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Lorde Planned a Surprise Show in New York. Surprise: There Was No Show.
The singer summoned fans to an impromptu performance in Washington Square Park Tuesday night. She neglected to get a permit.
'What Was That?' Lorde fans delighted as singer shuts down park
Lorde danced above the crowd as fans sang along. In a white button-down with a bikini top underneath and baggy jeans, the ...
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Where Was That in Lorde’s ‘What Was That’?
From Sutton Place to Washington Square Park, her jumpy route around Manhattan’s East Side.
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Lorde releases "What Was That" with video shot on NYC streets
The song was made with Jim-E Stack and Daniel Nigro and the video culminates in footage from her Washington Square Park event ...
Lorde Enters Her Latest Era With New Single, ‘What Was That’: Stream It Now
The video for Lorde's first new single in four years also features footage shot at Tuesday's pop-up event in New York City.
Lorde Returns With a Nostalgic Breakup Anthem, and 9 More New Songs
Every Friday, pop critics for The New York Times weigh in on the week’s most notable new tracks. Listen to the Playlist on Spotify here (or find our profile: nytimes) and at Apple Music here, and sign ...
Lorde Unleashes New Era With Hypnotic Synth-Pop Stunner ‘What Was That’
Get ready, Lorde season is here. The singer-songwriter has returned with “What Was That,” a hypnotic, synth-pop number that ...
Lorde Recalls Experiencing a 'Deep Breakup' and 'Stopping Birth Control' as She Made New Song 'What Was That'
Lorde's new "What Was That" single and music video are out now, and she's opening up about what was going on in her life as ...