Taylor Swift’s “Cleveland” And A Wild Week In Pop Music

Taylor Swift put out a song called “Cleveland,” and for anyone anywhere near Cleveland, Ohio, that title alone hits like a headline and a hometown postcard at the same time. We talk through what we hear in the moment, why the Travis Kelce connection adds fuel to the conversation, and how a “local” song can instantly trigger memory, pride, and a sense of belonging. Then we zoom out to why this week in the music industry feels so loud. We react to the chart story around Ella Langley’s “Choosin...