9 Pieces That Make Us Feel Worthy of Taylor Swift's "The Life of a Showgirl"

It's official: Taylor Swift's 12th studio album is on the way. "The Life of a Showgirl," out 10/3, is promised by both Swift and her new fiancé (!!!) to be full of certified dance bangers — a fact further solidified by the production team of Max Martin and Shellback, who gave us most of "1989" and "reputation." And, frankly, it's needed after the exquisitely melancholy "The Tortured Poets Department." Here are nine pieces so you can dress the part of a proper showgirl during your first listen!

Brigitte Carreiro
by Brigitte Carreiro
Sep 16, 2025