Lorde returns with 'Virgin' and a show in Amsterdam

After four years of silence , Lorde will make her long-awaited comeback on June 27, 2025 with the album Virgin . The New Zealand singer, known for hits such as " Royals" and " Green Light", is taking a new, deeply personal path with her fourth studio album . The project explores themes such as gender identity, bodily autonomy and inner transformation.

An album that pushes boundaries

Virgin is a bold step in Lorde's artistic journey. The title track features the striking line, “ Some days I'm a woman / Some days I'm a man,” with which Lorde shares her experience with gender fluidity . In an interview with Rolling Stone, she describes herself as a cisgender woman who sometimes feels “ in the middle ” and resists strict labels .

The album 's production also marks a break with the past . After previous collaborations with Jack Antonoff , Lorde this time chose producer Jim -E Stack , known for his work with Bon Iver and Danielle Haim. This choice reflects her need for a fresh, intuitive approach.

Controversial album cover: an x-ray image as a statement

The Virgin album cover immediately caught my attention: a blue-tinted X-ray of a pelvis with a visible IUD . Lorde shared the image on Instagram , calling it an expression of “ complete transparency.” Fans praise it as a powerful symbol of female autonomy and openness about reproductive health. 

The cover fits into Lorde's broader theme for the album, in which she explores her body and identity . She describes the album as an attempt to capture her femininity in all its complexity , including androgynous aspects .

Live in Amsterdam: AFAS Live on November 24

In support of Virgin Lorde is going on tour with her Ultrasound Tour . On Monday, November 24, 2025 , she will be at AFAS Live in Amsterdam, with Nilüfer Yanya as support act. Ticket sales have started!

The new LP will be released on June 27, 2025. We will receive it in 2 versions: reserve a copy now on black vinyl or on limited red vinyl .

Photo: Thistle Brown (Chuff Media)