It's a California Dreamin' Kinda Release: When Can You Blast 1989 (Taylor's Version) in the Golden State?
Calling all Swifties with a serious case of West Coast envy! You've waited patiently (or maybe not so patiently, because let's be real, refreshing Twitter every five minutes is basically a full-time job), and the day is finally here. Well, almost. We're here to answer the burning question that's keeping you up at night (or should we say, early morning...because it's a Taylor Swift release, after all): when exactly can you jam out to 1989 (Taylor's Version) in the sunshine state?
Buckle Up, Swifties: It's Time Zone Trivia!
Now, before we get down to the nitty-gritty, a little time zone trivia for our geographically challenged Swifties (don't worry, we won't judge...much). The music industry, in its infinite wisdom, releases albums globally at midnight Eastern Time (ET). But fear not, California dreamers, because that translates to a much more reasonable hour for your Pacific coast ears.
Drumroll Please... Here's the Golden Ticket!
Mark your calendars, set your alarms (or don't, because a true Swiftie never sleeps when a new album drops), because 1989 (Taylor's Version) will be available to stream in California at 9:00 pm PT on Thursday, October 26th, 2023.
Yes, you read that right. You can ditch the caffeine drip and the all-nighter because you can blast "Shake It Off" under the California sun (well, technically the moon, but you get the picture) the night before!
So Cal vs Nor Cal: The Great Streaming Showdown (Not Really)
Now, a quick word to our northern California Swifties. We know you might feel a slight twinge of jealousy that So Cal gets the album a whole three hours earlier. But hey, chin up! Think of it as an extended listening party – you get to spend those extra hours crafting the perfect Instagram story to commemorate the occasion. Besides, everyone knows the best way to celebrate a Taylor Swift release is with a dance party, and who needs sleep when you've got bops like "Blank Space" and "Bad Blood" to fuel your moves?
There you have it, folks! Now you can officially mark your calendars, prep your Spotify playlists, and get ready to relive the magic of 1989 with a whole new sparkle. Happy streaming, California Swifties!
