Taylor Swift announced The Life of a Showgirl, her 12th studio album, during an appearance on the New Heights podcast. The 12-track album was released October 3, 2025, and ends with a title track featuring Sabrina Carpenter.
When did Taylor Swift’s new album come out?
The Life of a Showgirl was released October 3, 2025. The official Apple Podcasts episode listing carried the announcement that the album would be available on that date and directed fans to Swift’s official website for preorders. The Associated Press reported the release date on August 12, 2025.
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Swift said the album was completed in Sweden with producers Max Martin and Shellback while she was working around dates on the Eras Tour. The Associated Press identifies Martin and Shellback as the credited producers.
What is the tracklist for The Life of a Showgirl?
The album contains 12 tracks. The list below was published by the Associated Press and Pitchfork; its final song features Sabrina Carpenter.
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- Taylor Swift's 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, will be released worldwide October 3, 2025
- “The Fate of Ophelia”
- “Elizabeth Taylor”
- “Opalite”
- “Father Figure”
- “Eldest Daughter”
- “Ruin the Friendship”
- “Actually Romantic”
- “Wi$h Li$t”
- “Wood”
- “Cancelled!”
- “Honey”
- “The Life of a Showgirl” (featuring Sabrina Carpenter)
What did Taylor Swift reveal on New Heights?
Swift described the album as a portrait of her private life during the tour, contrasting its focused 12-song shape with the 31 tracks on The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology. She told the hosts: “This album is about what was going on behind the scenes in my inner life during this tour, which was so exuberant and electric and vibrant.” Pitchfork reproduced that remark and her explanation that “There’s not a 13th; there’s no other ones coming.”
Her comments also framed the record as joyful and more upbeat. Travis Kelce called it “a 180 from ‘Tortured Poets,’” and Swift agreed that “Life is more upbeat,” according to the Associated Press episode recap. Pitchfork quoted Swift describing “melodies that were so infectious that you’re almost angry at it, and lyrics that are just as vivid but crisp and focused and completely intentional.”
Where can you watch or listen to the episode?
The episode premiered Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at 7 p.m. Eastern. The full episode is available on YouTube and podcast platforms including Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, Spotify and Wondery, according to the Associated Press. Availability can vary by location and platform catalog.
Apple Podcasts lists the installment as “The Taylor Swift Episode,” published August 13, 2025 at 11:00 p.m. UTC, with a runtime of 2 hours and 4 minutes. Swift appears as the guest alongside hosts Jason and Travis Kelce.
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What physical editions were announced?
The Associated Press reported preorder offerings that included a limited Portofino orange glitter vinyl edition and a special cassette edition. It also described the cover art as Swift submerged in water, using orange and mint-green tones.
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