Taylor Swift Celebrates Owning Masters with Jack Antonoff
Taylor Swift Recreates Viral “Getaway Car” Clip with Jack Antonoff After Regaining Master Recordings
Taylor Swift has reclaimed ownership of her original master recordings—and she’s celebrating in the most Taylor way possible: with a viral throwback moment.
On May 30, 2025, Swift took to Instagram and her website to announce that she had officially purchased her original master recordings from Shamrock Capital. This monumental milestone comes six years after her music catalog was sold to Scooter Braun without her consent, sparking a multi-year battle for artistic ownership.
To commemorate the occasion, Swift and long-time collaborator Jack Antonoff recreated a beloved behind-the-scenes clip from the making of her 2017 album Reputation. The moment? The spontaneous creation of the “Getaway Car” bridge—a fan-favorite clip originally captured on Swift’s iPhone.
rep forever guilt free listening! pic.twitter.com/0LKciEe75c
— jackantonoff (@jackantonoff) May 31, 2025
A Joyful Throwback with a New Meaning
In the new recreation, Taylor holds her cat Meredith while mouthing the lyrics to “Getaway Car,” as Jack enthusiastically sings along: “I’m in a getaway car.” The two jump and scream in joy, echoing the same raw excitement seen in the original video.
The Significance Behind the Song and Celebration
“Getaway Car” marked a turning point in Swift’s sonic evolution. Co-written with Antonoff, the song embraced synth-pop and marked her transition away from country roots and vintage pop toward a darker, more experimental style. Their musical chemistry became foundational for subsequent albums like Lover, Folklore, and Midnights.
Taylor Swift now owns her masters. pic.twitter.com/EmHPuhNged
— Pop Base (@PopBase) May 30, 2025
Recreating this specific moment speaks volumes—not just about the music, but about the freedom Swift now holds as the legal owner of her master recordings.
A Thank-You to Fans and a Victory for Artists’ Rights
Taylor Swift credits her fans for helping her buy back her masters through their support of the re-recordings and attending the ‘Eras Tour’:
— Buzzing Pop (@BuzzingPop) May 30, 2025
“I can’t thank you enough for helping to reunite me with this art that I have dedicated my life to, but have never owned until now.” pic.twitter.com/lHJs8aa4DQ
In a handwritten note posted on her website, Swift thanked fans for their unwavering support through the Eras Tour and her re-recording journey. She emphasized that fan loyalty made this ownership milestone possible.
