This is not a false alarm: Taylor Swift has something in the works and we are going to find out what it is very, very soon.
Now, you might think we’re clowning here (we have done so several times before) but where we usually work off of random maths, this time we have actual hard evidence the queen of pop is potentially about to announce her next album.
Swift’s boyfriend of two years, NFL star Travis Kelce, has confirmed that the Lover singer will be a guest on an upcoming episode of his podcast, and Taylor Nation – Swift’s official marketing and fan engagement team – has teased that she has a new era on the way.
READ MORE: First photos as Brooklyn and Nicola renew vows with one glaring absence
So, if you’re intrigued, keep reading for all the evidence we currently have that Taylor Swift is about to announce her next album.
Is Taylor Swift going on the New Heights podcast?
New Heights has confirmed Swift is the surprise guest with a new post on social media!
Earlier this morning, Jason and Travis Kelce teased the return of their podcast with a post on social media captioned, “92%ers, we’re coming back early for a special episode with a VERY special guest.”
The image showed the brothers with a silhouette we recognised All Too Well, plus the fact Jason is wearing an Eras Tour Shirt? It has to be Swift.
Is Taylor Swift announcing a new album?
We don’t know for sure but it seems there is definitely something brewing.
When you look at all the Easter eggs, all signs point to Swift’s 12th album announcement being imminent.
For a daily dose of 9honey, subscribe to our newsletter here.
Most memorable moments from the Eras Tour as it ends
All the Easter eggs about the potential new album
New Heights video
New Heights has officially confirmed that it will be Swift on the podcast!
A video has been posted of Swift sitting beside Travis recording the podcast, and guess what colour her lips are? ORANGE!
The countdown!!!
Red alert – there is a countdown on Taylor Swift’s website!!!
If you head to taylorswift.com, you’ll be taken straight to a homepage with a glittery orange background a countdown leading to 2:12PM TODAY!!
Something is coming this afternoon – stay tuned.
Taylor Nation’s post
Of course, the biggest Easter Egg we have is Taylor Nation’s Instagram post with the caption, “Thinking about when she said “See you next era…” ❤️🔥 “.
The post has a total of 12 images in the carousel and was also posted exactly 12 minutes after New Heights teased their next podcast episode, seemingly teasing Swift’s next era and her 12th album (TS12).
New Heights’ podcast announcement
The announcement of the return of New Heights was posted at 9.12am, not only seemingly teasing TS12 but also the release date of a potential new album.
If you look at 9:12AM as a date written by Americans, you get 9/12 or September 12, which is a Friday, and Swift always releases her albums on a Friday.
The episode is also set for release on August 13, which is famously the pop star’s lucky number and a huge indicator the “VERY special guest” is, in fact, her.
READ MORE: Ronaldo proposes to long-time partner with insane rock
Also, just look at Travis in the picture – he clearly looks like he is sitting next to and smiling at someone.
And let’s not forget to mention Swift’s label Republic Records liked the Instagram post.
Orange colour scheme
It seems the official colour of TS12 is going to be orange.
Not only was every image Taylor Nation posted a picture of Swift wearing the colour, but the background of the New Heights post was also orange sparkles, plus the countdown on her website.
Republic Records also commented on Taylor Nation’s post an emoji of a fiery orange heart.
Jason’s shirt
Jason is wearing an Eras tour shirt in the New Heights announcement – need we say more?
Taylor Nation not using any audio
Every recent post on the Taylor Nation account uses one of Swift’s songs, usually from the corresponding era.
READ MORE: Jennifer Aniston’s sad admission about Matthew Perry’s death
But this time, the post is in complete silence. Maybe that’s because we don’t yet have music to match this era…?
Directors on Directors image
So, some top-tier detective Swifites have seemingly managed to figure out which blacked-out image of Swift was used in the New Heights announcement, lining the silhouette up perfectly with a photo shared by Variety to promote Swift’s Directors on Directors interview.
All the best outfits Taylor Swift has worn on her Eras Tour
Now, guess what date that image was posted? December 12 – surely a TS12 Easter egg?
But while this detail has confirmed the TS12 theories, it’s also thrown them off.
Fans are speculating that because it’s an image of Swift promoting her directing work, she could be about to announce a documentary of sorts, potentially about the Eras tour.
The theory is backed up by the fact Swift had Female Rage: The Musical trademarked on August 4 with a publication date of August 26.
But that doesn’t explain the orange and all the clues leading to 12. Maybe we’re getting both?
Probably not, but a Swiftie can dream.
What will the new album be about?
Now, if there’s a new album, we only have one clue as to what it could be about, and that’s the emojis used by Taylor Nation and Republic Records.
The combinations of hearts and flames makes us think that if we are getting TS12, it’ll be a Lover 2.0, but make it sexier.
We’re thinking a whole album full of bops similar to False God and Dress, and we’re definitely not complaining about it.
FOLLOW US ON WHATSAPP HERE: Stay across all the latest in celebrity, lifestyle and opinion via our WhatsApp channel. No comments, no algorithm and nobody can see your private details.