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Lorde's 'What Was That' Marks First Solo Release Since 2021, Set for April 25

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Updated Apr 16, 2025, 07:23 PM

Lorde has announced the upcoming release of her new single titled 'What Was That,' marking her first solo release since 2021. The announcement follows a period of teasing new music to her fans, indicating a significant shift in her musical era. The singer shared the single's artwork, a close-up shot of her face dripping with sweat, photographed by American photographer Talia Chetrit. Lorde has been hinting at this new era through social media, including a voice note to fans where she mentioned that 'everything is about to change.' Lorde's last album, 'Solar Power,' was released in 2021, and she has since collaborated with artists like Charli XCX on 'Girl, So Confusing' and Marlon Williams on 'Kāhore He Manu E.' Her recent surprise performance at Coachella alongside Charli XCX further fueled anticipation for her new music. Lorde's Spotify bio now reads '04.25,' suggesting the single may be released on April 25.

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Lorde announces new single ‘What Was That’ It's expected to kick off the new era that Lorde has been teasing recently https://t.co/uCxBHh3bGm

Variety

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Lorde has officially announced her new single, “What Was That,” is "coming soon." The first offering of her new album will be Lorde’s first solo release since 2021. https://t.co/vIFnOk6Ll0