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Lorde
Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O'Connor (born 7 November 1996), known professionally as Lorde ( ), is a New Zealand singer-songwriter. Taking inspiration from aristocracy for her stage name, she is known for her unconventional musical styles and introspective songwriting. Lorde expressed interest in performing at local venues in her early teens. She signed with Universal Music Group (UMG) in 2009 and collaborated with producer Joel Little in 2011 to start recording music. Their first effort, an extended play (EP) titled '' The Love Club'', was self-released in 2012 for free download on SoundCloud before UMG's commercial release in 2013. The EP's international chart-topping single " Royals" helped raise Lorde to prominence. Her debut studio album '' Pure Heroine'' was released that same year to critical and commercial success. The following year, Lorde curated the soundtrack for the 2014 film '' The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1'' and recorded several tracks, including the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pure Heroine
''Pure Heroine'' is the debut studio album by New Zealand singer-songwriter Lorde. It was released on 27 September 2013 by Universal, Lava, and Republic Records. After several unsuccessful sessions with songwriters, Lorde was paired with Joel Little by A&R representative Scott Maclachlan, who assisted with the album's production. Recording took place at Golden Age Studios in Auckland. ''Pure Heroine'' has been described as a electronica, dream pop and electropop album with minimalist production, deep bass and programmed beats. ''Pure Heroine'' received generally positive reviews from music critics, many of whom praised its songwriting, production, and Lorde's vocal performance. It appeared on several year-end critics' lists, and was nominated for Best Pop Vocal Album at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards. The album deals with themes of youth and critiques mainstream culture, exploring materialism, fame, consumer culture and social status. ''Pure Heroine'' has been noted fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Royals (song)
"Royals" is the debut single by New Zealand singer-songwriter Lorde, included in her debut extended play (EP) ''The Love Club EP'' (2012) and debut studio album ''Pure Heroine'' (2013). Lorde wrote the song with producer Joel Little. "Royals" is a minimalist art pop and electropop song with influences of hip hop, R&B, and indie pop. The track's lyrics express disapproval with the sumptuous lifestyle presented in songs and music videos by pop and hip hop-influenced artists. "Royals" received widespread acclaim from music critics, who praised its songwriting, production, and Lorde's vocal performance. Since its release, the track has appeared on critics' year-end and decade-end song lists. The single attained international chart success, reaching number one in Belgium, Canada, Ireland, Israel, Italy, New Zealand, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. In the US, "Royals" spent nine weeks atop the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and was certified Diamond by the Recording Industry Assoc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Solar Power (album)
''Solar Power'' is the third studio album by New Zealand singer-songwriter Lorde. It was released on 20 August 2021, by Universal Music New Zealand. Lorde wrote and produced the album with American musician Jack Antonoff, with whom she also worked on her second studio album, '' Melodrama'' (2017). The album was preceded by '' Going South'', a June 2021 memoir documenting Lorde's 2019 visit to Antarctica, which she dubbed as the precursor to the album. She stated the title ''Solar Power'' was inspired by the trip, and that she "felt like hecould just chill out and flex a little bit" while creating the record. Three singles were released before the album: the lead single and title track, "Solar Power", was released on a solar eclipse and entered the charts in various countries, reaching number two on the New Zealand Singles Chart. It was followed by " Stoned at the Nail Salon" and " Mood Ring", leading up to the album's release. Classified by Lorde as her "weed album", ''Solar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Melodrama (Lorde Album)
''Melodrama'' is the second studio album by New Zealand singer-songwriter Lorde. It was released on 16 June 2017 by Lava and Republic Records and distributed through Universal. Following the breakthrough success of her debut album '' Pure Heroine'' (2013), Lorde retreated from the spotlight, and travelled between New Zealand and the United States. Initially inspired by her disillusionment with fame, she wrote ''Melodrama'' to capture heartbreak and solitude after her first breakup. Lorde chose Jack Antonoff as the main collaborator because she felt the need to expand her artistry from the Joel Little-produced ''Pure Heroine''. The final product is an electropop record incorporating piano-based melodies, pulsing synthesisers and dense electronic beats. Critics viewed the album as a maximalist departure from the minimalist hip hop-influenced production of its predecessor, and considered it a loose concept album chronicling the emotions ensued from a house party. The songs " Green ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lorde Discography
New Zealand singer-songwriter Lorde has released three studio albums, four extended plays, 11 singles and nine music videos. At the age of 13, she was signed to Universal Music Group (UMG) and started to write music. In November 2012, when she was 16 years old, she self-released ''The Love Club EP'' via SoundCloud. It was released for sale by UMG in March 2013; a song from the EP, " Royals", topped numerous single charts internationally, including the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100. The track sold over 10 million units worldwide, making it one of the best-selling singles of all-time. Later that year, Lorde released her debut studio album ''Pure Heroine'', which included "Royals". It charted at number one in New Zealand and Australia, and achieved certifications in several countries. As of June 2021, the album has sold over six million copies worldwide. It was preceded by three additional singles: "Tennis Court", "Team", and " Glory and Gore". "Team" was a top-ten hit in several s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Songs Recorded By Lorde
