Lorde Reclaims Her Power with Bold New Era in ‘Virgin’
It’s a rare thing to watch an artist grow up in public and remain as self-assured and creatively untamed as Lorde. Now 28, Ella Yelich-O’Connor, better known to the world as Lorde, is on the brink of releasing her fourth studio album, Virgin —and what she’s offering isn’t just a collection of songs, but a full-bodied declaration of selfhood. Sitting down with Zan Rowe for a candid interview, Lorde revealed not only the personal journey behind Virgin , but the raw energy that’s pushing this project to the forefront of her career.
Her voice, calm yet electric with meaning, reflected a sense of peace she’s clearly earned. “I feel brave. I feel peaceful. A lot is where it should be in me,” she said, speaking on the eve of Virgin 's release. That serenity wasn’t always guaranteed—especially for someone who found international fame at just 17 with “Royals,” a song she wrote in 30 minutes that earned her a Grammy and rocketed her into the spotlight.
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But this new era isn’t just about reflection. It’s about reclaiming what it means to be in her body, as a woman, an artist, and a force. Tracks like “Hammer,” inspired by a visceral return to physical self-awareness after going off birth control, channel something wild, feminine, and wholly alive. It's a powerful, pulsing opener that feels like a calling. “I felt something sort of wild and unpredictable kind of bubbling up through me,” she said. And that rawness is everywhere on Virgin .
She hasn’t held back in any sense. The album art itself—a stark X-ray of her pelvis showing her IUD—is a bold act of bodily transparency. It’s a message. She’s done censoring herself. She’s done shrinking. And she’s done waiting for permission to speak or sing from places that are complicated, messy, sexual, even radical. Lorde is putting everything on the table.
The tracks that follow—the instant favorites like “What Was That,” “Favourite Daughter,” and “GRWN”—walk a thrilling tightrope between vulnerability and strength. Fans who got an early listen during a Sydney pop-up party describe the album as intense, emotional, and exhilarating. It’s her most vivid and unapologetic work to date. Moments like “Clearblue” offer haunting, autotuned honesty, while the closing track “David” builds into a synth-fueled emotional climax that leaves a lasting imprint.
Yet despite the magnitude of Virgin , Lorde remains grounded in her purpose. This isn’t just for hits or acclaim—it’s for her. “Whatever happens, I love this album so, so much and I believe it needs to exist,” she told Rowe with quiet conviction.
Lorde’s Virgin is more than a new chapter—it’s a rebirth. One that refuses to fit neatly into any category. It’s fearless, it’s feminine, and above all, it’s free. And as she prepares to embark on her Ultrasound World Tour, there’s a sense that she’s stepping not just onto another stage—but into her fullest self yet.
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