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Lorde returns with her first song in four years

ANI April 24, 2025 304 views

Lorde has made her long-awaited return with the release of "What Was That," her first solo single in four years. The track, co-produced with Jim-E Stack and Dan Nigro, comes with a nostalgic music video shot in New York City. Fans were treated to a surprise pop-up performance in Washington Square Park earlier this week. The release follows her recent live shows with Charli XCX, including a set at Coachella.

"Aliveness over prowess. Naivete over disenchantment. I LOVE YOU WE START HERE." – Lorde"
Washington DC, April 24: After sharing several teasers, singer Lorde has finally released her new single and music video titled "What Was That, which also marks her first major solo release in nearly four years.

Key Points

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Lorde releases first solo track since 2021 Solar Power album

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Co-produced with Jim-E Stack and Dan Nigro

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Music video features NYC scenes and surprise pop-up

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Follows recent live performances with Charli XCX at Coachella

The track was produced by Lorde along with Jim-E Stack and Grammy-winning producer Dan Nigro.

Lorde, on Thursday, took to her Instagram account to share a video along with a caption that read, "My new music video What Was That. As little between us as possible. Aliveness over prowess. Naivete over disenchantment. I LOVE YOU WE START HERE."

Take a look

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DI1I7NSxuNz/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

The music video shows Lorde walking and riding a bicycle around New York City. It also includes scenes from a surprise pop-up she attempted at Washington Square Park earlier this week.

According to Variety, 'What Was That' follows her 2021 album Solar Power and comes after her recent live performances with Charli XCX, including at Coachella. Fans are now excited to see what more Lorde has planned next.

Reader Comments

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Sarah K.
OMG FINALLY! Been waiting for this moment for years 😭 The song is so different from Solar Power but I love how she's evolving her sound. That NYC bike scene in the video is everything!
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Marcus T.
Interesting direction. I appreciate artists who take risks, though I'm not sure this one lands for me as strongly as Melodrama did. Still excited to see where she takes this era!
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Jamie L.
The lyrics hit different this time. "Aliveness over prowess" - that's such a powerful statement. Welcome back queen 👑
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Elena R.
Saw the pop-up in Washington Square Park! She sounded incredible live. So happy she's back making music after her break. The video captures NYC perfectly.
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Trevor S.
Not gonna lie, I miss the darker vibes of Pure Heroine days, but I respect her for not making the same album twice. The production with Dan Nigro is fire though.
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Aisha B.
That moment when your favorite artist drops new music right when you needed it most ✨ The universe works in mysterious ways

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