her discography. By Nate Jones

champagne problems ‘She Eats, She Pays, She Gets the F– Out’ Servers, bartenders, and owners explain what happens when Taylor Swift visits their NYC restaurants. By Rachel Handler
look what you made them do ‘It Made Me Believe That Love Wasn’t Real Anymore. And I Puked.’ Swifties on Cornelia Street took the Joe Alwyn breakup news as well as you’d expect. By Rachel Handler

All The Eras

The Performative Poets Department On her new album, Taylor Swift is restless, fed up, and a little too aware of what everyone wants.
132 Gut Reactions to Every Track on Taylor Swift’s Double Album “This woman puts the B in subtle.”
The Eras Tour Film Is Sequined Asset Management Taylor Swift’s big-screen adaptation is almost too much movie.
Midnights’ Moonlit Lessons Taylor Swift’s tenth album reveals a simpler fantasy: the desire to be truly free.
Taylor Swift Is Done Self-Mythologizing On evermore As folklore did, the stories in evermore ask us to consider what motivates women when they act desperately against their interests.
folklore Isn’t a Return to Taylor Swift’s Roots, But Somewhere She’s Never Been Her stories here are more purposeful, if a little less personal.
Taylor Swift Finally Invites You Into Her Narrative on Miss Americana Miss Americana peels away some of Taylor Swift’s complexities to reveal even more complexities.
The Old Taylor Is Back on Lover and the Best She’s Been in Years Lover finds Swift getting back to the business of writing aching, universal love songs, and business is good.
Taylor Swift’s Reputation Fixates on Big Enemies and Budding Romance She’s fighting for respect while trying to let her guard down, learning to trust again while working through feelings of betrayal.
Taylor Swift’s 1989 Is Her Most Conservative Album Yet If the past decade in pop has often felt like a dark, twisted, apocalyptic rager, Swift has been its designated driver.

Taylor Swift’s Red and the Art of Never Seeing It Coming After this, Taylor Swift retired her surprised face.
Speak Now Is a Peek Into Taylor Swift’s Future After a very public run-in with Kanye West, Taylor Swift pivoted toward pop music.
Taylor Swift’s Fearless Mined Teenage Angst in Real Time She was a real live teenager writing about the lives of other real live teenagers
On Her Self-Titled Debut, Taylor Swift Captured the Drama of Teenage Heartbreak It was also the first and last time Taylor was a believable underdog.

T(aylor)MZ

Taylor Swift’s Catches, Arranged by Height A visual overview of the singer’s companions’ verticality.
Jason Kelce Apologizes for ‘Greeting Hate with Hate’ in Phone Snatching Video “In that moment, I fell down to a level that I shouldn’t have.”
How Much Money Can Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Add to Baseball? The MLB might’ve scored a new audience tonight with Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce in attendance.
The Grotesquerie Cast Has Nothing But Praise for Team Player Travis Kelce Even though he didn’t teach them anything about football.
Zach Bryan Ding-Dong-Ditched the Swifties “Don’t drink and tweet. Don’t drink and tweet!!”
Will Taylor Swift Be at Travis Kelce’s Next Game? And other burning football questions, answered.
Why Is Taylor Swift Hugging Brittany Mahomes Such a Big Deal? Patrick Mahomes reiterated that he won’t be making an endorsement “either way.”
Taylor Swift and Brittany Mahomes Meet Up on the Tennis Courts The two were on a double date at the U.S. Open on Sunday, days after Trump thanked Mahomes for her support.

The Extended Taylorverse

switched on pop Feb. 9, 2023

The L.A. Guitar Shop Reinventing Indie FolkEveryone from Taylor Swift to Phoebe Bridgers is on an Old Style kick.

By Charlie Harding and Reanna Cruz
all the stars are here Feb. 7, 2023

Taylor Swift Worked the Room at the 2023 GrammysEveryone from Jack Antonoff to SZA to Bonnie Raitt got pics.

By Bethy Squires

grammys 2023 Feb. 1, 2023

The Secrets of Pop’s Favorite Mastering EngineerHow to make Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, and Adele sound perfect.

By Justin Curto
my music video is dropping Jan. 27, 2023

Obviously, There’s a Lotta Lavender in the ‘Lavender Haze’ VideoIt is once again time to meet Taylor Swift at midnight.

By Jennifer Zhan
you’re on your own live nation Jan. 24, 2023

Senate Piles On Live Nation, Ticketmaster at Ticketing HearingWhile, yes, peppering in some Taylor Swift references.

