Entertainment · 23 September 2026

Taylor Swift releases new single “Patient Zero”

Photo: Eva Rinaldi Celebrity Photographer (CC BY SA 2.0)

Fans had hoped a mysterious website countdown meant new tour dates, but Taylor Swift instead revealed new music. Her track, "Patient Zero," is scheduled for release on September 25, and limited-edition physical CDs will be obtainable until Wednesday. The announcement did not include any concert dates or live-event plans.

By BriefTea Editorial · 23 September 2026 at 0:17

Reported by TicketNews · How we write briefs

Get the app

Understand this story

Why do artists release singles? What's a 'Patient Zero'? Why the countdown mystery?

More briefs

EntertainmentDruski hosted SNL on Saturday, its first host from online content creation EntertainmentSir Patrick Stewart, Star Trek and X-Men Legend, Dies at 86 EntertainmentJennifer Lawrence is back as Katniss in new Hunger Games prequel EntertainmentR-Truth appears fine after SmackDown injury scare but needs checks next week EntertainmentBus passengers face £100 fines for playing music out loud EntertainmentBBC to air two-part documentary on J.K. Rowling next year More entertainment stories → Browse all stories →