What Is TS12?
Okay, let’s clear the air for all the casual Swifties and pop culture surfers out there. TS12 is just shorthand for Taylor Swift’s highly anticipated 12th studio album. Simple as that. The term started popping up everywhere once fans realized her Eras Tour book and social media posts were dropping breadcrumbs about the next “era.” If you’ve caught Taylor’s social team hyping orange outfits or seen that cryptic countdown on her official site, you’re not imagining things. The Swiftiverse is on full TS12 watch right now.
Is Taylor Swift's TS12 Album Dropping on 'New Heights'?
Taylor is officially set to guest on “New Heights,” the podcast hosted by her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, and his brother Jason. The episode premieres August 13, sparking rumors that she might announce TS12 right on air. Why is everyone so convinced? For starters, the podcast’s tease featured an orange theme, the same color Taylor Nation rocked in those viral Instagram shots. Plus, the timing lines up perfectly with her favorite number: 13. Below is an official podcast video launched by Taylor Swift on her Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/p/DNPbaYMuypd/
Honestly, Taylor’s never announced an album on a podcast before, especially not alongside her beau, but given all the digital clues and her “see you next era” hints, it’s looking more and more like TS12 could debut or be revealed during her chat with the Kelce brothers. If she does, it’ll be one for the pop culture history books: music, football, and romance all rolled into one headline moment.
Taylor Swift's 12th Album Release Date
About that release date, yeah, this is where things get juicy, and not yet announced the release date. Taylor’s official website had fans up at midnight counting down to 12:12 a.m. ET on August 12, 2025, flashing glittery orange graphics that screamed “announcement incoming.” That doesn’t mean the album’s dropping right then, but it’s probably when Swift will announce TS12 and give us the goods: the title, the vibe, and a pre-order link if we’re lucky.
In a post from Taylor Swift Updates, it was revealed that her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, is now available for pre-order, with products set to ship before October 13 despite no official release date being confirmed.
Based on her usual rollout schedule, Taylor likes to announce albums a couple of months before release (think August for announcements, October for the full drop). We still have to wait and see what she shares—given the big tease and podcast tie-in, expect an epic reveal and maybe a fall release. The only confirmed detail so far: TS12’s announcement is happening, and it’s all going down with style, some orange flair, and probably a Kelce cameo for good measure.
