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Taylor Swift Teases New Single ‘Patient Zero’ With a Cryptic Message

The new song will arrive alongside acoustic and piano versions, following her recent soundtrack contribution and major career honors

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Taylor Swift announces new single Patient Zero,” releasing on September 25. Photo from Taylor Swift/Instagram

Taylor Swift announced a new single, “Patient Zero,” coming out on September 25. Swift posted on her socials, showing teasers that read, “And, baby, that’s sh0w business f0r y0u.” on her Instagram bio. Swift has also announced the acoustic and piano versions of “Patient Zero.”

The announcement of the new single comes days after fans online called out Swift for not speaking up regarding the Ed Sheeran tour controversy following Macklemore’s removal from the tour on September 4 and September 5, despite her close affiliation with Sheeran.

According to Yahoo Entertainment, Swift is reported to have privately supported Sheeran after the fallout but does not intend to publicly comment on the situation. Fans have questioned why Swift has remained silent as Sheeran faced backlash over Macklemore’s removal from the tour.

Swift’s last single was “I Knew It, I Knew You” from the Toy Story 5 soundtrack back in June. Last July 3, Swift and professional football player Travis Kelce were married at Madison Square Garden.

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“Patient Zero” is set to release on September 25.

Along with the original single, Swift has announced acoustic and piano versions of “Patient Zero.”

Her last single was “I Knew It, I Knew You” from the Toy Story 5 soundtrack, released in June.

Taylor Swift was reportedly showing her support for Ed Sheeran following Macklemore’s removal from Sheeran’s tour on September 4 and 5.

Swift and Travis Kelce were married at Madison Square Garden on July 3.

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Elijah Pareño

Elijah Pareño

Music Writer

Elijah Pareño is the Music Writer of Rolling Stone Philippines. He writes daily music news, features, reviews, and radar stories of the website.

In addition to music writing, Pareño has written about the behind-the-scenes writers and producers from the P-pop scene, interviewed hip-hop artists like Shanti Dope and Zae, and featured up-and-coming artists for the Music Forecast 2026. Aside from music, Pareño has written about the state of affairs that affects pop culture. He wrote a movie review for 'Mortal Kombat II' and reported and interviewed photojournalists at the September 21, 2025 protests in Luneta and Mendiola.

Prior to working in Rolling Stone Philippines, Pareño was a freelance writer for 3 years and independent live music promoter

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