Brand New Album from Big Machine Exposed: ‘Shameless Greed’ Unleashed to the World
Taylor Swift, the acclaimed singer, finds herself embroiled in a bitter feud with Big Machine Label Group and music executive Scooter Braun. The dispute escalated following the news of an unauthorized live album set to be released soon.
Swift, at 30 years of age, has been openly battling with Braun since she voiced her disapproval of his acquisition of Big Machine, along with the rights to her first six albums. The tensions peaked when Swift alerted her fans of the label’s plan to drop an album featuring her live performances without her consent.
In the affirmation shared on her Instagram Story, Swift made it clear that she had not endorsed this release. She stated, “I’m always honest with you guys about this stuff so I just wanted to tell you that this release is not approved by me.”
The snippet stirring controversy is believed to be from an album titled “Live From Clear Channel Stripped 2008,” spotted by vigilant Swifties on her streaming profiles. Despite the listed release date of 2017, Swift clarified that the recording actually dates back to 2008 when she was 18.
Condemning the move as “tasteless” and “very transparent,” the Grammy winner accused Braun and his cohorts of greed amid the ongoing pandemic crisis. She insinuated that the unauthorized album symbolizes a desperate attempt to recuperate their ill-advised $330 million investment in her music.
Swift had previously lashed out at Braun in a lengthy Tumblr post in July 2019, expressing her dismay over him gaining control of her masters. She characterized the situation as her “worst case scenario” and denounced Braun for manipulating her into an undesired association with him.
The feud took a public turn when Braun and Big Machine CEO Scott Borchetta refuted Swift’s claims, arguing that she had prior knowledge of the sale and was not blindsided by the announcement, as she had stated in her post.
The ongoing dispute between Swift and Big Machine Label Group has captivated the music industry and fans alike, with both parties vehemently defending their positions. As the drama unfolds, observers await the next chapter in this saga of power struggles and artistic ownership.
