Via YouTube/@lordeMusic / NewsMusic / NewsWatch the video for Lorde’s summery new single, ‘Solar Power’Phoebe Bridgers and Clairo sing backup vocals on the long-awaited song, from Lorde’s forthcoming album of the same nameShareLink copied ✔️June 11, 2021June 11, 2021TextThom WaiteDear Lorde Earlier this week (June 8), Lorde finally announced her much-anticipated follow-up to 2017’s Melodrama, sharing artwork for her forthcoming third studio album, Solar Power. Now, we’ve received our first taste of what to expect, in the form of the record’s title track. “Solar Power” arrives alongside summery visuals that see Lorde enjoying a beach day with some serious Midsommar vibes, co-directed by the musician and “Royals” filmmaker Joel Kefali. Phoebe Bridgers and Clairo also lend a hand, singing backup vocals on the track, which is produced by previous collaborator Jack Antonoff (who also plays the drums and guitar). Lorde previously commented on hitting the studio with Antonoff in a newsletter to fans, writing: “The work is so fucking good, my friend. I am truly jazzed for you to hear it.” The full release date for Solar Power is yet to be revealed, though Lorde has promised that it’s coming this year, and recently shared a cryptic hint with fans, saying that they can “look to the natural calendar for clues”. Incidentally, the “Solar Power” release was timed to coincide with the ‘ring of fire’ solar eclipse. “I want this album to be your summer companion,” she adds, “the one you pump on the drive to the beach. The one that lingers on your skin like a tan as the months get cooler again.” Revisit the memes sparked by Lorde’s internet-breaking album announcement here, and watch the video for “Solar Power” below. Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.READ MOREListen to Oskie’s ‘perennially joyful’ Dazed mixCorridos tumbados: A guide to Mexico’s most controversial music genreJim BeamJim Beam and Dazed want to help you get game day-readySekou is the 21-year-old baritone making 70s soul cool againDon’t Be Dumb: The top 5 features on A$AP Rocky’s new album Pumafakemink, Skepta and Pa Salieu celebrate PUMA’s iconic Suede at PFWThe rise of ‘Britainicana’: How Westside Cowboy are reshaping UK indieR!R!Riot is Taiwan’s pluggnb princessWhen did UK underground rap get so Christian? Why listening parties are everywhere right nowA night out with Feng, the ‘positive punk’ of UK UgDoppel-gäng gäng gäng: 7 times artists used body doublesEscape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy