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Lorde Surprises Fans with New Single Amid Police Closure

4/23/2025

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Lorde delighted fans with an unexpected performance of her new single “What Was That” at Washington Square Park on April 22. Even as police intervened to shut down the event, devoted fans stayed to hear her heartfelt lyrics, filled with nostalgia and longing. The single is set to drop on April 25, creating buzz for its release.

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Lorde delighted fans with an unexpected performance of her new single “What Was That” at Washington Square Park on April 22. Even as police intervened to shut down the event, devoted fans stayed to hear her heartfelt lyrics, filled with nostalgia and longing. The single is set to drop on April 25, creating buzz for its release.