Waxahatchee Shines at Thundergong! Benefit with Taylor Swift Cover

As the Rock Hall 2025 induction ceremony approaches, the music world is abuzz with the latest news surrounding Waxahatchee, the indie-rock project led by musician Katie Crutchfield.

Just last month, Crutchfield took the stage at the annual Thundergong! benefit hosted by actor Jason Sudeikis, where she delivered a captivating performance of Taylor Swift's "The Life of a Showgirl." Crutchfield's rendition leaned into the track's subtle country twang and storytelling, and she even welcomed a special guest vocalist to join her on Sabrina Carpenter's featured verse.

Earlier this year, Crutchfield and her twin sister Allison released the collaborative album "Snocaps," which Rolling Stone described as a "classic indie-rock record" that showcases the duo's different musical obsessions and skillsets. The publication praised the album, noting that "there's certainly no question that Waxahatchee is one of America's greatest rock bands."

In a separate development, the pop-punk band Bowling for Soup has also joined the Taylor Swift cover craze. After receiving multiple messages from fans suggesting that the band should take on Swift's "Actually Romantic," Bowling for Soup decided to oblige, sharing their version of the track over the weekend.

As the music world eagerly awaits the Rock Hall 2025 induction ceremony, it's clear that Waxahatchee and other artists continue to find inspiration in the work of Taylor Swift, cementing her enduring influence across generations.