Taylor Swift has turned the album drop into an artwork. After jam-packing her social media accounts with Easter eggs within the lead as much as her “Midnights” launch and leaving us all shocked with seven bonus tracks, the “Bejeweled” singer is at it once more with one other shock. On Jan. 12, Swift made an surprising look on the 1975 live performance in London, the place she carried out “Anti-Hero” stay for the primary time. Smiling on the viewers, the Grammy winner strapped on her guitar and dove straight into her chart-topping hit.

Throughout the efficiency, Swift strummed her guitar in entrance of a black-and-white stage setup. Because the viewers roared with pleasure, she belted out the lyrics. “It is me, hello, I am the issue, it is me,” she sang. “At tea time, everyone agrees / I am going to stare straight on the solar however by no means within the mirror / It should be exhausting at all times rooting for the anti-hero.” Swift’s onstage cameo additionally made some followers hopeful that she’ll have just a few superstar associates be a part of her on her upcoming Eras Tour.

Following “Anti-Hero,” Swift, a longtime fan of the 1975, additionally lined the band’s music “The Metropolis.” “Yeah, you wanna discover love then you understand the place the town is,” she sang as the group chanted the lyrics in unison. “Yeah, counting playing cards was one of the best job he ever had / Cleansing up / He acquired good along with his fours and his twos.” On the finish of her efficiency, Swift wished the group an excellent evening. “Good night,” she mentioned. “I hope you get pleasure from the remainder of [the 1975’s tour].”

Whereas some folks on social media expressed their needs to rewind time and be a part of the viewers to witness Swift’s efficiency stay themselves, followers at dwelling and in individual have been delighted by the surprising mini live performance. Will her subsequent shock be a brand new album? We are able to dream.

Forward, see Swift’s stay rendition of “Anti-Hero” and her cowl of “The Metropolis.”