Lorde has risen: Solar Power comes out on August 20
Lorde's rewarding us for our patience with an album this summer and a world tour next year

Our favorite onion ring reviewer, Lorde, hadn’t released an album since 2017's magnificent Melodrama, and fans have been extremely antsy for new music. Seriously, they wouldn’t give the poor Kiwi a break! But Lorde has risen, and a new album is finally on the way on August 20 via Republic Records. The upcoming album shares the title with its lead single, Solar Power.
Melodrama was a delightfully petty and relatable breakup record, but Lorde is done mourning the past. Her latest song “Solar Power” had her bailing on plans with friends so she could enjoy a day at the beach, chucking her phone in the ocean because who needs to answer emails and texts when you’re having fun in the sun? And going by the album’s tracklist, there’s a strong West Coast summer energy, with titles like “California,” “Oceanic Feeling,” and “Mood Ring.” But we’re particularly excited to hear the fourth track: “Stoned In The Nail Salon.” Though, honestly, we’d just love a whole album about Lorde being stoned in different places.