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4 days ago
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Did Jack Antonoff, Aaron Dessner work on Taylor Swift's album? Who is Max Martin?
It's a big day for Swifties: TS12 is coming. Taylor Swift officially announced she is releasing her 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl," in a "New Heights" podcast teaser, released at 12:12 a.m. ET Aug. 12. In her recent eras, Swift has worked with producers Jack Antonoff and Cincinnati native Aaron Dessner. So did they have any involvement in this upcoming record? Here's what we know. Did Jack Antonoff and Aaron Dessner produce Taylor Swift's new album? This could not be 100% confirmed, as of Aug. 12, although rumors and speculation point to Antonoff and Dessner being absent from this album, and Max Martin and Shellback taking over producing duties. Swift also launched a Spotify playlist Tuesday titled "And, baby, that's show business for you," which has 22 of her songs that were all produced by Max Martin and Shellback, according to Billboard. That's not to say, even if Dessner and Antonoff aren't listed on the initial tracks, that Swift could not release surprise or deluxe songs with her longtime producers. Who is Max Martin? Who is Shellback? Martin is a producer who has worked on numerous pop hits with the likes of Britney Spears, Backstreet Boys, Celine Dion, Ariana Grande and NSYNC. In 2024, he broke the record for most No. 1 songs by a producer in the history of the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Martin co-wrote and produced songs on Swift's "Red," "1989" and "Reputation" albums. Shellback is also a producer who has worked with pop superstars, including Swift, Adele and more. He has won four Grammy awards and also worked on "Red and "1989." What Taylor Swift albums did Jack Antonoff and Aaron Dessner produce? Antonoff has worked on every Swift album since (and including) "1989." Dessner has been part of "Folklore," "Evermore," the 3am edition of "Midnights," "The Tortured Poets Department" and various vault tracks. This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Taylor Swift album: Did Jack Antonoff, Aaron Dessner work on it? Solve the daily Crossword
South China Morning Post
16-02-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Meet Aaron Dessner, Taylor Swift's lesser-known writing partner, who Swifties prefer to Jack Antonoff, and who worked on albums like Folklore and The Tortured Poets Department
Taylor Swift has worked with musician and producer Jack Antonoff since 2013, when they co-wrote 'Sweeter than Fiction' for the soundtrack of the film One Chance. The two appear close, but many Swifties are not so fond of him. In recent years, some have blamed him for making her music all sound the same on albums from 1989 to her most recent record, The Tortured Poets Department . Many fans seem to have tired of Antonoff's signature synth-pop sound – enter Aaron Dessner. (From left) Sound engineer Laura Sisk, Taylor Swift, Jack Antonoff, producer Jonathan Low and Aaron Dessner receiving their Grammy for the album Folklore in March 2021. Photo: @aarondessnera/Instagram The musician has been collaborating with Swift since 2019, when she was working on her 2020 album Folklore . Since then, Dessner has been frequently credited as a collaborator on Swift's albums. Advertisement In an Instagram post Swift made to promote the 2021 song 'Renegade', which she co-wrote with Dessner and which was recorded by one of Dessner's bands, Big Red Machine, she wrote: 'When Aaron came into my life, I was ushered into his world of free-flowing creativity where you don't overthink, you just make music. His generosity of spirit and humility bleeds into every part of his life.' Aaron Dessner is a musician, songwriter and producer. Photo: @aarondessnera/Instagram The 'Lover' singer's fans have also taken a liking to Dessner, preferring his gentler, indie influence on Swift's songs to Antonoff's pop vibes Many of the songs he's worked on, such as 'You're Losing Me', 'The 1' and 'Champagne Problems', are fan favourites. Here's what to know about Aaron Dessner. He was a founding member of rock band The National Aaron Dessner is one half of the indie folk-duo Big Red Machine, together with Justin Vernon of Bon Iver. Photo: @aarondessner/Instagram Dessner, 48, and his twin brother Bryce were born in April 1976 and grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio. They were raised Jewish.
