Taylor Swift’s Discography Returns to TikTok Ahead of New Album Release
Taylor Swift’s discography has made a triumphant return to TikTok just in time for the release of her highly anticipated new album, “The Tortured Poets Department.” Fans can now enjoy official audio for hits like “All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version),” “Cruel Summer,” and “Style (Taylor’s Version)” on the popular short-form app.
This exciting development comes after Swift’s catalog was pulled from TikTok in February due to licensing issues between the parent company of her record label, Universal Music Group, and the app. The dispute centered around fair compensation for artists and concerns about AI and artist safety. However, it seems that a resolution has been reached, allowing Swift’s music to once again be available on TikTok.
Swift’s ownership of her Big Machine catalog has been a hot topic in recent years, particularly after the sale of her first six albums to Scooter Braun in 2019. This led to Swift vowing to re-record her albums in order to regain control of her music. She has since released “Taylor’s Version” re-recordings of several albums, including “Fearless,” “Red,” “Speak Now,” and “1989.”
While the reasons for Swift’s music returning to TikTok are unclear, it is worth noting that the tracks she owns are the ones that are now available on the platform. The ongoing battle between artists, record labels, and streaming platforms over fair compensation continues to be a major issue in the music industry.
Representatives for TikTok, Universal Music Group, and Universal Music Publishing Group have not yet commented on the return of Swift’s music to the platform. Fans can now enjoy creating videos and sharing their favorite Taylor Swift songs on TikTok once again.