Taylor Swift's Fans Believe She is on the Brink of Unveiling Her Highly Anticipated 12th Album, Triggered by Subtle Clues Found in Recent Easter Eggs
Taylor Swift Announces Upcoming Album "The Life of a Showgirl"
Taylor Swift's fans have been eagerly awaiting news about her next album, and their wait is finally over. The singer is set to release her 12th studio album, titled The Life of a Showgirl, on October 3, 2025.
The official announcement was made during an appearance on the New Heights podcast, hosted by Travis Kelce and his brother. Swift shared the album cover in a teaser video posted at exactly 12:12 a.m. ET on August 12, 2025.
Fans had been noticing several Easter eggs hinting at the release of the new album. For instance, Swift posted a letter in May 2025 celebrating owning her masters that contained the phrase "I was thiiiiiiiiiiiis close" with 12 'i's, which many interpreted as a hint toward her 12th studio album.
Swift's marketing team also shared a 12-photo carousel of the singer dressed in orange outfits during the Eras Tour, subtly foreshadowing the album release and new "era" of her career.
The album features 12 tracks, including a collaboration with Sabrina Carpenter, and draws inspiration from Swift's experiences on her record-breaking Eras tour. The album's title and release date were also revealed during the New Heights podcast.
The episode of New Heights where the TS12 announcement is expected to occur has a mystery guest with a black silhouette on an orange background. The Kelce brothers responded to fan theories with the emojis "👀🧡", which could be interpreted as confirming Taylor's involvement.
Fans have been speculating that Taylor Swift will announce TS12 on the New Heights podcast, and their speculations seem to be coming true. The New Heights podcast teased a "VERY special guest" with an orange background, potentially hinting at Taylor Swift.
Taylor Nation, Taylor Swift's team-run account for fans, posted a carousel of 12 photos of Taylor from The Eras Tour, all wearing orange outfits on Aug. 11. This further fuelled the anticipation among fans.
The album's colour is also expected to be orange, aligning with Taylor Swift's obsession with the number 13. However, it's worth noting that the singer has not released an album since April 19, 2024.
Swift's fans are eagerly anticipating the news about her upcoming album, TS12. The singer's last social media silence was her longest ever, ending on May 30, when she bought back her first six albums. It seems that Taylor Swift is ready to make a grand comeback with her new album.
[1] Billboard
[2] The Verge
[3] Rolling Stone
[4] NME
[5] CNN
Taylor Swift's grand comeback with her 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl," is set to become the breaking news on best-of-internet-twitter this October, promising an entertaining blend of music, pop-culture references, and celebrity collaborations. The countdown for the release has already begun, with fans eagerly awaiting updates and speculating about potential behind-the-scenes revelations.
