Lorde Debuts Two Unreleased Songs Live: ‘Invisible Ink’ & ‘Silver Moon’
The fourth album from the New Zealand artist might be closer than we expected
Hard to believe, but it’s been a whole decade since Lorde rocked the scene with her iconic song «Royals» at just 17 years old. With her unique style and captivating vocals, she emerged as a fresh and fascinating musical force, setting her apart in the world of pop tunes.
Time flies, doesn’t it? Well, it’s been another two years since Lorde gave us Solar Power, her third studio album. This artistic venture was all about embracing a more natural sound, fusing indie folk and psychedelic pop genres. Imagine a musical exploration that feels as organic as a forest breeze.
The album’s essence was all about gold –with hues drawn straight from nature itself: the warm yellows and oranges of the sun, the calming blues of the sky and sea… Like a sonic journey through the beauty of the world around us.
But here’s the scoop: Ella (her real name) appears poised to trade gold for silver, infusing her career with a fresh spin by revisiting the electro-pop vibes that first made waves in her earlier albums, Pure Heroine and Melodrama. Just a few days ago, she caught everyone off guard by dropping two brand-new tracks during her headline performance at the Boardmasters festival in Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Who Spilled the Beans?
Although the setlist discovered by concertgoers didn’t reveal the names of either of these songs (listed as Untitled #1 and Untitled #2), the truth is that a technical sheet spilled the beans. That’s how we’ve discovered the names: «Silver Moon,» and «Invisible Ink.»
Both titles are like puzzle pieces, hinting at what’s on the horizon for the upcoming months; an album that might just be the flip side of the coin from the previous one, symbolizing the contrast between the vibrant day (Solar Power) and the mysterious night (Night Vision).
Among the lyrics she performed during the performance, the following lyrics are heard: «Allow me to set the scene / When I met you, I’d never done ecstasy / Just a girl with a dream / Remember? Back then I still had wisdom teeth.»
Lorde previews new music.
— Pop Base (@PopBase) August 11, 2023
New video of “Invisible Ink”, a brand new song Lorde played tonight. pic.twitter.com/3nKM2oLeyw
— Lorde Updates (@LordeUpdatesBR) August 12, 2023
Get ready for some unexpected excitement as this fresh album is set to arrive sooner than we all anticipated. Remember, there was a gap of just over four years between Melodrama (2017) and Solar Power (2021). However, this time around, all indications suggest that the singer’s new material will grace us in just two years. How thrilling.
Not a Fan of Social Media
We know that Lorde has never been particularly active on social media —at least not from her official profile, although we’re aware that she has an account solely to rate onion rings… —she prefers to keep her personal life out of the spotlight. Nevertheless, she does communicate with her fans through a newsletter she writes every few months. Through this, we knew about the arrival of Solar Power, her expedition to Antarctica, and her contemplations on diverse matters.
Therefore, it’s only a matter of time before the talented New Zealand artist sits down again with a blank page to share details about the novelties she’s already working on for the remainder of 2023 and the upcoming year. Will she include a collaboration with her sister Indy, now that she has also ventured into music?