So, Taylor Swift Just Announced She’s Releasing An Entire New Album
"Before this year I probably would’ve overthought when to release this music at the ‘perfect’ time, but the times we’re living in keep reminding me that nothing is guaranteed. My gut is telling me that if you make something you love, you should just put it out into the world."
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Taylor Swift isn’t known for her spontaneity, especially when it comes to new music. Remember Lover? The build up was intense: her entire Instagram was wiped clean before a steady stream of candy-coloured posts were uploaded for weeks on end, finally reaching fever pitch at the release of the album cover.
But now, seemingly out of nowhere, the singer/songwriter has announced the release of her eighth studio album, Folklore.
On Instagram, Swift explained: “Most of the things I had planned this summer didn’t end up happening, but there is something I hadn’t planned on that DID happen.” Folklore is a compilation of 16 tracks, and includes collaborations with some of her musical heroes, including Aaron Dessner of the National, Justin Vernon of Bon Iver, William Bowery and longtime collaborator Jack Antonoff.
Swift also announced the video clip for the track, Cardigan will premiere tonight. Swift wrote and directed the entire project, and because it was shot during the pandemic, even took on her own hair, makeup and styling. A medical officer was even present on the day to ensure strict health and safety measures were adhered to.
