If you’re a Swiftie, it should come as no news to you that Taylor Swift’s new album, The Tourtured Poets Department, drops tomorrow (April 19).
In honor of the highly anticipated release, His Master’s Voice is hosting listening parties across the country. The music retailer will hold two days of listening parties in 18 stores.
The listening parties will be held on both Friday, April 19th and Saturday, April 20th in multiple stores where the album will be played back-to-back so you can take in the LP in all its glory.
In London on Friday, you can listen to the album at HMV’s Bexleyheath and Bromley stores at 3pm, as well as the recently re-opened HMV flagship store on Oxford Street at 4pm. On Saturday, the only store in London to have a listening party again is the Oxford Street store at 4pm.
At the listening parties, you’ll be able to take part in Taylor-themed quizzes and, of course, exchange friendship bracelets available at select stores with an album purchase. In all HMV stores, fans will be able to purchase The Tortured Poets Department on both vinyl and CD as well as a limited edition Phantom Clear vinyl, available for £44.99 from Friday 19 April.
With Taylor coming to the UK to take over Wembley Arena for eight nights this summer, the listening parties are a great way to meet other fans who will also be going. Taylor will play Wembley on June 21, 22 and 23 and then again on August 15, 16, 17, 19 and 20.
Going to the listening parties can be a chance to dress up in your favorite Swifties and have compiled a list of where to find the best Taylor outfits in this article.
