Taylor Swift discussed her latest album, her sourdough baking hobby, and regaining control of her master recordings on Travis Kelce's podcast, sharing her insights.
Taylor Swift has announced her 12th studio album, titled "The Life of a Showgirl". The album, set to be released on October 3, promises a fresh sound and an intriguing concept.
Album Details
The album will be released by Republic Records and will be available in various formats, including CD, cassette, and vinyl LP.
Track Listing
The album will feature 12 tracks: 1. "The Fate of Ophelia" 2. "Elizabeth Taylor" 3. "Opalite" 4. "Father Figure" 5. "Eldest Daughter" 6. "Ruin the Friendship" 7. "Actually Romantic" 8. "Wi$h Li$t" 9. "Wood" 10. "Cancelled!" 11. "Honey" 12. "The Life of a Showgirl" (feat. Sabrina Carpenter)
Production and Personnel
"The Life of a Showgirl" has been produced by Taylor Swift, Max Martin, and Shellback. Sabrina Carpenter is featured on the title track. The photography for the album is by Mert and Marcus, with Joseph Cassell as the wardrobe stylist and Bob Mackie as the costume designer.
Background
Swift conceptualized the album during her European Eras Tour in 2024. The album marks a focus on refining her songwriting, with these 12 tracks representing a curated selection of her best work for this project.
The announcement was made through a clip on Travis and Jason Kelce's New Heights podcast, where Swift revealed the album's title and blurred cover art. Taylor Swift has historically engaged in detailed Easter egg drops for her fans, and this album follows that tradition with cryptic hints leading up to its unveiling.
Swift also discussed reclaiming her masters and buying complete control over her first six albums during the podcast interview, which lasted for two hours and four minutes.
Collaborations and Easter Eggs
The album's title and the number 12 have been recurring themes in hints about the album, from Taylor Swift's Grammy earrings to the string of 12 O's in her masters announcement. The billboards in Nashville and New York, featuring a nod to Swift's deep ties to those cities and her country and pop personas, also linked to a Spotify playlist titled "And, baby, that's show business for you" featuring songs produced by Max Martin and Shellback.
The Kelce brothers announced an early return for their podcast with a mystery guest, leading fans to speculate it would be Swift. The artwork for the podcast announcement included a cut-out where the mystery guest would be, which fans traced back to Swift's appearance on Variety's Directors On Directors.
Swift jokingly thanked "New Heights" for getting her a boyfriend (Jason Kelce) during the podcast interview. Swift also mentioned that she has a new interest in baking sourdough.
Stay tuned for more updates on "The Life of a Showgirl"!
- Fans can expect to find Taylor Swift's latest album, "The Life of a Showgirl," airing on various media platforms, with the album being distributed by Republic Records and available in formats such as CD, cassette, and vinyl LP.
- In addition to being a much-anticipated offering in the realm of music entertainment, the album also promises a glimpse into Taylor Swift's business acumen, as she reclaims her masters and takes full control over her first six albums.
- Beyond the music and business aspects, "The Life of a Showgirl" promises engaging sports commentary, as Taylor Swift has historically used her platforms to connect with fans, dropping intricate Easter eggs as a part of her news and publicity strategies, akin to a game of show business itself.
