As I’m sure you all have heard about and/or seen, Taylor Swift’s video for her 1989 track “Blank Space” was released earlier this week (twice, actually, counting that awkward time that Yahoo completely effed up and leaked it prematurely). In the video – which some are claiming to be Swift’s best yet – T.Swift starts off in this…
With the pull of her Spotify catalog, an enticing sweepstakes, and the projected first platinum album of 2014, it’s no surprise that Taylor Swift’s new record, 1989, has been the center of Internet controversy for weeks. As it is Swift’s fifth studio album and first “fully pop” record, fans are more pumped than ever to…
Earlier Tuesday, Taylor Swift released the third single off of her upcoming album, 1989. The song is titled “Welcome to New York” and will be the first track on 1989. It was written by Taylor Swift and OneRepublic frontman, Ryan Tedder. Inspired by her own move to New York City, the track represents the wide-eyed enthusiasm that…
Taylor Swift is holding strong with her musical transition from country to pop with her recent release. This week, Swift released her new track “Out of the Woods” that was recorded with Fun. guitarist Jack Antonoff. The single is nothing short of a pop sensation with a beat that – to me, at least – is reminiscent of Robyn’s…
Shake it off, T.Swift fans! In a Spotify blog post earlier today, Spotify revealed that Taylor Swift has decided to remove her ENTIRE back catalogue from the streaming service. The decision comes as a second blow to fans after Swift, whose 1989 album was released last week, decided not to make the new album available for…
As lifelong music fans, our lives are soundtracked by the records we listen to. Our seasons change with each new album we find and cling to. Our favorite lyrics are often the flashlight’s glimmer that shine during the darkest of our nights. Here, Vinyl Mag’s staff reflects on their favorite albums of the year. How…
Hey there Vinyl Mag subscribers, long time no talk. To reign in the 2021 VM revival, consider this the first half of 2021’s staff top picks. 2020 and 2021 have definitely been a whirlwind, might I call them… “unprecedented times” (okay, I’m sorry… I won’t say it again). However, that can’t stop the jams from…
With Ryan Adams’ cover of 1989 releasing today, it’s only appropriate to take a moment to appreciate the allure that a good cover can have. In the case of Ryan Adams and Taylor Swift, it combines two totally different genres, giving pop songs a singer/songwriter feel. Other covers take old school classics and mold them into modern day…
The most important night in music is this coming Sunday, February 8. The purpose of the awards is to honor excellence in the music industry. While some of the nominations across several categories this year have notable snubs, here are our predictions for this year’s winners. Album of the Year: Sam Smith In the Lonely Hour While all the…
Best Albums Strange Desire by Bleachers and The Outsiders by Eric Church (Hannah Smith) A Toothpaste Suburb by Milo and Salad Days by Mac DeMarco (Trey Moss) The Pinkprint by Nicki Minaj, Broke With Expensive Taste by Azealia Banks, and 2014 Forest Hills Drive by J. Cole (DeShonna Johnson) The Balcony by Catfish and the Bottlemen (Jackie…