# Taylor Swift Announces New Single

> Taylor Swift reveals 'Patient Zero' single release date.
- Title: Taylor Swift Announces New Single · The Hollywood Reporter
- Summary: Taylor Swift reveals 'Patient Zero' single release date. Taylor Swift will release her new single 'Patient Zero' on September 25.
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- Source: The Hollywood Reporter — https://hollywoodreporter.com/music/music-news/taylor-swift-announces-single-patient-zero-1236707696
- Author: Ethan Millman
- Published: 2026-09-22T18:34:44+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: taylor swift, patient zero, single, september 25, instagram, countdown
## New Single Announcement
Taylor Swift announced her new single 'Patient Zero' will release on September 25.

> i've been impatiently waiting to tell you that my brand new single patient zero will be out on september 25
## Instagram Countdown
Swift posted a 24-hour countdown on Monday set to 2 p.m. ET for the single release.
## Collector's Editions
She listed three different collector’s edition CDs for the single for the next 24 hours.
## Weeks of Teasing
Swift has teased new music for weeks, with fans speculating about potential album releases or re-recorded albums.
## Unclear Plans
It remains unclear what the new single will be part of, though it may relate to upcoming projects.
## Key takeaway

Taylor Swift will release her new single 'Patient Zero' on September 25.