Who Are Max Martin and Shellback? Meet Taylor Swift's Life of a Showgirl Producers

Taylor Swift’s “The Life of a Showgirl” songs sound familiar? It may not be an accident

If you've been driving yourself crazy trying to figure out why Taylor Swift's new songs remind you of something you've heard before, you're not alone.

Taylor Swift strides into 'Showgirl' era

Taylor Swift is in a sparkling new era. On Friday, she dropped her 12th studio album, 'The Life of a Showgirl', a collection of bouncy pop songs about love, marriage, success — and score-settling. For the hotly anticipated album, the 35-year-old artist reunited with Swedish hitmakers Max Martin and Shellback, and their influence is clear in the driving beats and catchy hooks. "Tonight all these lives converge here, the mosaics of laughter and co…

Taylor Swift’s Friends Are Loving The Life of a Showgirl

Sabrina Carpenter, 50 Cent, Nikki Glaser, and more celebrities are really excited about Taylor Swift’s new album.

Diehard Swifties Rank All 12 Tracks From Taylor Swift's "The Life of a Showgirl"

Harper's Bazaar editors rank all twelve tracks from Taylor Swift's highly anticipated new album "The Life of a Showgirl".

Taylor Swift’s new ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ album divides critics and fans

Swift's 12th studio album features collaborations Max Martin, Shellback and Sabrina Carpenter, with some critics calling it "a triumph" and "bangers for adults."

'The Life of a Showgirl' credits: See the full list of producers and collaborators on Taylor Swift's new album

Heavy-hitting producers Max Martin and Shellback were key players in the LP's creation. Mert Alas & Marcus Piggot Taylor Swift's 'The Life of a Showgirl' album coverKey PointsTaylor Swift's 12th album, The Life of a Showgirl, arrived on Oct. 3. Longtime collaborators Max Martin and Shellback played key roles in the album's creation. Pop star Sabrina Carpenter lends guest vocals to the closing track. Taylor Swift commands the spotlight, but she's…