The Life of a Showgirl was meant to be a fresh start for Taylor Swift. Following a string of melancholic releases (folklore and evermore, both 2020; Midnights, 2022; and The Tortured Poets Department, 2024), Showgirl promised to usher in a new era of fun, upbeat pop. And in many ways, Showgirl does turn a newContinue reading “Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl review: a tired encore to her career thus far”
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Gracie Abrams’ The Secret of Us: a frustratingly underwhelming sophomore record
Gracie Abrams’ highly anticipated second album, The Secret of Us, was released on Friday 21st June. Since the release of her debut EP Minor in 2020, Abrams has solidified herself in the soft, ‘sad-girl pop’ scene through her emotional, yearning lyrics and her ethereal, gentle voice. Despite this, The Secret Of Us is not withoutContinue reading “Gracie Abrams’ The Secret of Us: a frustratingly underwhelming sophomore record”