Lorde Announces Bold New Single “Man of the Year” Ahead of Forthcoming Album Virgin
Pop visionary Lorde is back and pushing boundaries with her upcoming single “Man of the Year,” set to drop on Wednesday, May 28 at “Late New York time.” The track will serve as the second release from her highly anticipated album Virgin, due out June 27.
The announcement came with a striking teaser video shared across Lorde’s social media, in which she appears topless, spinning slowly in a swivel chair while singing the haunting line, “Who’s gonna love me like this?” The provocative imagery has already sparked buzz online, giving fans a glimpse into the bold, introspective world the singer is crafting for her new era.
In an interview with Rolling Stone, Lorde described “Man of the Year” as her favorite track on the album and hinted at its deeply personal origins. The song explores themes of gender identity, self-discovery, and transformation—subjects that have been at the forefront of her mind as she reflected on life changes, including her decision to stop using hormonal birth control. “It was written in blood,” she said, emphasizing the emotional weight behind the lyrics.
“Man of the Year” follows April’s “What Was That,” a synth-driven track that marked Lorde’s return after a four-year hiatus. The song was met with acclaim for its moody atmosphere and raw lyricism, signaling a new direction for the artist known for her genre-defying sound and introspective storytelling.
Virgin will be Lorde’s fourth studio album, joining the ranks of her critically acclaimed works Pure Heroine, Melodrama, and Solar Power. She’s joined by collaborators including Jim-E Stack, Dev Hynes, and Dan Nigro—promising a richly textured and emotionally charged record.
Lorde’s Ultrasound World Tour is set to kick off in September, and with “Man of the Year” arriving soon, fans can expect a fearless new chapter from one of pop’s most enigmatic voices.
