Taylor Swift announced her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, set for release on 3 October 2025.
She revealed the details during an episode of the New Heights podcast hosted by her boyfriend, NFL star Travis Kelce, and his brother Jason.
TAYLOR SWIFT’S NEW ALBUM
Expect 12 tracks, a sharp contrast to her previous album The Tortured Poets Department, which included 31 songs, according to The Guardian.
The Life of a Showgirl features a collaboration with Sabrina Carpenter on the title track. The cover was remniscient of George Michael’s 1987 hit Father Figure.
Recorded during Swift’s global Eras tour, which was the world’s first billion-dollar tour and grossed over USD 2 billion (R 36 billion) in 21 months.
LIFE BEHIND THE SCENES
The album reflects what was happening in her inner life behind the scenes. Taylor Swift described the new work as “infectiously joyful, wild, dramatic.”
She said the energy of that era comes through the songs. “This is the record I’ve been wanting to make for a very long time,” she told the Kelce brothers.
She emphasised quality and focus, saying the album’s 12 songs fit together like a “perfect puzzle,” with no bonus tracks planned.
Taylor Swift declared: “I wanted melodies that are so infectious you’re almost angry at it” and “lyrics that are vivid but crisp and completely intentional.”
TAYLOR SWIFT RETURNS TO WORK WITH MAX MARTIN AND SHELLBACK
The Life of a Showgirl reunites Swift with famed Swedish producers Max Martin and Shellback.
They are known for their work on her hit albums Red, 1989, and Reputation. Swift credited them as “geniuses” behind some of her favourite songs like Shake It Off.
The album cover reflects a glamorous, showgirl-inspired theme, highlighting the dual life of a performer.
Taylor Swift said it symbolises “my day ends with me in a bathtub,” capturing what was happening “behind the curtain.”
THE LIFE OF A SHOWGIRL TRACKLIST
The album’s tracklist includes titles such as The Fate of Ophelia, Elizabeth Taylor, Eldest Daughter, Ruin the Friendship, and the title track The Life of a Showgirl.
With the album dropping in October, anticipation is building for what promises to be a vibrant addition to Swift’s illustrious career.
As she said, “Every song on this album is there for hundreds of reasons. It’s just right.”
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