Taylor Swift and Jack Antonoff.Photo:Kevin Mazur/Getty
Kevin Mazur/Getty
It’s as ifJack AntonoffandTaylor Swiftdiscover a “gold rush” whenever they get in the recording studio together.
The Grammy-winning producer, 39, and the pop superstar, 34, have made a lot of magic since they started working together on 2014’s1989, and in a new interview withVulture, Antonoff opened up about some of his favorite collaborations. Although theBleachersfrontman told the outlet that “every one” of Swift’s eras surprises him, he revealed one song in particular left him “completely punched in the gut” when he first heard it.
“The stuff that shocks me the most is someone’s vulnerability in a song. The end of‘You’re on Your Own, Kid’is one of those moments for me,” Antonoff said of the fan-favorite track offMidnights.
Jack Antonoff and Taylor Swift.Kevin Mazur/Getty
He added, “I remember, she wrote that right in front of me and then we put it down, and I was completely punched in the gut. Beautiful.”
“The stuff that shocks or surprises me is often the most beautifully written stuff," he said, adding: “With her, I’m constantly taken aback."
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In the final, revelatory verses of the bridge, the “Cruel Summer” singer makes a reference to friendship bracelets, which is in part what inspiredSwifties’ Eras Tour tradition of wearing them to her show. She sings, “Cause there were pages turned with the bridges burned / Everything you lose is a step you take / So, make the friendship bracelets, take the moment and taste it / You’ve got no reason to be afraid."
Jack Antonoff.Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic
Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic
Antonoff and Swift’s work onMidnightsis nominated for multipleGrammy awards, including album of the year and the single “Anti-Hero” up for both song and record of the year.
Due to his work on the hit 2022 album, as well asLana Del Rey’sDid you know there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd, he’s nominated for the coveted producer of the year award. Last year, he took home the prize, and the 2024Grammy Awardsmarks his third time being recognized in the category.
With six total nominations, Antonoff is among the most-nominated stars at the award show. (He’s actually in the song and album of the year categories twice, with Del Rey’s “A&W” and ninth studio album nominated, as well.)
Although Antonoff has gained a reputation for his chart-topping, award-winning collaborations, next year he’ll also turn his focus tohis own band Bleachers. Theirfourth studio album, a self-titled effort, is due out Mar. 8, and they’ll be hitting the road for theFrom the Studio to the Stage tourthroughout the spring.
source: people.com
