Music Industry Updates: Taylor Swift Hits 1 Billion Views on YouTube, Ellie Goulding's Coachella Experience, Freya Skye's EP Release, Maisie Peters' Album Announcement, and RAYE's Upcoming Tour
Taylor Swift's music video for "Wildest Dreams" from her album 1989 has reached 1 billion views on YouTube, making it her sixth video to achieve this milestone. Other videos that have hit 1 billion views include "Blank Space," "Shake It Off," "You Belong With Me," "Bad Blood," and "Look What You Made Me Do."
In a recent interview with NYLON magazine, Ellie Goulding shared her experiences from the early days of her music career. She recalled feeling pressured to perform even when she was sick, citing an instance when she played at Coachella with food poisoning. Despite the challenging situation, Goulding persevered and delivered a memorable performance.
Singer Freya Skye is set to release her EP titled Stardust on Feb. 4, with her Stars Align tour kicking off on Feb. 6 in Portland. Skye expressed her excitement and pride for the upcoming EP, eagerly anticipating its release to her fans.
Maisie Peters has announced the release date of her new album, Florescence, scheduled for May 15. The album features collaborations with artists like Julia Michaels and Marcus Mumford. A trailer for the album, directed by Amelia Dimoldenberg, is already available for fans to enjoy.
RAYE's sister, Absolutely, is currently touring with the singer as her opening act. Absolutely's sophomore album, Paracosm, is set to be released on Feb. 20, preceding RAYE's album This Music May Contain Hope, which is due out on March 27. Fans can look forward to new music from both artists in the coming months.
In conclusion, the music industry is buzzing with exciting releases and tours from talented artists like Taylor Swift, Ellie Goulding, Freya Skye, Maisie Peters, RAYE, and Absolutely. Fans can expect a variety of new music and performances to enjoy in the near future.