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www .lorde .co .nz. Musical artist. Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O'Connor (born 7 November 1996), known professionally as Lorde ( / lɔːrd / LORD ), is a New Zealand singer and songwriter. She is known for her unconventional style of pop music, and introspective songwriting.
Aug 12, 2021 · Lorde’s Work Here Is Done. Now, She Vibes. She was a teen phenom who followed her hit “Royals” with a critically acclaimed album. But now 24, the New Zealand musician isn’t chasing hits ...
- Joe Coscarelli
- Who Is Lorde?
- Early Life and Career
- 'The Love Club EP'
- 'Pure heroine'
- 'Yellow Flicker Beat'
- 'Melodrama'
- Musical Influences
- Awards & Recognition
- Personal Life
Lorde is a singer/songwriter who became an international crossover hit in 2013 with her debut studio album, Pure Heroine. The album's debut single, "Royals," soared to no. 1 on the U.S. Billboard 100 — making her the youngest pop star to achieve this feat since 1987 — and won two Grammys. In 2017, Lorde released her sophomore album Melodramato wide...
Born to a Croatian mother and Irish father, Lorde was born Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O'Connor on November 7, 1996, in Takapuna, Auckland, New Zealand. She was raised in the suburbs of Auckland with her two sisters and brother. Her poet mother encouraged Lorde to immerse herself in reading in a variety of genres, and it was through her constant consum...
A collection of five songs, including the hit "Royals," The Love Club EPwas Lorde's first extended play, which she released at age 16, in collaboration with producer Little. Described as an indie-rock electronica album, it was highly praised by critics and reached no. 2 in New Zealand and Australia, eventually attaining certified platinum and multi...
Lorde's first studio album, Pure Heroine, is a dream pop electronica album about teenage suburban life and its views on mainstream culture. "Royals" was included on the album, which later won two Grammys for Best Pop Solo Performance and Song of the Year. In December 2017, the song was certified diamond, after having sold 10 million units, a very r...
Lorde provided the lead song, "Yellow Flicker Beat," for The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1(2014) film and was subsequently nominated for Best Original Song at the Golden Globes. The singer also took on the larger role of curating the film's soundtrack.
Focused on the themes of heartbreak, loneliness and solitude under an electropop mood, Melodramais Lorde's second studio album. Before releasing the album, Lorde posted a message to her fans on her Facebook page about the project: "Writing Pure Heroinewas my way of enshrining our teenage glory, putting it up in lights forever so that part of me nev...
Among Lorde's many musical influences, she cites Billie Holiday, Etta James, Sam Cooke, Fleetwood Mac and Thom Yorke. More contemporary artists include Lana Del Rey, Rihanna, Kendrick Lamar, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Radiohead, Animal Collective and J. Cole.
Lorde has won two Grammys, two Billboard Music Awards, four New Zealand Music Awards and one MTV Music Award. In 2013, Time recognized her as one of the most influential teens in the world, and the following year, Forbesincluded her in their "30 Under 30" list.
Lorde was previously in a relationship with photographer James Lowe, but the couple broke up in 2015. The lead single "Greenlight" from the Melodrama album is based on the demise of their relationship.
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This is the official YouTube channel for Lorde.
Dec 18, 2023 · The musician shared a rare update on her fourth album, writing "Listening to myself" and urging fans to start their excitement on a low flame. She also revealed that she was living with heartbreak and illness, and thanking her fans for their support.
