{
  "id": 10135152,
  "title": "Taylor Swift sets two new Spotify records as ‘Patient Zero’ becomes 2026’s most‑streamed song by a female artist",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/taylor-swift-sets-two-new-spotify-records-as-patient-zero-becomes",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-27T04:26:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/life/2026/09/27/taylor-swift-sets-two-new-spotify-records-as-patient-zero-becomes-2026s-moststreamed-song-by-a-female-artist/236701"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "London, September 27 - Taylor Swift has set two new Spotify records, becoming the most-streamed female artist in a single day in 2026, following the release of her new single \"Patient Zero\" and extended album, Life Of A Showgirl: The Encore, according to PA Media/dpa. Swift, 36, launched her new song on Friday, which surpassed the record for the most-streamed song by a female artist in a single day in 2026. Additionally, she introduced four new tracks as part of the album, breaking the record for the most-streamed female artist in a single day this year. This marks her first new music since her marriage to NFL star Travis Kelce at New York's Madison Square Garden in July. The couple addressed critics of their relationship in one of her new songs, \"Cleveland!\", referencing the city where Kelce grew up. Other tracks on the album include \"Patient Zero,\" \"Pink Clouding,\" and \"Babylon.\" Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics, with the latter praising the new tracks as a reminder of Swift's ability to make diaristic details palatable for the pop mainstream, the album has been successful on streaming platforms. Swift will premiere the music video for \"Patient Zero,\" starring Dakota Johnson and Colin Farrell, at the MTV Video Music Awards ceremony today, where she will also receive the inaugural MTV Artist Director award for musicians who direct their own videos. This achievement adds to her triumphant year, as she was named the most-streamed artist of all time since the launch of Spotify nearly 20 years ago.",
  "summary": "LONDON, Sept 27 — Popstar Taylor Swift has broken two Spotify records including being named the most-streamed fema...",
  "key_points": [
    "Taylor Swift sets two new Spotify records in 2026.",
    "\"Patient Zero\" becomes most-streamed song by a female artist.",
    "Swift's album \"Life Of A Showgirl: The Encore\" breaks streaming record."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Taylor Swift's new music release cements her streaming dominance, solidifying her position as a top artist on Spotify and showcasing her ability to generate massive interest despite critical mixed reviews.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}