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In a rare direct message to fans on social media, Lorde offered a glimpse into her current recording process for her highly anticipated fourth studio album. The singer-songwriter posted two photos to Instagram with the caption “Listening to myself.”
While Lorde is known to share studio updates and thoughts with followers through more private newsletter correspondence, choosing to engage with fans on the public platform of Instagram signaled her growing enthusiasm for the new music taking shape. However, she was quick to temper expectations, reminding one eager questioner that the album was still in the early stages of development. Lorde advised warming up to the idea “on a low flame and bring[ing] it up to a gentle simmer” as they build momentum together for the upcoming era.
Just months ago in September, Lorde marked ten years since the release of her breakthrough debut, Pure Heroine. In a heartfelt newsletter, she reflected on the bond that the album helped forge with her fan community, providing an outlet for open communication during both joyous and difficult times. Lorde credited their relationship with empowering her creative process, saying she now feels an incredible “gratitude” for their ability to lift each other up throughout the journey.
While details of Lorde’s new direction still remain under wraps, this latest connection with supporters demonstrates her growing excitement to once again share her art and insights with the fans who have walked beside her since the beginning. Fans can now patiently simmer alongside the singer as she crafts what is sure to be another deeply impactful body of work.
