The days are getting shorter, but fear not — fall is coming with a ton of new music perfect for soundtracking the cooler nights.

The marquee release this season is unquestionably Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl, due out Friday, October 3. The pop star, 35, announced her 12th studio album during an August appearance on now-fiancé Travis Kelce’s “New Heights” podcast.

“This album is about what was going on behind the scenes in my inner life during [The Eras Tour], which was so exuberant and electric and vibrant,” she explained, adding that she tried to create “melodies that were so infectious that you’re almost angry at it, and lyrics that are just as vivid but crisp and focused and completely intentional.”

Keep scrolling for a complete guide to the new releases we’re most excited t

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