Spotify crashes as Taylor Swift's ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ drops on platform

Taylor Swift's new album The Life of a Showgirl caused a rush on Spotify, with 1000+ users reporting app crashes, per DownDetector.

Updated on: Oct 3, 2025, 10:10:01 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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Taylor Swift's latest album, 'The Life of a Showgirl' dropped on the music streaming platform Spotify on Thursday evening. Thousands of fans rushed to the platform to stream the pop icon's latest album, which contains 12 tracks. Such was the rush to listen to the album that many reported that Spotify crashed when they tried to open it.

This album cover image released by Republic Records shows "The Life of a Showgirl" by Taylor Swift. (Republic Records via AP) (AP)

According to DownDetector, more than 1000 people reported that Spotify crashed for them when they tried to play Taylor Swift's latest release.

All 12 tracks from Swift new album dropped on the platform, with Spotify notifying users about on their X handle. Soon after, there was a rush of users to the platform to stream the songs, which reportedly caused the crash.

800+ users said Spotify went down when they tried to stream Taylor Swift's new album. (DownDetector)

At its peak, the outage reached close to 900 on DownDetector, a platform that tracks such outages based on users reports. Most users, 65%, complained that the Spotify app on iOS and Android smartphones crashed when they tried to stream. Some say, around 22, also said that the website was not working.

Users Vent Frustration On Social Media

Multiple Spotify users took to social media to vent their frustration with the platform for glitching when they tried to stream, 'The Life of a Showgirl.' There were hundreds of posts from frustrated users, mostly Swifties, who slammed the platform for the issues.

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“SO I WOKE UP AT 5 AM FOR THE LIFE OF A SHOWGIRL JUST FOR SPOTIFY TO CRASH DOWN @Spotify FIX YOURSELF & DO IT QUICKLY,” one angry user wrote.

“Even though Spotify is down…I’m still hella happy!!! Happy release day #swifties,” said another.

“Is it a Taylor release day if Spotify does not go down?” wrote one, sharing a screenshot of the issue.

Swift latest album features 12 tracks: The Fate of Ophelia, Elizabeth Taylor, Opalite, Father Figure, Eldest Daughter, Ruin the Friendship, Actually Romantic, Wi$h Li$t, Wood, CANCELLED!, Honey, The Life of a Showgirl (feat. Sabrina Carpenter).

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Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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