Taylor Swift releases “The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore,” an expanded edition of her 2025 album, adding four newly written tracks. Multiple outlets report that the new songs are included in the deluxe release, which Swift presents as an extension of the original project.

The releases are timed to follow nearly a year after “The Life of a Showgirl” premiered, with outlets citing that the encore arrives after sustained attention on the album’s success. Coverage also points to Swift’s promotion around the rollout, including announcements and streaming availability. Billboard and other outlets frame the effort as a continuation of the “Showgirl” era, while noting that it is her first new music since her more recent high-profile public events.

Several sources highlight the lead new single “Patient Zero,” with Inquirer.net also saying Swift teases a music video for the track featuring Dakota Johnson and Colin Farrell. Other newly listed songs mentioned across reports include “Cleveland!,” “Pink Clouding,” and “Babylon.” IOL notes that the lead-up included cryptic clues to fans, reflecting a staged promotional approach.