Lorde Announces New Single 'What Was That' After Four-Year Hiatus

Lorde has announced the upcoming release of her first new solo single in four years, titled 'What Was That.' The announcement was made on her social media, accompanied by artwork shot by photographer Talia Chetrit, featuring Lorde in a red t-shirt with double braids and water dripping down her face. This marks her first solo music release since her 2021 album 'Solar Power,' although she has collaborated with other artists, including a remix with Charli XCX and a Talking Heads cover. Leading up to the announcement, Lorde teased the song on TikTok, sharing a snippet of the track and lyrics, and she recently performed the remix live with Charli XCX at Coachella. The new single signals a highly anticipated comeback for the Grammy-winning artist, who has hinted at a new musical era in a recent voice note to fans. No official release date for 'What Was That' has been provided yet.