The New Zealand singer Lord 28, is breaking the hiatus of music. After announcing a new track, after four years away from the music industry, the artist appeared by surprise through the streets of New York, United States, to perform the song before the release.
Lord has gathered a crowd of fans through Washington Square Park to sing “What was that that” . The videos of the moment were published by fans on social networks. Check it out below.
Lord has not released new music since 2021, when he released his third studio album, “Solar Power”. She is known for waiting for a four -year interval to release a new album.
The previous works, “Pure Heroine” (2013) and “Melodrama” (2017) These projects are known for the sentimental and melancholy letters, while the third album is more cheerful and focused on nature connection.
The new song has a letter that refers to adolescence. “Since the 17th I gave you everything, now we woke up from a dream and well, dear, what was that?” She sings in one of the verses.
“What was that” will be available on digital platforms From this Thursday (24), at 1am (Brasília time).
See lord presentation from the song “What Was That”
Lord at Washington Square Park Playing “What Was That” !!pic.twitter.com/snh2xosvsb
– Lord Updates
(@Lordepdatesbr) April 23, 2025
PRETTIER JESUS WAS SEEN !!!! pic.twitter.com/kq3dkw0ebt
– Lord Brazil
(@Lordebrasil) April 23, 2025
Lord resisted police censorship and went there… she struggling against Trump’s dictatorship pic.twitter.com/zlewt2ntyr
– Leø
(@lordejorja) April 23, 2025
After 4 years of hiatus, Lord announces new single “What Was That”
This content was originally published in Lord Performa New Single for crowd in the streets of New York; See at CNN Brazil.
Source: CNN Brasil

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