In this end-of-year episode of WorkTape, we reflect on the spectacle of the Tyson vs. Paul fight before diving into some heavy Grammy talk, including Taylor Swift's record-breaking seventh Album of the Year nomination and the creative stagnation critics see in her latest work. We also unpack Linkin Park’s controversial return with a new frontwoman, Emily Armstrong, and what that means for legacy acts. Rounding out the discussion is a deep dive on McGee, a rising independent artist gaining serious traction after his SNL debut. Join us for yet another discussion on these points and more in this episode.

🎧 Episode Highlights:

• Did Taylor Swift's Tortured Poets Department deserve a seventh Album of the Year nomination?
• Are Jack Antonoff and Taylor stuck in a repetitive, 80s-influenced creative rut?
• Is today’s major-label music too ROI-driven to be truly innovative?
• Should Linkin Park have continued under a different name after Chester’s passing?
• Does Emily Armstrong successfully channel Chester’s legacy—or is this a branding misstep?
• Why do most bands fail when trying to replace iconic frontmen?
• Is McGee a nostalgic revivalist or a genuinely fresh voice in modern music?