Relationship and new album - what we learned from Taylor Swift on Travis Kelce's podcast

August 14, 2025

Taylor Swift announced her upcoming album "The Life of a Showgirl" during an appearance on her boyfriend Travis Kelce's podcast "New Heights," revealing it will release on October 3rd. During the interview, which attracted over 1. 3 million live viewers, Swift discussed her relationship with Kelce, explained how she wrote the album while on her Eras Tour, and described it as an "upbeat" record reflecting her current joyful state.

Who is affected

Taylor Swift's fans (Swifties)
Travis and Jason Kelce and their podcast audience
Sabrina Carpenter (featured artist on the title track)
Music consumers/listeners
Swift's family and friends who encouraged her relationship with Kelce
Shamrock Capital (the investment firm involved in her music rights)

What action is being taken

Swift is releasing her 12th album "The Life of a Showgirl" on October 3rd
Pre-orders for the album are currently available on her website
Swift is currently enjoying "granny hobbies" like sewing, painting, cooking, and baking sourdough bread
Swift has purchased the rights to her first six albums

Why it matters

This represents Swift's first major interview in some time, as she typically communicates through song lyrics rather than interviews
The album represents a shift in tone from her previous work, described as "upbeat" and coming from "the most infectiously joyful, wild, dramatic place"
The podcast appearance gave fans rare insight into Swift's relationship with Kelce and her personal life
Swift regaining ownership of her first six albums resolves a long-running battle over her music rights
The interview attracted over 1.3 million live viewers, demonstrating Swift's massive cultural influence

What's next

No explicit next steps stated in the article beyond the album release on October 3rd.

Read full article from source: BBC