Taylor Swift announces new single 'Patient Zero' for September 25 release

On September 22, 2026, American singer Taylor Swift announced via Instagram that her new single, "Patient Zero," will be released on September 25, 2026. The song is available for pre-order on her website for 24 hours in three CD versions: standard, acoustic, and piano. This follows her last album, "The Life of a Showgirl," released in October 2025, and her marriage to Travis Kelce in July 2026. Swift had previously hinted at new music during an Emmy Awards sketch, and fans noticed she changed "o" to "0" in her bio and song lyrics.