Discover why Taylor Swift’s ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ was voted the Best New Music in town!
Welcome, Music Nation 365 fans! We have some exciting news to share with you. Taylor Swift’s latest album, The Tortured Poets Department, has taken the music world by storm and emerged as the favorite new music release of the past week in a recent poll conducted by Billboard.
In a landslide victory, Swift’s eleventh studio album secured nearly 75% of the vote, surpassing other notable releases in the industry. The album features a whopping 31 tracks, including collaborations with Florence + the Machine, Post Malone, and contributions from renowned producers Jack Antonoff and Aaron Dessner.
Sharing insights into the creative process behind The Tortured Poets Department, Swift took to Instagram to describe the album as an “anthology of new works” that captures a moment in time filled with both sensational and sorrowful emotions. The singer-songwriter emphasized the healing power of self-expression, noting that “our tears become holy in the form of ink on a page.”
While The Tortured Poets Department marks Swift’s first album of original music since 2022’s acclaimed Midnights, the artist has kept fans engaged with re-recorded versions of her earlier albums known as Taylor’s Version. The success of these releases, including Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) and 1989 (Taylor’s Version), underscores Swift’s enduring popularity in the music industry.
The impact of The Tortured Poets Department is undeniable, with the album achieving remarkable sales figures. In its first day of release, the album sold a staggering 1.4 million copies in the U.S., marking Swift’s biggest sales week ever for any album. Additionally, the album shattered records on streaming platforms, with Spotify reporting over 300 million streams in a single day for the album.
Following closely behind Swift on the music poll is DJ Snake and Peso Pluma’s infectious dance floor anthem “Teka,” which has captivated audiences with its energetic beats just in time for Peso’s performance at Coachella weekend two.
In case you missed it, here are the final results of this week’s new music release poll:
- The Tortured Poets Department by Taylor Swift – 75%
- “Teka” by DJ Snake feat. Peso Pluma – 10%
- Untitled by Nicki Minaj feat. Travis Scott, Chris Brown, and Sexyy Red – 8%
- Dark Matter by Pearl Jam – 5%
- Final Summer by Cloud Nothings – 2%
We hope you enjoyed this update on Taylor Swift’s latest triumph in the music world. Stay tuned for more exciting news and updates from Music Nation 365!
