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Lorde has sent fans into a frenzy by teasing new music following months of near-total silence online. After a prolonged digital blackout and the erasure of her social media presence, the enigmatic pop star has finally dropped a cryptic new video hinting at what could be the start of a brand new musical era.
The New Zealand singer, best known for her chart-topping debut Royals and critically acclaimed albums Melodrama and Solar Power, had been noticeably absent from public view. Her digital disappearance began last August when she wiped her Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) accounts clean, a move that instantly sparked speculation that a new project was in the works.
That suspicion only grew stronger after she shared a fleeting Instagram story late last year featuring a series of candid studio shots. The final frame included a single second of a previously unheard track, a dark, pulsing beat that hinted at a shift in sonic direction, possibly leaning into a more techno or electronic-inspired sound.
Now, Lorde has shared another teaser, this time a short video posted across her freshly scrubbed platforms, with the caption: “will be back in touch.” The clip, though brief, has reignited the fire among her fanbase, many of whom have been eagerly awaiting news about her fourth studio album.
Adding to the mystery, Lorde’s official website has gone completely blank, offering no information, just a stark, empty page. The minimalist move mirrors the rollout strategies she’s used in the past, where silence and subtle hints build anticipation before a major release.
It’s been nearly three years since Solar Power was released, an album that divided fans and critics with its breezy, sun-drenched aesthetic and stripped-back sound. While some praised its introspection and departure from the grand emotional drama of Melodrama, others longed for the intensity of her earlier work. With these recent teasers, many are wondering whether Lorde is pivoting once again, this time toward something moodier, more experimental, and perhaps more dancefloor-driven.
As of now, there’s no official word on a release date or title for her next project. But with her return to the digital world, however cryptic, the wheels are clearly in motion. For Lorde fans, the wait may soon be over, and the next chapter of her ever-evolving artistry is finally about to begin.