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Lorde Drops 49 Demos for “Virgin” Anniversary

6/30/2026

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Singer Lorde released 49 demo tracks on an XRAYS site to mark anniversary of her 2025 album Virgin, which debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200.
She said Virgin helped her recover from a brief eating disorder, a recent breakup, and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder.
She issued alternate versions of eight songs, including “Holding a Hammer” and “Flux Day 2,” praised Charli XCX’s Brat as inspiration, and posted acne and childhood photos on XRAYS.

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Singer Lorde released 49 demo tracks on an XRAYS site to mark anniversary of her 2025 album Virgin, which debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200.
She said Virgin helped her recover from a brief eating disorder, a recent breakup, and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder.
She issued alternate versions of eight songs, including “Holding a Hammer” and “Flux Day 2,” praised Charli XCX’s Brat as inspiration, and posted acne and childhood photos on XRAYS.