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Music Archive

Archives for August 2017

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August music roundup: 9 must-listen new releases, from Lizzo to Grizzly BearAugust music roundup: 9 must-listen new releases, from Lizzo to Grizzly Bear
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Spoiler: None of them are by Taylor Swift.

By Bridgett Henwood
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How “Despacito” became the biggest song of 2017How “Despacito” became the biggest song of 2017
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An anatomy of what made “Despacito” the most popular song of the year.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Taylor Swift’s new song evokes 2 iconic movies in both style and contentTaylor Swift’s new song evokes 2 iconic movies in both style and content
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The lyrics video for “Look What You Made Me Do” references both Gone Girl and Vertigo.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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VMA 2017: performances, winners, and highlightsVMA 2017: performances, winners, and highlights
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5 winners and 5 losers from an extremely boring VMAs5 winners and 5 losers from an extremely boring VMAs
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Despite Katy Perry’s best(?) efforts, the most exciting moment came courtesy of an absent Taylor Swift.

By Caroline Framke
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VMA 2017: a descendant of Robert E. Lee joined Heather Heyer’s mother to denounce racismVMA 2017: a descendant of Robert E. Lee joined Heather Heyer’s mother to denounce racism
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”We have made my ancestor an idol of white supremacy, racism, and hate.”

By Aja Romano
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Watch: Pink’s moving VMAs acceptance speech was about loving yourself for yourselfWatch: Pink’s moving VMAs acceptance speech was about loving yourself for yourself
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“We take the gravel and the shell and we make a pearl.”

By Constance Grady
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VMA 2017: watch Jared Leto’s moving tribute to Chris Cornell and Chester BenningtonVMA 2017: watch Jared Leto’s moving tribute to Chris Cornell and Chester Bennington
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“I see his face, which was always smiling.”

By Aja Romano
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Lorde had the flu. She performed at the VMAs anyway.Lorde had the flu. She performed at the VMAs anyway.
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There’s a good reason Lorde didn’t even attempt to sing during her performance.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Taylor Swift’s “Look What You Made Me Do” video is a pileup of self-aware momentsTaylor Swift’s “Look What You Made Me Do” video is a pileup of self-aware moments
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Starring many, many Taylor Swifts.

By Caroline Framke
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What to expect at the 2017 VMAsWhat to expect at the 2017 VMAs
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This year’s show promises a roster of star-studded performances, a commitment to social justice, and maybe even some T-Swift.

By Grant Rindner
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Taylor Swift and Katy Perry’s mutually beneficial feud, explainedTaylor Swift and Katy Perry’s mutually beneficial feud, explained
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The story of one of music’s silliest grudge matches.

By Constance Grady
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9 essential pieces of pop culture to catch up on this weekend9 essential pieces of pop culture to catch up on this weekend
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From Taylor Swift’s unfortunate (but still catchy) new single to an intriguing Robert Pattinson movie to the return of the Girlboss podcast.

By Vox Culture
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With Reputation, Taylor Swift has learned to stop worrying and love capitalismWith Reputation, Taylor Swift has learned to stop worrying and love capitalism
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If you want decent tour tickets, for example, you’ll have to complete “fun activities” like buying Swift’s merch.

By Caroline Framke
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Taylor Swift’s new single “Look What You Made Me Do” is dark and petty as hellTaylor Swift’s new single “Look What You Made Me Do” is dark and petty as hell
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Look out: The old Taylor Swift is dead, and the new Taylor Swift has been to Hot Topic.

By Constance Grady