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The National‘s Aaron Dessner has admitted to being “forever grateful” to have worked on Taylor Swift‘s new album ‘The Tortured Poets Department’.The guitarist and producer worked on Swift’s 11th studio effort along with his brother Bryce Dessner and Bleachers‘ Jack Antonoff.Dessner has a long working history with the the singer after producing her previous three albums and “re-recorded” LPs including 2020’s ‘Folklore’ and 2021’s ‘Evermore’.Swift also provided vocals and lyrics for ‘The Alcott’ on The National’s 2023 album ‘First Two Pages Of Frankenstein’.A post shared by Aaron Dessner (@aarondessner)Posting on his Instagram, Dessner wrote: “I’m so excited and honoured to share that I have contributed to my dear friend and collaborator @taylorswift’s brilliant 11th album – a 31 song double album / anthology called ‘The Tortured Poets Department’.“We started working on these songs over two years ago and it feels like they have kept us company and evolved in beautiful and unexpected ways through so much life lived during this process.”He continued: “It’s hard to believe Taylor and I have now recorded over 60 songs together (17 across this anthology!!) in the 4 years since we began working together on ‘Folklore’ in 2020.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have been spotted partying in the crowd for Bleachers and Dom Dolla at Coachella.The couple attended this year’s edition of the Californian festival, whose first weekend took place from April 12-14.It’s the first time Swift has gone to the festival since her infamous 2016, now dubbed ‘Bleachella’ due to her surprise bleach-blonde hair.This year, Swift and Kelce could be seen dancing to collaborator Jack Antonoff‘s band Bleachers from the side of the stage.

Bleachers have released their cover of ‘Almost Like Being in Love’, the final track from the all-star soundtrack to the new TV series The New Look. Listen below.The 10-song soundtrack album has been curated and produced by Bleachers’ own Jack Antonoff, a compilation of covers of early to mid-20th-century songs by contemporary artists.‘Almost Like Being in Love’ was written by legendary songwriting team Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe for the musical Brigadoon, and has been recorded by Nat ‘King’ Cole, Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald.Listen to Bleachers’ version below:Per an official synopsis, the new Apple TV+ series ‘The New Look’ delves into “the shocking story of how fashion icon Christian Dior and his contemporaries, including Coco Chanel, Pierre Balmain and Cristóbal Balenciaga, navigated the horrors of World War II and launched modern fashion”.It stars Emmy Award-winner Ben Mendelsohn as Christian Dior, and Academy Award-winner Juliette Binoche as Coco Chanel.

Bleachers have announced a series of UK and European tour dates, set to kick off this autumn. Find ticket details below.Announced today (March 14), the new run of live shows will see Jack Antonoff and co.

Bleachers‘ frontman Jack Antonoff – joined the band on stage last night at their intimate New York City gig.Bleachers took over Bowery Ballroom last night (March 6) for an intimate gig in celebration of their new self-titled album which is set for release on Friday, March 8 (Pre-order the album here). The band began the show with the live debut of ‘I Am Right On Time’, the unreleased and first track from their upcoming LP.They jumped into ‘Modern Girl’ followed by another live debut of the unreleased track ‘Jesus Is Dead’.

Bleachers have announced their biggest headlining show at Madison Square Garden in New York.The show, titled ‘From The Studio To The Stage’, will see Jack Antonoff and co. play the iconic arena on Friday, October 4.

Jack Antonoff has hit back at the critics who have questioned Taylor Swift‘s songwriting ability.The producer and Bleachers frontman has worked on every Swift album since her huge 2014 record ‘1989’, and once again teamed up with the pop star on her new LP ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ (out April 19).That’s according to the Los Angeles Times, which asked Antonoff about his reaction to Damon Albarn’s incorrect past claim that Swift doesn’t write her own songs. In response to the remark (itself coming from an LA Times interview), the producer said at the time: “If you were there…cool…go off.

