Taylor Swift announces new single ‘Patient Zero’ for September 25

Taylor Swift has announced a new single, “Patient Zero,” scheduled for release on Friday, September 25, adding another major music moment to an already busy month for the global pop star.

Swift announced the song on September 23 through her social media accounts, saying it would be available on digital music services and that fans could pre-order it through her website for a limited period. She also announced limited-edition CD versions of the single.

The announcement followed a series of clues that fans had been watching online, including changes to the lettering in Swift’s social-media profile. The new release continues the singer’s recent run of high-profile music and visual projects.

Swift has also been in the entertainment headlines this week after MTV announced that she will receive the inaugural VMA Artist Director Honors at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards. The new award recognises artists whose work behind the camera has contributed to music-video direction and visual storytelling.

“Patient Zero” is expected to become one of the week’s major new music releases, with details about the song’s broader promotion still emerging.

Source: Variety and Paramount Press Express.

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