30 · 04 · 2025
Lorde is set to release her new album ‘Virgin’ this summer.
The New Zealand artist's third album, ‘Solar Power’, was released four years ago, allowing Lorde to take time to realign her various energies. She kept her fans updated on her journey through regular newsletters, appearing to prefer staying out of the spotlight.
However, that has changed. Following her viral collaboration with Charli xcx on the track ‘Girl, so confusing’, Lorde is back in her pop groove – and it’s a welcome return.
The new album ‘Virgin’ will be released on June 27th and is available for pre-order now.
Take a look at the cover art below.
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The lead single ‘What Was That’ has been released and is bursting with vibrant pop energy. In our 9/10 review, CLASH stated:
Rather than a complete reinvention, this feels like a reconnection moment – it’s Lorde taking center stage again, with elements from ‘Solar Power’ helping to realign her creative universe. Lyrically, it is rich with flair and rhythm, showcasing her poetic skills as in the line “I wear smoke like a wedding veil,” ranking among the best.
The public seems to agree – ‘What Was That’ has reached #1 on Spotify in the US (Lorde's first US #1 on the platform since ‘Royals’) and also hit #3 in the UK and #5 globally.
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Lorde is set to release her upcoming album 'Virgin' this summer. The New Zealand artist's third album, 'Solar Power,' was released four years ago, a project that provided