TS12 – Prep’s Thoughts on a New Era of Taylor Swift
From a curly-haired country star to a global pop sensation, Taylor Swift’s music has been a hit throughout the ages. Her influence has spread all over the world, and her music has inspired people everywhere. Her latest update? TS12 – “The Life of a Showgirl”.
In August of 2025, Taylor Swift announced the upcoming release of her newest album, The Life of a Showgirl. Premiering on October 3, 2025, this album reflects Swift’s experience during the Eras Tour, her two-year tour combining all her albums into one three and a half hour show. It will highlight the excitement of her life on and off the stage, including her relationship with Kansas City Chief’s tight end Travis Kelce.
Swift had been planning her 12th album long before anyone imagined. Dedicated Swiftes uncovered the hidden easter eggs Swift planted throughout her last show on the Eras Tour, December 8, 2024. These easter eggs included things like Swift wearing orange in her last show, the color representing The Life of a Showgirl. Or exiting though an orange door at the end of her final night, symbolizing her leaving that era and going on to the next. Taylor Swift gave subtle clues hinting at her next era, this album. Adelaide Williams ‘26 expressed that, “The easter eggs Taylor shares on social media builds excitement for her upcoming projects while emphasizing their importance.”
After all the hidden clues, anticipation is running high for this album. Gabby Bianchi ‘29, a fanatic Taylor Swift fan, said, “My expectation for this album is that it’s going to be a lot more upbeat than her recent albums. I’m excited for it to be more in the pop genre, even if it doesn’t have as much lyrical depth as her last album.”
But how will this album compare to her last album, “The Tortured Poets Department”? Swiftes received this album with mixed reviews, with some noting that they resonated with the emotional depth, while others found it overly complicated and lacking originality. However, Swift notes how this album will be a “180 degree turn” from her previous album, with more upbeat and positive songs. Many new fans of Swift resonate more with this upbeat, pop style of her music. Ms. Slack started listening during the pandemic and shared, “I’ve followed along since then with her more recent albums. I’m less into country music, I’m definitely more into pop, so I’m excited for a more banger album.”
Whether students are counting down the hours until a new album releases or simply curious about Swift’s next move in the industry, the anticipation across Prep highlights just how far her influence reaches. Overall, “The Life of a Showgirl” promises not just exciting music, but a momentous moment as Taylor Swift releases her twelfth studio album.
