Taylor Swift Announces Surprise New Album, 'Folklore'

SURPRISE!

Taylor Swift announced that she’ll be dropping a brand new album titled, “Folklore” at MIDNIGHT TONIGHT (July 24)!

Tay revealed that she’s been writing and working on the record while in isolation from the coronavirus.

Totally awesome to see that she’s been spending her time productively!

How inspiring is that?!

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

A few of her pals and fellow artists, Bon Iver, Jack Antonoff, Aaron Dessner of The National and William Bowery have contributed to the album in some way.

Looks like there will be 16 songs on the new album. The deluxe edition will have 18 songs.

Aside from the record, a music video for her new song, “Cardigan” will also be released at midnight!

folklore will have 16 songs on the standard edition, but the physical deluxe editions will include a bonus track called…

Posted by Taylor Swift on Thursday, July 23, 2020