By Justin Curto
fancasts Jan. 22, 2023

Who Should Perform at the Coronation of King Charles?Vulture has some suggestions.

By Bethy Squires
break ups to break ups Jan. 18, 2023

This Season’s Highly Specific Breakup Anthems, RankedEveryone is smoking on ex packs right now.

By Bethy Squires
besties Jan. 17, 2023

Surprise, Taylor Swift and SZA Have Zero BeefThe two will continue to share custody of Phoebe Bridgers.

By Alejandra Gularte
oscars 2023 Dec. 21, 2022

Taylor Swift’s All Too Well Oscar Hopes Are Long GoneBut she’s still in contention for her song “Carolina” from Where the Crawdads Sing.

By Justin Curto
first they came for the pjs Dec. 14, 2022

Stalking Celebrity Jets Became the Internet’s Pastime Thanks to @CelebJetsKylie Jenner and Elon Musk have become main characters in the PJ universe.

By Alejandra Gularte
my lawsuit is dropping Dec. 12, 2022

Taylor Swift Shook Off Her Copyright Lawsuit Ahead of TrialIt’s unclear whether both sides reached a settlement.

By Justin Curto
ticketmonster Dec. 12, 2022

You May Have Another Shot at Getting Taylor Swift TicketsCheck your email (especially if you had Ticketmaster issues).

By Justin Curto

directors on directors Dec. 9, 2022

Just Imagine the ‘All Too Well’ Short Film (Guillermo’s Version)Guillermo del Toro has now confirmed that he’s a Swiftie.

By Jennifer Zhan
auteur era Dec. 9, 2022

Taylor Swift Is Writing and Directing a MovieAll Too Well (120 Minute Version)?

By Rebecca Alter
dolls kill Dec. 8, 2022

And on the Eighth Day of Christmas: 8 M3GANs DancingIt’s nice to have one friend, but eight?

By Wolfgang Ruth
karma’s a relaxing thought Dec. 6, 2022

Everything We Know About the Swiftie-Ticketmaster LawsuitAn attorney said more than 200 other potential plaintiffs have reached out since Friday.

By Jennifer Zhan
sexy baby winter Nov. 25, 2022

There’s Now an Acoustic Version of Taylor Swift’s ‘Anti-Hero’Still no “Lavender Haze” music video in sight.

By Alejandra Gularte
the industry Nov. 23, 2022

Ticketmaster Faces Multiple Inquiries After Bungling Taylor Swift PresaleAmy Klobuchar will be holding a Senate hearing on a lack of competition in the ticketing industry.

By Justin Curto
ask an expert Nov. 21, 2022

What Would Breaking Up Ticketmaster and Live Nation Actually Do?“They don’t have a Ticketmaster in Europe. They have competition, and ticket prices are lower.”

By Justin Curto
remember that time Nov. 18, 2022

Taylor Swift Playing a Dead Body on CSI Sums Up Her Entire BrandThe guest spot marks one of the first instances in Swift’s long-standing pattern of depicting experimentation as essential to self-discovery.

By Olivia Rutigliano
ticketmonster Nov. 18, 2022

Look What Taylor Swift Fans Made Ticketmaster DoSwift said “it really pisses me off” that fans struggled with Ticketmaster.

By Justin Curto
global swiftie economy Nov. 17, 2022

Earth Isn’t Big Enough for Taylor Swift’s Fan BaseSome of us are gonna have to take one for the team.

By Jesse David Fox

is my single dropping? Nov. 16, 2022

John Early Urged Taylor Swift to Release ‘Anti-Hero’ As a Lead SingleHe discussed record-release strat on the music-video set.

By Bethy Squires
swift-steen Nov. 15, 2022

Bruce Springsteen Has Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Tickets. Do You?Baby, he was born to run to Ticketmaster.

By Jason P. Frank
grammys 2023 Nov. 15, 2022

The Snubs and Surprises of the 2023 Grammy NominationsBeyoncé is in a good spot — and so are Mary J. Blige, ABBA, and even DJ Khaled.

By Justin Curto
taylor’s version Nov. 13, 2022

The Complete Winners List for the MTV EMAs (Taylor’s Version)Hosted by Rita Ora and Taika Waititi.

By Bethy Squires
it’s the remix Nov. 7, 2022

Taylor Swift Has Even More Jack Antonoff for YouIn the form of a Bleachers “Anti-Hero” remix.

By Justin Curto
charts (taylor’s version) Oct. 31, 2022

Taylor Swift’s Midnights Makes the Whole Top Ten of Billboard’s Hot 100 ShimmerA day after she earned her 11th No. 1 album with a nice million-sale week.

