During a recent interview with a Dutch newspaper, musician Jack Antonoff expressed his displeasure when asked about Taylor Swift's upcoming album, The Tortured Poets Department. The Grammy-winning artist, who has collaborated with Swift on multiple projects, including her last 10 albums, made it clear that he does not discuss such matters. Taylor Swift announced her new album in February at the Grammys, revealing that it will feature collaborations with Post Malone and Florence + The Machine and is set to be released on April 19. Antonoff's involvement in the project was also confirmed by the Los Angeles Times.
According to the interview transcript, Antonoff became visibly irritated when the topic of Swift's album was brought up, stating, 'You know I don't talk about that.' He promptly ended the conversation, emphasizing that he does not engage in clickbait discussions. Some online reactions criticized Antonoff's response, labeling him as rude and suggesting that he was being overly sensitive. However, others defended his reaction, pointing out that the interview was meant to focus on his own recent album, BLEACHERS, which was released less than a month ago.
The incident sparked a debate among fans and followers on social media, with contrasting opinions on Antonoff's handling of the situation. While some viewed his reaction as unwarranted, others empathized with his frustration at being questioned about a project unrelated to the interview's purpose. The incident serves as a reminder of the complexities of navigating public discussions for artists and the challenges they face in managing expectations and boundaries.
