The Guide #212: The Taylor Swift backlash has me asking: how much good music can one artist really produce?

This week's newsletter dives into the backlash surrounding Taylor Swift's latest album, The Life of a Showgirl. Critics have labeled it a misstep in her otherwise stellar discography, suggesting that even a superstar like Swift can experience creative burnout. This matters because it raises questions about the pressures artists face to constantly produce quality work and how public perception can shift rapidly, impacting their careers.