Swifties including Luxe Models
were left severely disappointed last week, when the woman herself decided to ban
her music from Spotify.
Swiftie: Fan of Taylor Swift
Yes, Luxe Models are
self-proclaimed Swifties and proud of it. For those of you not familiar with
the term, it’s a word used to describe fans of pop star Taylor Swift.
Originally known for her
passionate country music efforts, Swift has steadily been gaining a reputation
recently for her ability to craft a killer pop tune. She’s also got a fabulous
sense of style, and we worship at her altar. She manages to combine glamour
with demureness; something quite rare for the modern pop star, and which we
respect.
A Pop Music Heavyweight
Swift’s mission to rebrand
herself as a pop music heavyweight stepped up several gears recently with the
release of new album 1989, and lead
single, ‘Shake It Off.’ As you can imagine, they’ve both sold phenomenally
well, and topped various charts across the world.
Which is why it seems odd that
Taylor would take any step which could alienate her fans. Nevertheless, it
appears that she has taken one, as she has decided to withdraw her tracks frommusic-streaming service Spotify.
Not Willing to contribute Life’s Work to an Experiment
Speaking on the decision to Yahoo
News, Swift said that: "All I can say is
that music is changing so quickly, and the landscape of the music industry
itself is changing so quickly, that everything new, like Spotify, all feels to
me a bit like a grand experiment.
And
I'm not willing to contribute my life's work to an experiment that I don't feel
fairly compensates the writers, producers, artists, and creators of this music.
And I just don't agree with perpetuating the perception that music has no value
and should be free.
How Will She Shake That Off?
She
kind of makes a valid point. Working in the fashion industry, Luxe Models can’t
imagine what would happen if a designer, for example, went unpaid for their
art. Nevertheless, as Taylor points out, the music industry is changing, and it
just may leave her in the dust. How will she shake that off?