Jack Antonoff has criticised Kanye West, saying he “just needs his diaper changed so badly”.The Bleachers frontman’s harsh words for Ye came in a new interview, in which he explained why he so fiercely comes to the defense of frequent collaborator Taylor Swift.After Damon Albarn suggested in an interview with The Los Angeles Times that Swift doesn’t write her own songs, Antonoff called him “a herb”.“I’m a little bitch sometimes,” he told the same outlet. “But you come after my friend Taylor, you’re toast to me.” He added that questioning her songwriting abilities “is like challenging someone’s faith in God.

Bleachers have released their new single ‘Me Before You’.The New Jersey band are due to release their upcoming self-titled album, which is scheduled for March 8 via Dirty Hit. So far, they’ve shared the singles ‘Modern Girl‘, ‘Alma Mater‘ and ‘Tiny Moves‘.Now, Bleachers have shared their final teaser in the form of their new song, ‘Me Before You’.

Bleachers have released their new single ‘Tiny Moves’, backed by a music video directed by Jack Antonoff’s wife, Margaret Qualley.The clip, co-directed by Qualley and Alex Lockett, depicts Qualley stopping in front of a car parked by the Hudson River at dawn before launching into a dance sequence which she also choreographed. At the end of the clip, Qualley walks over to the driver of the car – Antonoff himself – and the pair embrace as the sun rises over New York City.The track itself features an upbeat rhythm marked by stabs of guitars and synthesisers, building towards a shout-along chorus which appears to be Antonoff’s tribute to Qualley: “The tiniest moves you make / Watching my whole world shake / Watching my whole world change“.Watch the video for Bleachers’ ‘Tiny Moves’ below.‘Tiny Moves’ marks Bleachers’ latest preview of their upcoming self-titled album, which arrives in March and marks the band’s first studio album under Dirty Hit and Jamie Oborne’s management.

Bleachers have performed ‘Alma Mater’ on Late Night with Seth Meyers.Jack Antonoff and his band performed the ‘Bleachers’ preview single on a modest soundstage designed to look like the inside of a studio, with Antonoff seated behind a mixing desk with a guitar in hand. He also played Lana Del Rey’s feature on the track from an MPC sampler on the mixing desk.Watch Bleachers perform ‘Alma Mater’ on Late Night with Seth Meyers below:Before the performance, Antonoff sat with Meyers to discuss recent life events, alongside his work with Taylor Swift, Lana Del Rey, and others.

Clairo, Bleachers, St. Vincent, Jason Isbell and more have performed at the 9th annual Ally Coalition Talent Show.On December 19, Jack Antonoff hosted his ninth star-studded fundraising concert for the non-profit organisation he started with his sister Rachel, The Ally Coalition, which supports at-risk LGBTQ+ youth.

Jack Antonoff has spoken about the process of working on Taylor Swift‘s latest re-recorded album, ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’.The Bleachers frontman, who was a producer on the original 2014 hit record, discussed various projects from his career during a new interview with Vulture. At one point in the conversation, he recalled the “hardest part” of recreating his ‘1989’ songs.“I don’t work with any soft synths, so everything is a sound that’s made in the room.

Bleachers have shared the star-studded video for their latest single ‘Alma Mater’. Check it out below.The track is the second song to be released from Jack Antonoff and co.’s forthcoming self-titled album. It follows the lead single ‘Modern Girl’, which came out back in September.

Bleachers have announced details of the US leg of their ‘From The Studio To The Stage’ tour for 2024.The tour is in support of their forthcoming self-titled album, which is out on March 8, 2024. That same month, they will also be playing several UK shows.The US run of dates will begin in Salt Lake City on May 18, with the band making numerous stops around the country for the following month before signing off in Asbury Park on June 15.

Jack Antonoff has revealed the source of inspiration behind his new song ‘Hey Joe’, following Taylor Swift fans speculating that it was written about the singer’s ex.The new song is taken from Antonoff’s self-titled album with Bleachers, which is set to arrive next year. However, upon sharing the title of the new track, fans have been quick to assume who the lyrics have been inspired by.The artist – who was recently nominated for a Producer of the Year Grammy Award – has worked alongside Taylor Swift for years, and has been credited as co-producer on some of her most famous songs, including chart-topping single ‘Anti-Hero’.

