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Not Even the Cops Could Keep Lorde From Doing Her Thing in NYC
Oh, just the sound of an impromptu Lorde concert taking place in New York City. On Tuesday night, everyone’s favorite quirky ...
Lorde Plays ‘What Was That’ for Fans in NYC After Cops Shut Down Earlier Gathering
Lorde texted her fans to meet her “in the park” on Tuesday and those who figured it out headed to New York’s Washington ...
'What Was That?' Lorde fans delighted as singer shuts down park
Lorde danced above the crowd as fans sang along. In a white button-down with a bikini top underneath and baggy jeans, the ...
Lorde Debuts New Song in Washington Square Park, Two Hours After Police Shut Down Earlier Pop-Up Show
Lorde premiered her new single 'What Was That' in New York's Washington Square Park Tuesday, two hours after police had shut ...
Lorde Enters Her Latest Era With New Single, ‘What Was That’: Stream It Now
The video for Lorde's first new single in four years also features footage shot at Tuesday's pop-up event in New York City.
Lorde's new song 'What Was That?' is full of references to heartbreak and MDMA. Here's a close reading of the lyrics.
Lorde's new song "What Was That?" was written amid a painful breakup. Here's a breakdown of what the lyrics could mean.
Lorde Returns With a Nostalgic Breakup Anthem, and 9 More New Songs
Every Friday, pop critics for The New York Times weigh in on the week’s most notable new tracks. Listen to the Playlist on Spotify here (or find our profile: nytimes) and at Apple Music here, and sign ...
Lorde Unleashes New Era With Hypnotic Synth-Pop Stunner ‘What Was That’
Get ready, Lorde season is here. The singer-songwriter has returned with “What Was That,” a hypnotic, synth-pop number that ...