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Lorde’s New Album Coming Soon

Lorde Lorde in concert on the 'Solar Power' Tour, Grand Ole Opry , Nashville, Tennessee, USA - 03 Apr 2022
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Lorde is preparing to make a significant return to the music scene with her upcoming fourth studio album, Virgin, scheduled for release on June 27, 2025. This marks her first full-length project since the 2021 release of Solar Power. Lorde, known for her introspective and lyrical depth, has created anticipation with her lead single “What Was That,” which she performed surprisingly at Washington Square Park in New York City, a performance that was captured for the song's music video. The single has been gaining traction, topping the Spotify U.S. charts, a feat she hadn't achieved since her breakout hit “Royals” in 2012. This resurgence indicates her lasting impact and the loyal fanbase eagerly awaiting her new era.

Virgin promises to be a unique exploration of Lorde’s evolution as an artist. Lorde herself has described the album as a reflection of her true self, a narrative conveyed in the rawness and transparency of its production. Her email to fans described the album's aesthetics as “clear, like bathwater, windows, ice, and spit,” indicative of a vision focusing on simplicity and honesty. The album cover, featuring an x-ray of a pelvis with visible objects such as an IUD and a belt buckle, suggests a visceral, intimate look at femininity.

Lorde collaborated with several prominent figures for Virgin. The album was produced alongside Jim-E Stack, with input from Dev Hynes, Daniel Nigro, Fabiana Palladino, Andrew Aged, and Buddy Ross, enhancing its creative depth. Lorde's inscriptions about the album being “100% written in blood” emphasize the personal and emotional investment in the work, promising a heartfelt narrative intertwined with her distinctive sound.

A significant aspect of Lorde's latest release is its timing and marketing strategy. Announced via social media and text blasts to her fans, the launch of Virgin is being nurtured vigorously within the digital space. Her strategic performance in a populated public area like Washington Square Park, despite being interrupted by the authorities, demonstrates a clever utilization of live events to generate buzz within urban cultural hotspots. This savvy move also reflects Lorde's adaptability and understanding of contemporary music marketing dynamics.

Despite a momentary lull in new music production following Solar Power, Lorde stayed relevant through other creative endeavors. She participated in a podcast with Euphoria‘s Hunter Schafer, launched a Sonos Radio station named Solarsystym, and contributed to covers and collaborations, including work on a Talking Heads tribute album and joining Marlon Williams on a track. Her ability to maintain a presence in the music scene without new releases speaks to her ingenuity and the strength of her existing catalog.

As Virgin approaches its release, fans and critics alike are curious about how it will fit into or deviate from Lorde's established musical narrative. Her previous albums like Melodrama and Pure Heroine have set high benchmarks for lyrical sophistication and musical innovation. With Virgin, she signals an intention to explore and possibly redefine these elements further, maintaining her unique presence in the pop genre while continuing to influence its evolving soundscape. This album symbolizes not just another collection of songs, but an era of ‘Lorde summer 2025,' hinting at its potential cultural impact.

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