Taylor Swift to Release New Album ‘folklore’ Tonight

    Taylor Swift has announced a surprise new album titled folklore will be released at midnight EST tonight (July 23). The follow-up to 2019’s Lover will include 16 tracks and no previously released singles. Check out the announcement below, along with the album’s tracklist and cover artwork below.

    Much of the album was produced and co-written alongside Aaron Dessner of the National, with additional orchestration from his brother Bryce Dessner. It also features contributions from Justin Vernon of Bon Iver and previous collaborator Jack Antonoff, who co-produced her previous album, as well as Wiliam Bowery. “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,” Swift wrote on Instagram.

    She added: “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. That’s the side of uncertainty I can get on board with.”

    In addition to the new album, Swift will also unveil a video that she wrote and directed for a track called ‘cardigans’ tonight. A bonus track titled ‘the lakes’ will also appear on deluxe physical editions of the LP, the singer-songwriter revealed.

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    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. And that thing is my 8th studio album, folklore. Surprise 🤗Tonight at midnight I’ll be releasing my entire brand new album of songs I’ve poured all of my whims, dreams, fears, and musings into. I wrote and recorded this music in isolation but got to collaborate with some musical heroes of mine; @aarondessner (who has co-written or produced 11 of the 16 songs), @boniver (who co-wrote and was kind enough to sing on one with me), William Bowery (who co-wrote two with me) and @jackantonoff (who is basically musical family at this point). Engineered by Laura Sisk and Jon Low, mixed by Serban Ghenea & Jon Low. The album photos were shot by the amazing @bethgarrabrant. 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. That’s the side of uncertainty I can get on board with. Love you guys so much ♥️

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    Konstantinos Pappis
    Konstantinos Pappis
    Konstantinos Pappis is a writer, journalist, and music editor at Our Culture. His work has also appeared in Pitchfork, GIGsoup, and other publications. He currently lives in Athens, Greece.

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