WEST BEND, Wis. — Taylor Swift fans put away their typewriters in exchange for shimmery gel pens as they celebrated the release of her 12th album, The Life of a Showgirl, at Beat Goes On Records and More in West Bend.

Owner Joe Zaremba understands why Swift’s fans congregate when she releases new music.

“12:01, the register is on, we already know people are coming and they’re giving us all sorts of positive responses,” he said. “Music always brings people together.”

Swifties in Washington County had midnight on Oct. 3 circled on a map to pick up their vinyl at their local independent record shop.

Taylor Swift fans celebrate new album release at West Bend record store

“I’m a huge Swiftie,” Monica Hafenbreadl said. “I’ve been a Taylor Swift fan for years and years and years, and I’m rea

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