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, 2021Text Thom Waite Dear 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.TrendingIlia Malinin breaks the ice – and his silenceHe does things on a skating rink that were once thought impossible. But the ‘Quad God’s’ setback at this year’s Winter Olympics brought new fire and energy to a skater seen by many as the greatest of all time Life & CultureArt & PhotographyVisceral photos that capture the unease of femininityArt & PhotographyDressing for a ball: Dazed serves football couture for summerMusicOlivia Rodrigo: ‘A breakup can be an opportunity to redirect your life’BeautyDecoding Uncanny Valley make-up, Tikok’s creepiest beauty trendMusic‘Korn is the cement of my being’: Portraits of metal fans in Mexico CityFilm & TV7 films to watch if you loved Obsession Film & TV7 sex worker-approved films about sex workBeauty10 of the hottest Instagram accounts fusing art, sex and eroticaEscape 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