Producer Aaron Dessner recently addressed the massive Gracie Abrams Death Wish drama. First, he spoke to Billboard about their brand new album, Daughter From Hell. The highly anticipated project officially arrived on July 17.
However, one specific track immediately caused intense internet rumors. Fans heavily speculated that the harsh lyrics were actually about pop superstar Taylor Swift. Therefore, Dessner decided to finally clear up the confusion.
The producer firmly denied the celebrity gossip. In reality, he claimed the song targets a friend’s toxic ex-boyfriend. “Yeah, definitely not,” he said about the viral Swift theories.
Furthermore, Dessner insisted he rarely knows the exact subjects of her songs. This creates a very convenient wall of plausible deniability. Consequently, the duo can generate massive media buzz without ever angering powerful celebrities.
Dessner also revealed his absolute favorite tracks from the new album. Here are the songs he loves the most:
During the interview, Dessner claimed that Abrams intentionally avoided making obvious pop hits. Instead, he stated her artistic motivation is purely about the music. However, we have to look much closer at this strategic narrative.
Actually, Abrams is a highly calculated pop star. She recently opened for the biggest global stadium tour in music history. Ultimately, choosing a softer indie sound is a deliberate branding choice to stand out in the crowded pop market.
Beyond the studio, Dessner recently played live with several famous artists. For example, he joined Noah Kahan on stage in New York despite severe weather warnings. Previously, he also played in massive NFL stadiums with Taylor Swift.
Overall, navigating the pop music world requires intense strategy. If you want to read more about pop star media drama, check out this recent Cardi B Britney Spears comparison. Finally, you can follow Abrams’ official chart success directly on Billboard.
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