Overview

• Lorde’s fourth studio album, 'Virgin,' will release on June 27, 2025, as announced via her website and social media.
• The album cover features a blue-toned X-ray of a pelvis, including a zipper, belt buckle, and visible IUD, sparking discussions on femininity and societal constructs.
• 'Virgin' is co-produced by Lorde and Jim-E Stack, with contributions from Devonté Hynes, Dan Nigro, Fabiana Palladino, Buddy Ross, and Andrew Aged.
• The lead single, 'What Was That,' debuted on April 24, following a pop-up performance in Washington Square Park and has already topped Spotify charts in the U.S.
• Lorde credits Charli XCX’s album 'Brat' and their collaborative remix for inspiring her raw, transparent approach to 'Virgin,' which she describes as a product of reclaiming her creative and physical identity.