Surprise! Taylor Swift to release new album 'Folklore' on July 24

Taylor Swift has used her time during lockdown wisely – by writing an album. Photo: AFP

While most of us were doing home workouts, making sourdough bread, trying to master dance moves from TikTok videos during the lockdown, Taylor Swift was busy writing materials for her new album... and it is ready for public consumption.

Her eight and latest album, Folklore, will drop on July 24, Swift tells fans in a social media post.