Challenging Taylor Swift’s Songwriting Skills is as Controversial as Testing One’s Belief in a Higher Power

In a recent interview, music producer Antoff drew a striking analogy when discussing Taylor Swift’s songwriting prowess, likening questioning her abilities to challenging someone’s faith in a higher power.

He emphasized the gravity of such an act, stating, “You just don’t go there.” Antoff’s unwavering support for Swift was evident as he declared, “I’m a little… sometimes.

But you come after my friend Taylor, you’re toast to me.”

This sentiment echoes a controversy sparked by Damon Albarn, frontman of Blur and Gorillaz, back in 2022. Albarn’s assertion that Swift “doesn’t write her own songs” stirred outrage among her devoted fan base, known affectionately as Swifties.

Albarn went on to praise artists like Billie Eilish and her brother, expressing a preference for their darker and more unconventional songwriting style over Swift’s.

Responding to Albarn’s remarks, Antonoff took to Twitter to express his disbelief, highlighting the absurdity of Albarn’s claims with a curt “Herb.”

In his latest interview, Antonoff didn’t shy away from expressing his disdain for one of Swift’s longtime adversaries, rapper Kanye West.

He dismissed West’s antics as attention-seeking and declared his disinterest in engaging with him. “It’s been a long time since I would’ve taken Kanye’s call,” Antonoff remarked, dismissing West’s attempts to shock as a “remarkable waste of space.”

His candid remarks underscored his unwavering loyalty to Swift and his readiness to defend her against detractors.