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Lorde Debuts 'Man Of The Year' Video, Unveils 'Virgin' Tracklist

The 'Man Of The Year' video channels her evolving gender identity through visceral visuals foreshadowing the album's raw, transparent sound.

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Overview

  • The music video for 'Man Of The Year', directed by Grant Singer, shows Lorde stripping off her shirt and binding her chest with duct tape to manifest her fluid gender vision.
  • Inspired by her decision to stop birth control, Lorde describes the track as her 'proudest' offering, exploring an expanded sense of self.
  • Virgin is set for release on June 27 and features 11 tracks, including 'Hammer,' 'Shapeshifter,' and 'Clearblue'.
  • Co-produced with Jim-E Stack, the album includes contributions from Devonté Hynes, Dan Nigro, Fabiana Palladino, Andrew Aged and Buddy Ross.
  • Lorde will support the album with the Ultrasound world tour, kicking off September 17 in Austin, Texas, and concluding in December in Stockholm.