Lorde Announces New Album “Virgin”

After teasing the project with new single “What Was That” last week, the New Zealand pop star revealed that she’ll release her fourth album on June 27.

Lorde Announces New Album Virgin

After teasing the project with new single “What Was That” last week, the New Zealand pop star revealed that she’ll release her fourth album on June 27.

Words: Will Schube

Photo: Thistle Brown

April 30, 2025

Oh, lordy! Have you heard the news? New Zealand pop superstar Lorde has announced that her new album, Virgin, will arrive via Republic Records on June 27. First single “What Was That”—a co-production alongside Jim-E Stack and Dan Nigro—was released last week, with a video shot on location in New York, including scenes from Lorde’s surprise performance in Washington Square Park.

Check out the cover art for Virgin and find the video for “What Was That” below.