Joe Jonas Weighs in on Taylor Swift's New Album, a Decade After Their Split

In October 2025, news writer Ryan Coleman reported on Taylor Swift's ex-boyfriend Joe Jonas commenting on the pop star's latest album, The Life of a Showgirl. Jonas and Swift dated briefly in 2008 when they were both teenagers, and their messy breakup is rumored to have inspired several of Swift's early hit songs.

Now, over a decade later, Jonas has broken his silence on Swift's musical evolution. "I've heard some of it," he told Esquire magazine. "I think she's obviously the biggest artist out there, and I think it's good. Everybody's got an opinion about it, but from what I've heard, there are some catchy melodies."

Swift's sound has indeed changed dramatically since her country music origins. The Life of a Showgirl features a more synth-pop and retro electric guitar sound, a far cry from the twangy tunes of her early career. However, her songwriting remains deeply personal, with many of the album's lyrics directly referencing her current fiancé, NFL star Travis Kelce.

While Swift's past relationships have often been the subject of her music, her exes don't always choose to comment on her new releases. Jonas' willingness to weigh in on The Life of a Showgirl is a rare move, especially considering the infamy surrounding their brief but tumultuous romance over 15 years ago.