Lorde is turning up the heat ahead of her highly anticipated new album Virgin, out June 27. She’s just dropped the album’s bold opening track, “Hammer”—a pulse-pounding tribute to city life and unapologetic desire. In true Lorde fashion, the track comes with a stunning music video directed by Renell Medrano, featuring Lorde dancing, diving into water, and fully embracing nature’s chaotic beauty. It’s raw, radiant, and totally mesmerizing.
Virgin is co-produced by Lorde and Jim-E Stack, with an impressive roster of collaborators including Daniel Nigro, Fabiana Palladino, Andrew Aged (Inc. No World), Buddy Ross, and Devonté Hynes of Blood Orange. If the vibey earlier singles “What Was That” and “Man of the Year” weren’t already on repeat, it’s time to catch up.
And yes—Lorde is hitting the road! Her world tour kicks off this September with a genre-blending dream lineup featuring Blood Orange, the Japanese House, Nilüfer Yanya, Chanel Beads, Empress Of, Jim-E Stack, and Oklou on select dates. Get ready: this era is all mood, movement, and magic.