Bleachers have shared their latest single ‘Alma Mater’ and have announced their new self-titled album ‘Bleachers’.‘Alma Mater’ is the second track to be released from Jack Antonoff and co.’s forthcoming album. It follows the lead single ‘Modern Girl‘, which was released earlier in September. The song was co-written by Lana Del Rey and features her singing “I’ll make it darker” towards the middle of the song.The track is slower with melodic horns, the complete opposite of the previously released lead single which saw the band share another feel-good track with a bright Americana beat and catchy lyrics about “going out and shaking ass”.Both tracks will be featured on the band’s fourth studio album ‘Bleachers’.

Bleachers performed recent single ‘Modern Girl’ on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon last night (November 1).Much like the single, the Jack Antonoff-led band performed the track with saxophones. You can view footage below.The track was the band’s first release under their new label home, Dirty Hit, and arrived last month.

Red Hot Chili Peppers, Garbage and The Offspring have been announced as performers for this year’s Almost Acoustic Christmas festival.The annual Los Angeles’ KROQ radio station fest will take place at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California on December 9. Other acts that are set to perform include Bleachers, Portugal. The Man, Cannons, Lovejoy, Bakar and The Beaches.Tickets will go on sale on Friday, November 3 at 12:00pm PT.

Bleachers have returned with their latest track ‘Modern Girl’ marking the band’s first release under their new label home, Dirty Hit.After spending some time working with pop’s biggest household names such as Taylor Swift, The 1975, Lana Del Rey and more, Jack Antonoff and co. have released their first song since 2021’s ‘Take The Sadness Out Of Yesterday Night‘.‘Modern Girl’ sees Bleachers share another feel-good track with a bright Americana beat and catchy lyrics about “going out and shaking ass”.

Jack Antonoff has announced an extensive new partnership with Dirty Hit, as well as a new venture with its founder and The 1975 manager, Jamie Oborne.The news of the new collaboration and partnership was shared by Variety earlier today (August 21), which also announced Antonoff’s new agreement with Universal Music Publishing Group.According to the outlet, the multifaceted deal will see the Grammy-winning singer, songwriter and producer and his band Bleachers, now managed by Oborne, signed to the latter’s independent label Dirty Hit. The label is also home to The 1975, Rina Sawayama, Wolf Alice, Beabadoobee and moreFollowing the new partnership, Bleachers have announced that they will be sharing a new live album later this week – which will be their first release on Dirty Hit.Titled “Live At Radio City Music Hall,” the LP will be available this Friday (August 25) and can be pre-ordered here.

The 1975 have shared the stage times and support acts for their forthcoming show at Finsbury park. Check it out below.The band’s show at London’s Finsbury Park will mark their biggest UK headlining show to date.

Jack Antonoff‘s fiancée has confirmed that Lana Del Rey did not leak the couple’s wedding date on the track ‘Margaret’.Del Rey previously said that her ‘Did You Know That There’s A Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd‘ collaboration with the Bleachers frontman was about the actor Margaret Qualley.The lyrics in the song see Del Rey suggest that Antonoff and Qualley’s wedding date will be later this year as she sings: “I mean, join the party / By the way the party is December 18.”But when asked by the Los Angeles Times whether she will be getting married on December 18, Qualley said: “I am not. [Lana] was kind enough to not put my real wedding date in the song.

Lana Del Rey joined Jack Antonoff last night (April 15) to perform her ‘Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd’ collaboration ‘Margaret’ for the first time.The singer-songwriter joined the Bleachers frontman onstage for their High Water Festival show at Riverfront Park in North Charleston.While the rest of the band watched on Del Rey and Antonoff swapped vocals on the track, while the latter strummed an acoustic guitar. You can listen to it below.The collaboration with Bleachers is about Antonoff’s fiancée, the actor Margaret Qualley, Del Rey previously revealed.“I was like, ‘You know what? I want to write a song for him.’ It lands right in the middle of the album.