By Jennifer Zhan
london boy Oct. 28, 2022

Taylor Swift Had a Pretty Misérable Les Miz Screen Test With Eddie Redmayne“I was like, this has immediately become a nightmare for me,” Swift said.

By Jennifer Zhan
switched on pop Oct. 27, 2022

How Midnights Sonically Convinces Us That Taylor Swift Actually Broke CurfewHint: With the help of “a very low, almost boiling bass patch that adds an air of discomfort to whatever it accompanies.”

By Charlie Harding, Nate Sloan, and Reanna Cruz
just thinking … Oct. 27, 2022

Could Taylor Swift and Jack Antonoff Be Working on More Music Together?Joe Alwyn and Margaret Qualley have once again left them to their own devices.

By Justin Curto
ask an expert Oct. 27, 2022

Grading Taylor Swift’s ‘Karma’ With a Buddhist-Studies Professor“I thought it was going to be crap, and then I listened and found myself humming it later.”

By Justin Curto

i’m the problem Oct. 27, 2022

Taylor Swift Edited Her ‘Anti-Hero’ Video to Remove Scale Reading ‘FAT’The YouTube music video has now been edited as well.

By Justin Curto
shimmer! Oct. 25, 2022

Taylor Swift Shimmers in the ‘Bejeweled’ Music VideoCan you count all of the Easter Eggs?

By Alejandra Gularte
album review Oct. 24, 2022

Midnights’ Moonlit LessonsTaylor Swift’s tenth album reveals a simpler fantasy: the desire to be truly free.

By Craig Jenkins
wyd tn? (taylor’s version) Oct. 22, 2022

A Brief History of Taylor Swift’s Horniest SongsHorniness is well documented within the Taylor Swift Musical Universe.

By Jason P. Frank
late night snacks Oct. 21, 2022

There’s a New Taylor Swift–Inspired Cookie Recipe for MidnightsWhat time is it? Cookie o’clock.

By Alejandra Gularte
midnights Oct. 21, 2022

Taylor Swift’s Most Notable Midnights LyricsOrganized by self-loathing, revenge, falling in love, and falling apart.

By Alejandra Gularte
midnights Oct. 21, 2022

‘Vigilante Shit’ Is Taylor Swift’s Mic Drop to the Scooter Braun DramaA return to the scorekeeping, revenge-seeking Swift we thought we might have seen the last of.

By Justin Curto
videology Oct. 21, 2022

Taylor Swift’s Dream About a Killer Daughter-in-Law Comes to Life in ‘Anti-Hero’Starring Mary Elizabeth Ellis, John Early, and Mike Birbiglia.

By Justin Curto
midnights Oct. 21, 2022

Taylor Swift’s Swear-iest Midnights Lyrics, RankedTaylor, after dark.

By Jackson McHenry
midnights Oct. 21, 2022

Everything We Know About Taylor Swift’s MidnightsIncluding the music videos, full track list, Lana Del Rey collab, and lyrics from around the world.

By Alejandra Gularte

cue the mayhem Oct. 21, 2022

Taylor Swift Has Clocked In and Finally Released MidnightsShe announced seven surprise bonus tracks at 3 a.m.

By Jennifer Zhan
midnights Oct. 21, 2022

Sad: Lana Del Rey Says Fewer Than 20 Words on MidnightsIt’s giving … literal snow.

By Wolfgang Ruth
midnights Oct. 21, 2022

Taylor Swift Just Canceled ElevatorsOn her new album Midnights.

By Wolfgang Ruth
it’s gonna go down in flames Oct. 20, 2022

Taylor Swift’s ‘Blank Space’ Played Liz Truss Out on a U.K. BroadcastIn a prerelease twist even Swift couldn’t plot.

By Justin Curto
the industry Oct. 20, 2022

The Pop-Star Album Rollout Has ReturnedMidnights is the latest example of artists using the attention-grabbing power of … announcing things in advance.

By Justin Curto
into it Oct. 20, 2022

Taylor Swift Is the Greatest Self-Portraitist of Our TimeAs we near the release of her new album, Midnights, we try to figure out whether we’ll truly know her — and if that even matters.

By Sam Sanders
what goes around comes around Oct. 20, 2022

We Made a Track List for Taylor Swift’s Supposedly Lost Album“Karma is real.”(?)

By Alejandra Gularte
vulture 10x10 Oct. 20, 2022

The Sleepless Puzzle23-Down, Four Letters: Word before a long ooooooh in “Bohemian Rhapsody.”

By Malaika Handa