Taylor Swift just dropped a bomb on her fans with the announcement of her new album Folklore which will feature collaborations with some legendary artists.
"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," said Swift on Twitter. Written and recorded entirely during the pandemic, the news of her 8th studio album was not one she would have predicted ahead of time.
Surprise 🤗 Tonight at midnight I’ll be releasing my 8th studio album, folklore; an entire brand new album of songs I’ve poured all of my whims, dreams, fears, and musings into. Pre-order at https://t.co/zSHpnhUlLb pic.twitter.com/4ZVGy4l23b
— Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) July 23, 2020
Folklore will see collaborations with The National's Aaron Dessner and Bryce Dessner, Bon Iver's Justin Vernon, William Bowery, as well as Jack Antonoff, who produced 'Lover'.
BANDWAGON TV
— Aaron Dessner (@aaron_dessner) July 23, 2020
We are incredibly proud of the collaborative work @taylorswift13 & @aaron_dessner have created together on her new album ‘folklore’, with orchestrations from @bryce_dessner. We can’t wait for you to hear it! https://t.co/EF2fWoe6jC
— The National (@TheNational) July 23, 2020
Swift also hinted that Bon Iver would be singing in a track with her, hence keeping fans on their toes.
Taylor Swift and Bon Iver
— ลิ니 Boo 🌈🍒☁️| +𝙷𝔜𝔏𝚃+ (@StayBtch28) July 23, 2020
Taylor Swift and Bon Iver
Taylor Swift and Bon Iver
Taylor Swift and Bon Iver
Taylor Swift and Bon Iver pic.twitter.com/bOrVBCcCyj
Taylor Swift feat Bon Iver????? WE FUCKING WON
— femme fatale (@eliesaaab) July 23, 2020
The album will be released on all major streaming platforms tomorrow, 24 July at 11AM (TH/ID Standard Time) or 12PM (SG/PH/MY Standard Time). Swifties are in for a second treat, as Swift announced that the music video of 'cardigan' will also premiere on Youtube on the same day.
The music video for “cardigan” will premiere tonight, which I wrote/directed. A million thank you’s to my brilliant, bad ass video team - Cinematographer Rodrigo Prieto, producer Jil Hardin, executive producer Rebecca Skinner, AD Joe ‘Oz’ Osbourne pic.twitter.com/2hNXnzFbwY
— Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) July 23, 2020
On top of that, Swifties can take home a wearable piece of Folklore, with a cardigan inspired by her single "cardigan".
The merchandise shop has also been newly updated with digital standard albums and vinyl with 8 different covers in celebration of her 8th album, pullovers, hoodies, phone covers, and more.
With 16 new tracks and a bonus track in the deluxe edition, the world is in anticipation of the love stories that Swift will tell this time.
Listen to Taylor Swift's 8th studio album Folklore here:
The music video of 'cardigan' is now live:
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