Lorde
Sign in to save'''Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O'Connor (born 7 November 1996), known professionally as Lorde''' ( ), is a New Zealand singer-songwriter. She is known for her unconventional style of pop music and introspective songwriting.
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Lorde is a New Zealand singer-songwriter known for creating unconventional pop music with deeply personal and reflective lyrics. She stands out in the pop music landscape for her distinctive artistic approach that differs from mainstream pop formulas.
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Person · Open Library
- Born
- 18 February 1934
- Died
- 17 November 1992
- Works
- 44
Top works
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- Penguin Modern Classic STOCK PACK 5 x 50
- Sister Outsider
- The Cancer Journals
- The Black Unicorn
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Acting · Auckland, New Zealand
Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O'Connor (born 7 November 1996), known professionally as Lorde, is a New Zealand singer-songwriter. Taking inspiration from aristocracy for her stage name, she is known for her unconventional musical styles and introspective songwriting. Her music is primarily electropop with elements of dream pop and indie-electro.
Known for
- Lorde: Live at Lollapalooza Br2026
- Therapuss — Self2024
- Take 5 with Zan Rowe — Self - Guest2022
- Lorde at Corona Capital 2018 — Self2018
- MTV Unplugged: Bleachers — Herself2017
- Songs Of Rebellion: Lorde On Curating The Soundtrack — Self
Article
21 sectionsContents
- Life and career
- 1996–2008: Early life
- 2009–2012: Career beginnings
- 2013–2015: ''Pure Heroine''
- 2016–2020: ''Melodrama''
- 2020–2023: ''Solar Power'' and ''Te Ao Mārama''
- 2024–present: ''Virgin''
- Artistry
- Influences
- Musical styles and songwriting
- Public image and impact
- Philanthropy
- Achievements
- Discography
- Written works
- Filmography
- Tours
- See also
- References
- Notes
- External links
'''Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O'Connor (born 7 November 1996), known professionally as Lorde' ( ), is a New Zealand singer-songwriter. She is known for her unconventional style of pop music and introspective songwriting.
Lorde first gained recognition as a teenager during a talent show performance. She signed with Universal Music Group (UMG) in 2009 and began collaborating with producer Joel Little in 2011. Their first effort, an extended play (EP) titled The Love Club EP, was self-released in 2012 for free download on SoundCloud before it was commercially released in 2013. Its single "Royals" topped charts in multiple regions and spent nine weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100. It sold 10 million units worldwide, making it one of the best-selling singles of all time. Her debut studio album, Pure Heroine, was released that same year to critical and commercial success. The following year, Lorde curated the soundtrack for the 2014 film The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1.