Taylor Swift has announced her 12th studio album, titled “The Life of a Showgirl.” The album is available for pre-order on her website. Her website, https://www.taylorswift.com, started a countdown on Monday evening (US time), ending at 12:12 pm ET on Tuesday.
Announcement: On August 13, at 7 p.m., Taylor will appear on her boyfriend Travis Kelce’s podcast, New Heights, for a rare interview, which he co-hosts with his brother Jason Kelce.
Release Date: A specific release date has not been confirmed, but pre-orders for physical copies of the album state that they will ship before October 13, 2025.
Theme and Sound: The album’s announcement and marketing have largely focused on an orange, glamorous aesthetic. This has led fans to speculate that the album will depart from the melancholic tone of her previous album, The Tortured Poets Department, and instead adopt a more theatrical and confident sound. The title itself hints at a spotlight on public performance, fame, and the life of an entertainer.
Collaboration: Rumors of a collaboration with Sabrina Carpenter were sparked after an official social media post by Taylor Nation included a photo of the two performing together during the Eras Tour.
Tracklist: An official tracklist has yet to be released.
Taylor Swift on Travis Kelce’s Podcast
Taylor’s update comes after her boyfriend, star player Travis Kelce, and his brother Jason Kelce teased a special guest on her podcast for an upcoming episode on Wednesday.
In a teaser clip from the episode, Swift announces her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl. She shows off a briefcase containing a blurry image of the album’s artwork.
This will be Swift’s first public interview since being named Time’s Person of the Year in 2023, where she first spoke publicly about her relationship with Kelce. The episode is expected to be one of the most-watched podcasts, with some speculating that it could surpass the record set by Donald Trump’s appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience.
The New Heights podcast is teasing the episode with a creative “excuse note” that incorporates Swift’s lyrics, which is building excitement among fans. The full episode can be found on YouTube, as well as various podcast platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music.