New album by Swift to drop in early October revealed - Album release by Swift in early October confirmed
Taylor Swift Announces New Album "The Life of a Showgirl"
Pop megastar Taylor Swift has announced her twelfth studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl," set for release on October 3, 2025. The album was conceived during the European leg of her record-breaking Eras Tour in 2024.
The album features a distinguished creative team, including photographers Mert and Marcus, wardrobe stylist Joseph Cassell, and costume designer Bob Mackie. Taylor Swift shared clues leading up to this release, including cryptic social media activity and hints during her tour.
"The Life of a Showgirl" breaks from her usual one-word album title tradition and includes production from Taylor Swift herself, Max Martin, and Shellback. The album notably features Sabrina Carpenter on the track titled "The Life of a Showgirl," which is the 12th and final track on the album.
Here is the complete tracklist:
- The Fate of Ophelia
- Elizabeth Taylor
- Opalite
- Father Figure
- Eldest Daughter
- Ruin the Friendship
- Actually Romantic
- Wi$h Li$t (stylized)
- Wood
- CANCELLED! (stylized)
- Honey
- The Life of a Showgirl (featuring Sabrina Carpenter)
The album marks Taylor Swift's 12th studio project and is expected to be released in physical formats like CD, cassette, and vinyl LP as well as digitally.
In other news, Taylor Swift announced her relationship with Kansas City Chiefs player Travis Kelce in the summer of 2023. The two made their relationship official after sharing flirtatious moments during a podcast episode.
"The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology," Taylor Swift's eleventh studio album, set several records upon its release in April 2024. The album became the most-streamed album of the year on Spotify.
Taylor Swift's "Eras Tour" grossed over $2 billion (around €1.9 billion) and sold over 10 million tickets, making it the highest-grossing tour in history. The album was worked on by Taylor Swift during her "Eras Tour" in Europe, and she concluded the tour in December 2024.
Taylor Swift announced the new album with a countdown on her official website, taylorswift.com. A teaser video for a podcast episode was also posted on her social media in relation to the album announcement.
References: [1] Taylor Swift's Official Website - https://taylorswift.com/ [2] Variety - https://variety.com/2025/music/news/taylor-swift-the-life-of-a-showgirl-album-tracklist-1235376634/ [3] Billboard - https://www.billboard.com/music/taylor-swift/news/taylor-swift-the-life-of-a-showgirl-album-tracklist-1235376634
Entertainment news outlets reported that Taylor Swift's upcoming album, "The Life of a Showgirl," will have notable collaborations with fellow musicians, such as Travis Kelce, known for his music and football career in the U.S. The album is expected to be influenced by the diverse culture of Europe, a region Taylor Swift visited during her record-breaking Eras Tour. In Los Angeles, the music industry is buzzing with excitement for the release, with fans eager to hear the new tunes from the beloved artist and her brother.
