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Rachel Platten announced she is re-recording her hit 'Fight Song' to reclaim her voice and ownership, inspired by Taylor Swift's similar efforts, and will release a new version along with live recordings and surprises from her vault on September 26.
Incubus is celebrating the 20th anniversary of their album "Morning View" with a 10-date tour and a re-recording of the album, set to be released on May 24. The band's frontman, Brandon Boyd, reflects on the album's significance and the challenges of re-recording it, while also discussing the addition of new bassist Nicole Row and the departure of former member Ben Kenney. The re-recording aims to honor the original while adding new elements that have evolved from live performances, and the band is also working on a new record.
Morgan Wallen re-recorded an older fan favorite, "Spin You Around," to counteract the release of a 10th-anniversary edition of his 2015 EP, "Stand Alone," by his former colleagues against his wishes. He expressed regret over signing deals without legal representation and emphasized that the re-release is not his new music. Wallen also donated $100,000 to the Volunteer Lawyers & Professionals for the Arts program and reassured fans that new music will come directly from him.
Kelly Clarkson revealed that Taylor Swift sent her flowers after re-recording her music, a gesture of appreciation for Kelly's suggestion to re-record her music catalog. Kelly praised Taylor as a smart businesswoman and admired her ability to find a loophole in order to regain control of her music. Kelly also commended Swifties for supporting Taylor throughout the process and emphasized the importance of artists having the option to own their own music. Additionally, Kelly discussed her own talk show moving to New York and launching her own SiriusXM channel, where she plans to play a diverse range of music.
Taylor Swift's re-recording of her hit album "1989" has dominated the UK music charts, debuting at No. 1 on both the singles and albums charts. The new release, titled "1989 (Taylor's Version)," sold over 184,000 chart units in its opening week, more than double the original album's opening-week sales. This marks Swift's 11th No. 1 album in the UK and gives her the record for the most No. 1 albums by a woman this century. The album also topped the vinyl charts and features five previously unreleased tracks. Swift has been re-releasing her earlier work after losing control of her master recordings in a dispute with her former record label.
98 Degrees is re-recording five of their classic hits and releasing five new songs, inspired by Taylor Swift's move to re-record her masters. The group credits Taylor for bringing the idea to the forefront and believes her journey has given other musicians the confidence to do the same. They also plan to release a new single at the beginning of next year and a Christmas song. 98 Degrees celebrated over 25 years in the industry and acknowledges the nostalgia factor in the current resurgence of '90s boy bands.
Taylor Swift announced that her next re-recording project will be her 2014 album "1989," which will be released as "1989 (Taylor's Version)" on October 27, exactly nine years after the original album's release. Swift made the announcement during her final Los Angeles Eras Tour show, revealing the album cover featuring a smiling Swift against a blue sky. This is part of Swift's ongoing effort to regain control of her music catalog after her former label owner sold the rights to her masters. She has previously released "Taylor's Version" editions of her albums "Fearless," "Red," and "Speak Now," all of which debuted at number one on the Billboard albums chart.
Taylor Swift has released "Speak Now (Taylor's Version)," the latest album in her effort to re-record her first six records and regain ownership of her masters. One notable change in the re-record is a modified lyric in the song "Better Than Revenge," which originally contained slut-shaming and misogynistic language. Swift quietly replaced the line with a new one, sparking discussions about rewriting history without acknowledging the context or taking accountability. The re-recorded album also showcases Swift's mature vocals and offers a meta-commentary on her growth as an artist. The article compares Swift's approach to changing lyrics with Hayley Williams of Paramore, who acknowledged the misogyny in their song "Misery Business" before performing it. Additionally, the article reflects on the song "Innocent," written by Swift about Kanye West, and how it now carries a different meaning in light of West's controversial actions.
Taylor Swift has changed a controversial lyric from her song "Better Than Revenge" on the re-recorded version of her album Speak Now. The original lyric was criticized for slut-shaming, and the new version replaces it with a different line. Swift has not publicly commented on the change, but she previously hinted at a change of heart in 2014 when discussing the song. The rest of the song remains unchanged.
Taylor Swift reminded her fans about the importance of kindness during her Eras Tour in Minneapolis and emphasized that re-recording her albums was about reclaiming her artistry. She urged her fans to extend their kindness and gentleness to their internet activities in the lead-up to the re-release of her 2010 album, "Speak Now." The album is available for pre-order now and is due out on July 7.
Kelly Clarkson revealed that Scooter Braun called her manager after she suggested Taylor Swift re-record her music following Braun's acquisition of her masters. Clarkson clarified that her tweet was not meant as an attack on Braun, but rather a suggestion to Swift to regain control of her music. Swift has since re-recorded and released "Taylor's Versions" of her albums Red and Fearless, with plans to do the same for her other albums. Clarkson praised Swift's business acumen and said she never reached out to her about the advice.
Taylor Swift surprised fans by releasing four previously unreleased songs, including two from "The Hunger Games" soundtrack, on the eve of her Eras Tour. Three of the tracks are part of her massive re-recording project, while one is a never officially released track from the "Lover" era. The release includes "All of the Girls You Loved Before," which went viral on TikTok after being leaked earlier this year. Fans are excited for the tour and eager to see what Swift has in store for the future.
Taylor Swift will release four previously unreleased songs at midnight ET/ 9 p.m. PT, on the eve of the first night of her Eras Tour. Three of the songs are part of Swift’s massive re-recording undertaking, and one is a never officially released track that was written during the “Lover” era. The tracks include “Eyes Open (Taylor’s Version),” “Safe & Sound (Ft. Joy Williams and John Paul White) (Taylor’s Version),” “If This Was a Movie (Taylor’s Version)” and “All of the Girls You Loved Before.” The Eras Tour begins Friday night in Glendale, Ariz.