Taylor Swift Announces Eighth Studio Album 'folklore' Releases Today

UPDATE: It’s out now!!! Listen here, and watch the magical music video for ‘cardigan’ below.

2020 is saved. At exactly 12:01am, Taylor Swift surprise unveiled her eighth studio album ‘folklore’ and (blowing the mind of Swifities everywhere) the release date of TODAY at 4PM! As Taylor revealed on Instagram, “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..”

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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 ♥️
A post shared by Taylor Swift (@taylorswift) on Jul 23, 2020 at 5:00am PDT

The new album is set to feature 16 tracks and musical contributions from Bon Iver, Jack Antonoff and more. Plus, in true Taylor fashion – that’s not all we’ll be getting!! In addition to the 16 tracks on the standard album, Taylor will be including bonus track ‘the lakes’ on the deluxe versions of the album – OF WHICH THERE ARE 8 OF.

Honestly – our hearts can’t take it.

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folklore will have 16 songs on the standard edition, but the physical deluxe editions will include a bonus track called “the lakes.” Because this is my 8th studio album, I made 8 deluxe CD editions and 8 deluxe vinyl editions that are available for one week😄 Each deluxe edition has unique covers, photos, and artwork. Available exclusively at taylorswift.com
A post shared by Taylor Swift (@taylorswift) on Jul 23, 2020 at 5:03am PDT

And if that wasn’t enough, the music video for ‘cardigan’ will also drop today.

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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, editor Chancler Haynes, special effects wizards David Lebensfeld & Grant Miller, and set designer Ethan Tobman. The entire shoot was overseen by a medical inspector, everyone wore masks, stayed away from each other, and I even did my own hair, makeup, and styling 😂
A post shared by Taylor Swift (@taylorswift) on Jul 23, 2020 at 5:08am PDT

Let’s just say we’re not ready for the rapidly approaching feels train. Let the countdown to 4pm begin!!

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