Jack Antonoff Reveals How He Wrote 'New Year's Day' with Taylor Swift

Jack Antonoff shares his writing process and explains why he wasn't nervous writing a song with Taylor Swift.

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Jack Antonoff Reveals How He Wrote "New Year's Day" with Taylor Swift

[pj]

Jack is what an introvert looks like in real life people.

[raquelcrochet_designs]

Now i get why taylor writes so much with him

[ctpdpwn]

Damn didn't expect him here, more songwriters please!

[janexian]

He is more fun than I expected. Doesn’t seem a typical nerd lol. I can see why Taylor worked so well with him cuz they’re both awkward people but in a very funny and adorable way. I also love how he only concentrated on talking to jimmy like it were a in a one-on-one private conversation. LOL

[siyasingh]

Writes songs with Taylor Swift and harry styles. I like this man.

[Annamarie]

“New Year’s Day” is a fantastic song. Jack and Taylor have the chemistry to make incredibly catchy, yet still touching songs.

[leilacabral]

I have never seen him talk or move before. He's weird and smart. I like him.

[alinourmohamadi]

He's on of the greatest songwriters, Jimmy invite more songwriters

[cheeneefaith]

The fact that taylor says that she's more comfortable writing alone, she and jack are both the same lol.

[jadeolivia]

LOL, people should be intimidated by Jack in writing sessions, not the other way around.

[alankritisingh]

New Year's Day is a masterpiece! ❤

[itsflowerside]

so he didn’t even explain how they wrote new year’s day

[mrudinijagtaptaylorsversion]

He has his own band, he sings, plays few instruments, features in mvs of his songs, writes his own songs, co-writes with artists like Taylor Swift, Lana Del Rey, Lorde, also wrote with Harry Styles, is one of the closest friends of Taylor since many years yet he's so calm, down to earth, soft-spoken..he's a genius.

[starrynight]

He is one of the best songwriters out there.🖤

[zoeytheawesome]

I know everyone's talking about how awkward this was but honestly this is one of my favorite interviews. Felt like I was watching two friends chat!! Let's get more songwriters on here! Maybe one day I'll make it :)

[GoodxJ]

By far my favorite song on 'Reputation' and probably one of her best ever.

[JBandit]

Great seeing Jack Antonoff being interviewed! I want more songwriters in the light. I'm always hoping for Ryan Tedder in that seat when OneRepublic performs on the show...he's a incredible singer, songwriter, producer and will make for a fun interview

[karinapiano]

Anybody remembers that Jack Antonoff was the guitarist of the band called Fun? :)

[gemmacaylar]

that's why folklore turned out amazing coz they just click

[pennylane]

I love the fact that he worked with Haylor "recently".