JAKARTA – British soloist Florence Welch admitted to taking a big step in her career after appearing on stage with Taylor Swift at Wembley Stadium, London last year.
Florence, known through her group, Florence and the Machine, emerged as a surprise guest star at one of the Eras Tour shows in London.
The collaboration marked the first time the song “Floride!!!” from the album “The Torturing Poets Department” was performed live in front of tens of thousands of viewers. This moment apparently changed Florence’s view of her career drastically.
In a recent interview with The Guardian, Welch told how the collaboration could be realized.
“We’ve known each other for a long time. So, he just sent text messages,” Welch said.
While on stage, he was surprised by the scale of such a magnificent show. Although Welch admits he tends to avoid the excessive public spotlight, the experience of appearing in a giant stadium with Taylor Swift feels different.
“I’ll say, yes, I’m someone who wants to hide from the light of fame,” he said. “But I stepped onto the stadium stage with him, and I thought, ‘this is really cool.'”
That experience sparked his determination to make big changes. “After this, I have to make some changes,” he said.
On the other hand, Florence Welch is also preparing a sixth album of Florence and the Machine, ‘Everyone Scream’, which will be released on October 31.
The album was inspired by his personal experience, including the rescue operations he underwent in 2023 during the Dance Fever tour and his experience with ectopic pregnancy.
The album will explore themes such as femininity, relationships, aging, and death. The collaboration in the album involves big names such as Mitski, Mark Bowen ( IDLES guitarist), and Aaron Dessner.
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