Taylor Swift’s new album, The Life of a Showgirl, went live at midnight on Friday, and fans rushed to stream it on Spotify. The significant number of listeners caused the platform to slow down, crash, or stop working for many users worldwide. Both mobile and desktop users were affected as Swifties tried to listen to all 13 tracks simultaneously.
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The Life of a Showgirl, the new album from Taylor Swift. Listen now on Spotify pic.twitter.com/DiLtt7AHSJ
— Spotify (@Spotify) October 3, 2025
The Life of a Showgirl
The issue lasted only a short time before Spotify returned to normal. All 13 songs quickly rose on trending charts after streaming resumed. Swift called the album a personal project, thanking her collaborators and sharing her excitement. The release demonstrates the massive popularity of Taylor Swift and how her music can create worldwide attention instantly.
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