LordeWhat Was That
Directed by Lorde, Terrence O'Connor
Lorde’s “What Was That” finds her back in sharp art-pop mode, threading synth-pop shimmer through a bruised, late-night kind of intensity. Directed by Lorde and…
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Art pop artist from Takapuna, Devonport, North Shore, Auckland (born 1996). Lorde makes music in the art pop, dream pop and electronica genres. Lorde is currently on tour, with upcoming dates in Wabern bei Bern and Berlin.
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Directed by Lorde, Terrence O'Connor
Lorde’s “What Was That” finds her back in sharp art-pop mode, threading synth-pop shimmer through a bruised, late-night kind of intensity. Directed by Lorde and…
Directed by Joel Kefali & Lorde
Solar Power by Lorde is a breezy, sun-soaked track celebrating freedom and nature. The video features beach rituals, golden-hour lighting, and cult-like choreography—blending serenity with…
Directed by Ryan Hope
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Directed by Young Replicant
As the year draws to a close it is resoundingly clear - Lorde is 2013's biggest new sensation. Rocketing to the top of the album charts on…
Directed by Joel Kefali
Tennis Court, a minimalist alt-pop track by Lorde, was released in 2013 as part of her debut album “Pure Heroine”. The music video, directed by…
Directed by Joel Kefali
The official video for “Royals” by Lorde, released in 2013 and taken from the album "Pure Heroine," marked a breakthrough moment in early 2010s pop…
Born 1996 · Takapuna, Devonport, North Shore, Auckland · art pop, dream pop · Universal Music Group
Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O'Connor (born 7 November 1996), known professionally as Lorde ( LORD), is a New Zealand singer-songwriter. She is known for her unconventional style of pop music and introspective songwriting. Lorde first gained recognition as a teenager during a talent show performance. She signed with Universal Music Group (UMG) in 2009 and began collaborating with producer Joel Little in 2011. Their first effort, an extended play (EP) titled The Love Club EP, was self-released in 2012 for free download on SoundCloud before it was commercially released in 2013. Its single "Royals"… via Wikipedia
Awards: Aotearoa Music Award for Best Solo Artist; Billboard 21 Under 21
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Everything you need to know about Lorde
Lorde was born in 1996.
Lorde is from Takapuna, Devonport, North Shore, Auckland.
Lorde’s music spans art pop, dream pop and electronica.
Lorde has released music through Universal Music Group, Lava Records and Republic Records.
Lorde has released 4 studio albums, from Pure Heroine (2013) to Virgin (2025).
Lorde’s most recent studio album is Virgin, released in 2025.
Lorde’s most-watched music videos on AltSounds are “Royals”, “Team”, “Magnets (feat. Lorde)” and “Tennis Court”.
Lorde’s most-viewed music video on AltSounds is “Royals” (2013), with 1 billion views, directed by Joel Kefali. The official video for “Royals” by Lorde, released in 2013 and taken from the album "Pure Heroine," marked a breakthrough moment in early 2010s pop with its minimalist production and global success.
Lorde has received Aotearoa Music Award for Best Solo Artist and Billboard 21 Under 21.
You can listen to Lorde on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube and SoundCloud, and watch their music videos right here on AltSounds.