Pop star Taylor Swift maintains her title as the industry's most diligent performer by unveiling plans for her 12th studio album.
Taylor Swift Announces New Album 'The Life of a Showgirl'
Pop sensation Taylor Swift has announced her 12th studio album, titled "The Life of a Showgirl." The album is set for release on October 3, 2025[1][3].
Swift made the announcement during an appearance on Travis Kelce's podcast, New Heights[10]. The album teaser on TikTok included a slideshow of 12 images, each featuring Swift wearing orange, hinting at potential inspiration drawn from her time on the road and a possible return to pop music[7][8].
Pre-orders for "The Life of a Showgirl" are now open on Taylor Swift's official site, and fans can choose from various formats, including a special limited vinyl edition in "Portofino orange glitter" and a special cassette edition[2][4]. The vinyl editions are expected to ship before October 13, 2025[2][4].
Swift has been re-recording and re-releasing her first six albums in an effort to regain control over her music, following the purchase and sale of her early catalog by Hybe America CEO Scooter Braun[6]. Each of her re-recorded albums has entered the Billboard 200 US album chart at number one, helping her become the woman with the most number one albums in history[9].
The new album follows Swift's The Tortured Poets Department, which was released during her record-breaking Eras tour[11]. The Eras tour generated more than $2.2bn (£1.6bn) across two years and five continents, making it the highest-grossing tour of all time[12].
A brief clip from the podcast was posted on Instagram early on Tuesday[5], and the full podcast episode will be released at 11pm on Tuesday, UK time[4].
Swift's fans, known as Swifties, will be eagerly awaiting the release of "The Life of a Showgirl," with the longest period they have had to wait for a new studio album being just three years, between 2014's 1989 and 2017's Reputation[13].
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Taylor Swift's upcoming album, "The Life of a Showgirl," is sure to offer some enticing music, as the teaser on TikTok hints at a return to pop music. Fans who pre-order the album can look forward to a special limited vinyl edition in "Portofino orange glitter," a nod to possible inspirations from her time on the road.
