Dem Vinyl Boyz EP 131 - Taylor Swift - 1989

In this chart-topping episode of Dem Vinyl Boyz, we put the needle down on Taylor Swift’s pop breakthrough, 1989—the album that transformed her from country superstar to global pop icon. Released in 2014, 1989 marked a bold new era for Taylor, fully embracing synth-pop, 80s-inspired production, and glittering hooks that ruled the radio and rewrote the rules of pop stardom.

With massive singles like "Blank Space," "Shake It Off," "Style," and "Wildest Dreams," 1989 captured Taylor at her most confident, self-aware, and sonically adventurous. The album won the Grammy for Album of the Year and solidified her status as a cultural powerhouse, delivering anthem after anthem with sharp lyricism and polished production.

In this episode, we explore the evolution of Taylor’s sound, the stories behind her biggest hits, and how 1989 shaped the modern pop landscape. Whether you were dancing to it back in 2014 or discovering it on vinyl for the first time, 1989 remains a high point in Taylor’s discography—and a defining moment in pop music history.

Join Dem Vinyl Boyz as we celebrate Taylor Swift’s 1989, an album that doesn’t just sparkle—it roars.