Jack Antonoff’s Bleachers are set to headline Barn On The Farm festival later this year, as one of only two UK 2023 dates – get tickets here.Taking place between June 29 and July 02, Barn On The Farm is held at Over Farm in Gloucester and the 2023 festival will be headlined by Holly Humberstone.Barn On The Farm has now confirmed that joining her at the top of the bill will be Bleachers, in their first ever UK festival headline appearance.“I grew up wishing I could go to all the festivals over in the UK…So it’s a goddamn honour for Bleachers to headline our first UK festival. Bringing everything we got.

Lana Del Rey has revealed that a song on her new album ‘Did You Know That There’s A Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd‘ called ‘Margaret’ is about Jack Antonoff’s fiancée.The singer’s forthcoming ninth album is due out March 24 – having been pushed back from its original March 10 release – and will feature collaborations with Father John Misty, Jack Antonoff’s Bleachers and Tommy Genesis. You can check out the artwork and full tracklist here.The singer has now revealed that track 13, ‘Margaret (feat. Bleachers)’, is dedicated to Antonoff’s fiancée, the actor Margaret Qualley.Del Rey revealed the dedication in a new cover feature with Interview Magazine, for which she was interviewed by Billie Eilish.When asked how long the new album had been finished for, Del Rey replied: “September 2022 was the very last song I wrote.

Bleachers have alerted fans that, due to members of touring party coming down with COVID-19, both of their upcoming shows in London have been postponed, and their slot at the Primavera Sound festival in Barcelona has been cancelled.The Jack Antonoff-led group were due to play at the O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire on Tuesday June 7 and Wednesday 8. These shows have now been rescheduled to Saturday September 3 and Sunday 4, respectively.

Jack Antonoff’s Bleachers have announced a London headline show for this summer.The group will take to London’s Shepherd’s Bush Empire on June 7. Tickets go on sale Friday (March 4) and will be available here.Taking to Twitter to announce the show, Bleachers wrote: “We’re coming to London! Been almost 5 years since we’ve performed for you, the buildup for this one is huge.”The one-off London show is sandwiched between a sprawling US tour which kicks off later this month with a pair of shows in Boston.

Jack Antonoff has won the Songwriter Award at the BandLab NME Awards 2022 for his outstanding contributions to music for two decades and counting.The producer, songwriter, and singer joins 2020’s Songwriter of the Decade winner Robyn, and previous winners Elton John and Bob Dylan, who have all been honoured for their unparalleled lyricism and songcraft.Nick Grimshaw, introduced by Daisy May Cooper as “everyone’s best mate”, presented the award at the BandLab NME Awards 2022.Of Antonoff, he said, “This man has shaped modern pop music, and to prove that we’ve made a montage,” before showing a video of Antonoff’s finest moments as a musician and songwriter.“God damn! Thank you so much, NME. This means the world to me,” Antonoff said in a video acceptance speech.“Songwriting Award means the absolute world to me.

Kelly Clarkson has delivered her take on Bleachers‘ ‘I Wanna Get Better’, performing it live on her daytime TV variety show.The ‘Kellyoke’ segment of The Kelly Clarkson Show sees Clarkson performing a cover version of a song requested by her audience to open the program.Yesterday’s broadcast (February 21) saw Clarkson take on Bleachers’ 2014 track, which was released as a single and appeared on their debut album ‘Strange Desire’. You can watch her performance below.Previous Kellyoke segments have seen Clarkson cover the likes of Sharon Van Etten’s ‘The End Of The World’, Pixies’ ‘Where Is My Mind’, My Chemical Romance’s ‘Welcome To The Black Parade’, Radiohead’s ‘Karma Police’ and more.Elsewhere, Clarkson has reportedly teamed up with Dolly Parton for a “haunting” new version of ‘9 To 5’.