Just hours after announcing the imminent release of her new studio album, evermore, Taylor Swift has sparked an online frenzy – as fans, celebrities, commentators and more react to the arrival of the new project.

Described as a companion album to folklore, released earlier this year, evermore features a star-studded list of collaborators, including HAIM, The National and Bon Iver.

"I wanted to surprise you with this the week of my 31st birthday," Swift revealed in a statement. "You've all been so caring, supportive and thoughtful on my birthdays and so this time I wanted to give you something! I also know this holiday season will be a lonely one for most of us and if there are any of you out there who turn to music to cope with missing loved ones the way I do, this is for you.

"I have no idea what will come next. I have no idea about a lot of things these days and so I've clung to the one thing that keeps me connected to you all. That thing always has and always will be music."

I have no idea what will come next. I have no idea about a lot of things these days and so I’ve clung to the one thing that keeps me connected to you all. That thing always has and always will be music. And may it continue, evermore. evermore is out now: https://t.co/QYMUTL0IAj pic.twitter.com/tlSmahDkBi

— Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) December 11, 2020

Unsurprisingly, Swift and her album have been trending globally since the project was announced last night. Take a look at some of the reactions on Twitter below:

jk it’s going to take me like 8 years to make another record

— traitor joe (@phoebe_bridgers) December 11, 2020

Me listening to new @taylorswift13 pic.twitter.com/zNB35NCRg8

— Tegan and Sara (@teganandsara) December 11, 2020

Watch Taylor Swift's new music video for 'Willow' from evermore below:

Stream the full album: