Jack Antonoff has spoken about his prolific 2017, during which he worked on albums for both Lorde and Taylor Swift. The 33-year-old musician, who also fronts the band Bleachers, told The Herald Sun that the past year provided plenty of inspiration, stating: 'This past year there's been a lot there'.
Antonoff co-wrote six songs with Taylor Swift for her album 'Reputation', which sold two million records in its first week. He also penned ten tracks for Lorde's sophomore release 'Melodrama', which has been nominated for a Grammy for Album of the Year. Of the nomination, he said: 'It's unbelievable. The whole year has been humbling for lack of a better word.'
In the interview, Antonoff revealed that much of the writing took place in the Brooklyn apartment he shared with his girlfriend of five years, 'Girls' actress Lena Dunham. Representatives for the couple confirmed their split on Monday, adding to a difficult period for Dunham, who recently faced backlash after defending a writer accused of rape.
Meanwhile, Antonoff's career continues to thrive. Bleachers are set to tour Australia with Paramore next month.
