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Olivia Rodrigo Goes Into Rock Star Mode with ‘Guts’

After the blockbuster success of her debut LP, “Sour,” and its smash “Drivers License,” the 20-year-old cranks up the volume and digs deep for its powerful follow-up, “Guts.”

By Caryn Ganz

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Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘Vampire’ Takes a Note From Taylor Swift

The pop singer’s new single dismantles a former paramour who was entranced by fame, borrowing a tactic from Swift’s career-shifting “Dear John.”

By Jon Caramanica

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The Young Women Who Make TikTok Weep

Songwriters who have found success on the app via emotional catharsis have expanded its range, and piqued the music industry’s interest.

By Jaime Molina for The New York Times