Lorde officially confirms new album ‘Virgin’

Lorde has well and truly returned, having just shared the news that her much-anticipated fourth album will be released on 27th June. 

The record will act as a follow up to her 2021 effort ‘Solar Power’, and has been introduced via last week’s lead single ‘What Was That’ - a glitch-pop cut that points to an intriguing new sonic chapter, characterised by rough-edged production and immediate, unambiguous lyricism. 

Taking to Instagram to share the track’s official video, Lorde wrote: “As little between us as possible. Aliveness over prowess. Naivety over disenchantment. I LOVE YOU WE START HERE.” 

The full tracklist for ‘Virgin’ is yet to be revealed, but you can check out said visualiser - which sees the New Zealand star treat unsuspecting New Yorkers to a surprise performance in Washington Square Park - below.