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Gracie Abrams announced her third studio album, Daughter From Hell, produced and written with Aaron Dessner, due July 17; the lead single 'Hit the Wall' drops May 14, and Abrams describes taking her time with the material, inspired by Taylor Swift’s pace, while previewing several new songs live.
Noah Kahan discusses his new album The Great Divide, produced with Aaron Dessner, as a personal chronicle of fame, mental health, and creative renewal. After a difficult Joshua Tree period and an OCD diagnosis, he and collaborators shaped a record rooted in Vermont life and intimate storytelling; the album features Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon and debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 as he navigates balancing public life with private boundaries and his Busyhead Project.
Bon Iver, Gracie Abrams, and Aaron Dessner collaborated on the song 'Sold Out' to benefit the organization Everytown, aiming to raise awareness and support for gun violence prevention in the wake of recent school shootings. The song is available for purchase on Bandcamp and marks the first formal collaboration between Vernon and Abrams.
Taylor Swift's new album, The Tortured Poets Department, is a concept album exploring the five stages of grief and is a "secret double album" with 31 songs. The album addresses Swift's personal life, including her breakup with Joe Alwyn and new relationship with Travis Kelce. It features collaborations with Florence Welch and continues Swift's tradition of emotional track fives. The album's muted aesthetic combines elements of her previous works, and it includes references to mental health and self-perception.
Singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams, known for her debut album "Good Riddance," is nominated for Best New Artist at the 66th annual Grammy Awards. Abrams, who has been working on her next album with producer Aaron Dessner, expressed her excitement and gratitude for the nomination. She recently collaborated with fellow nominee Noah Kahan on a duet. Abrams also discussed her friendship with Taylor Swift and the impact of touring on her music. Her upcoming album, influenced by her experiences on tour, is nearing completion and promises a more playful and energetic sound.
Ed Sheeran has announced his upcoming album "Autumn Variations," produced by Aaron Dessner and set to be released on September 29. Inspired by composer Edward Elgar's Enigma Variations, the album features 14 songs that capture the highs and lows of life changes experienced by Sheeran and his friends. This album is a continuation of Sheeran's collaboration with Dessner, and it will be released on Sheeran's label, Gingerbread Man Records.
Taylor Swift teamed up with Aaron Dessner for the first live performance of "Right Where You Left Me" during her Eras Tour in Santa Clara. Swift warned the crowd that it was a challenging song to play live, but despite some lyrical mishaps, she delivered a heartfelt performance. This isn't the first time Dessner has joined Swift on stage during the tour, and she also surprised fans with the first live performance of "Castles Crumbling" from her album Speak Now (Taylor's Version). The Eras Tour will continue in Santa Clara and conclude with shows at Los Angeles' SoFi Stadium.
Taylor Swift performed the debut live performance of "Right Where You Left Me" with Aaron Dessner during her Eras Tour stop in Santa Clara, California. Swift admitted that the song is one of the most difficult in her catalog to play live. They initially made a mistake but restarted and continued. Swift also performed the first-ever live rendition of "Castles Crumbling" from Speak Now (Taylor's Version) solo on piano. Dessner has made several appearances during the tour, and Swift has one more show in Santa Clara before heading to Los Angeles for the final leg of the tour.
Taylor Swift kicked off her eight-show run at Los Angeles' SoFi Stadium for her Eras tour with a surprise appearance by Aaron Dessner of The National. They performed the live debut of "Right Where You Left Me" from Swift's 2020 album evermore, which Dessner co-produced and co-wrote. Swift also performed the live debut of "Castles Crumbling" from her re-recorded album Speak Now. The tour will continue in Mexico City and then move on to South America, Asia, and Europe.
Taylor Swift wowed fans at her second Cincinnati concert with an earlier start time, three surprise songs, and a special appearance by Aaron Dessner. Despite the change in schedule, fans enjoyed the longer lines, bonding over their love for Swift. The concert showcased Swift's evolution as an artist and included a mix of old and new songs. The crowd outside the stadium joined in the singalong, creating a joyful atmosphere.
Taylor Swift surprised fans at her Eras Tour gig in Cincinnati by bringing out Aaron Dessner for the live debut of "Ivy" and Gracie Abrams for a performance of "I Miss You, I'm Sorry." Swift also delivered the first live performance of "Call It What You Want" in five years during the Surprise Songs segment. The Eras Tour will continue with upcoming shows in Kansas City, Denver, Seattle, Santa Clara, and Inglewood.
Taylor Swift gave a live debut performance of her song 'Ivy' with Aaron Dessner in Cincinnati during her 'Eras' tour. She also collaborated with Gracie Abrams for a cover of Abrams' track 'I Miss You, I'm Sorry'. The ongoing US leg of the tour will continue until August 9, with additional international dates announced for next year.
Aaron Dessner, founding member of The National and recent collaborator with Taylor Swift, was spotted at Swift's second Eras Tour concert in Cincinnati. Dessner has performed with Swift on multiple tour stops and co-produced songs on her albums. He also provided lead vocals on a song for his band, Big Red Machine, which was originally intended for Swift. Dessner, a Cincinnati native, has been recognized for his contributions to the music industry, including winning a Grammy Award with Swift.
Taylor Swift surprised fans during Night 1 of her Cincinnati concerts by performing "I'm Only Me When I'm With You" and "Evermore" as her surprise songs. Fans were hoping for a surprise guest appearance from Cincinnati native Aaron Dessner or his band The National. The Night 2 surprise songs will be updated after they are performed at Paycor Stadium.
Taylor Swift brought out Aaron Dessner during her Eras Tour in Pittsburgh to perform "Seven" live for the first time. She also performed surprise songs "The Story Of Us," "Mr. Perfectly Fine," and "The Last Time" during the weekend. Dessner previously appeared during the tour in Nashville and is expected to join Swift in his hometown of Cincinnati. Swift praised her dad and talked about growing up in Pennsylvania before launching into "Seven."