New Zealand singer-songwriter Lorde (born 1996) has recorded songs for three studio albums, one extended play (EP) and guest features. At the age of 13, she was signed to Universal Music Group (UMG) and started to write music. In November 2012, when she was 16 years old, she self-released an EP entitled '' The Love Club'' via SoundCloud. It was made available for purchase in March 2013. In September 2013, Lorde released her debut studio album, ''Pure Heroine'', that included "Royals". The record explored a dream pop and minimalist electronic sound. Released in 2017, her second studio album, '' Melodrama'', showcased Lorde's interest in piano instrumentation and maximalist pop music. Lorde's 3rd studio album, ''Solar Power'', was released on 20 August 2021, presenting a sonic shift towards acoustic guitars and stripped-down production alongside a thematic shift towards escapism, introspection, and fame. In addition to her studio work, Lorde has recorded songs for film soundtrack ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yellow Flicker Beat
"Yellow Flicker Beat" is a song by New Zealand singer-songwriter Lorde released on 29 September 2014 as the lead single from the soundtrack for '' The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1'' by Republic Records. Written by Lorde and Joel Little and produced by Little and Paul Epworth, it is as an art pop and electropop song with minimal synthesisers, drums, and vocal samples in its production. Music critics compared its instrumentation style to the singer's work on her 2013 debut album '' Pure Heroine''. The track's lyrics refer to the rise of Katniss Everdeen, the heroine of '' The Hunger Games'' (2008–2010) young adult dystopian novel trilogy. "Yellow Flicker Beat" was well received by music critics, who praised its lyrical content for being more mature than that of Lorde's previous releases. Commercially, the song peaked at number 34 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and entered the record charts of several nations, including Australia, Canada and New Zealand. A music video ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Love Club EP
''The Love Club EP'' is the debut extended play (EP) by New Zealand singer-songwriter Lorde. At the age of 12, she was discovered by Universal Music Group scout Scott MacLachlan, and began writing songs. In December 2011, MacLachlan paired Lorde with producer Joel Little, and within three weeks, the pair had co-written and produced all five songs on the EP. In November 2012, Lorde self-released the EP for free download via SoundCloud. On 8 March 2013 the record was commercially released by Universal Music Group and Virgin Records. An indie rock-influenced electronica and electropop album, ''The Love Club EP'' was well received by music critics, who praised its production and compared its style to works by Sky Ferreira, Florence and the Machine and Lana Del Rey. The release peaked at number two in New Zealand and Australia, and was certified platinum and 9 times platinum in those two countries respectively. In the US, the record charted at number twenty-three on the ''Billb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Awards And Nominations Received By Lorde
Lorde (born 1996) is a New Zealand singer-songwriter. She released her debut EP, '' The Love Club'', and her debut studio album, '' Pure Heroine'', in 2013. Lorde won a New Zealand Music Award for the former in 2013 and a Taite Music Prize for the latter in 2014. Her debut single " Royals" earned multiple awards and nominations from 2013 to 2014, including one APRA Award, one ''Billboard'' Music Award and one MTV Video Music Award. The single won in two categories: Song of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance at the 2014 Grammy Awards. At age 17, Lorde is the youngest artist to ever win a Grammy Award for Song of the Year. Lorde contributed four songs to the soundtrack for '' The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1'', including the single "Yellow Flicker Beat". With the latter track, the singer earned nominations for Best Original Song at the Golden Globe Awards and Best Song at the Critics' Choice Awards in 2015. Her second album ''Melodrama'', released in 2017, won a N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joel Little
Joel Little (born 13 February 1983) is a New Zealand record producer, musician and Grammy Award-winning songwriter.Lorde's Silver Scroll 'a big deal' for co-writer Joel Little . ''3 News NZ''. 16 October 2013.Lorde takes out top Silver Scroll ''Radio NZ''. 16 October 2013. He is best known for his work as a writer and producer with artists Lorde, |
Sonja Yelich
Sonja Yelich (; born 1965) is a New Zealand poet. She is the mother of pop singer Lorde. Early life Sonja Yelich () was born in Auckland, New Zealand in 1965, into an immigrant family from the region of Dalmatia. She studied literature at the University of Auckland and became a trained teacher. Career Yelich's early poetry was included in ''AUP Poets 2'' (2002). Her first collection of poems, ''Clung'' (Auckland University Press, 2004), won the 2005 Jessie Mackay Award for 'Best First Book of Poetry' at the New Zealand Book Awards. Her poems were chosen for the '' Best New Zealand Poems'' series in 2002, 2004, 2005 and 2008. She was also included in ''New New Zealand Poets in Performance'' (AUP, July 2008), a book that was released with an accompanying CD. Yelich's second collection of poetry, ''Get Some'' (AUP, 2008) was a finalist in the New Zealand Post Book Awards. ''Get Some'' focuses on an American marine named "Edgar" who is serving in Iraq. In 2010 Yelich received ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lava Records
Lava Records (Lava Music, LLC) is an American record label owned by Jason Flom in partnership with Universal Music Group. Company history In 1995, Flom launched Lava Records in partnership with Atlantic Records. For the next decade, he continued to discover and champion artists under the Lava label who went on to sell over 100 million records globally, including Matchbox 20, Kid Rock, The Corrs, Simple Plan, The Blue Man Group, Edwin McCain, Sugar Ray and Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Flom also signed his first black artist, David Josias, known for his hit single “ Mindblowin”. In 2004, Flom sold Lava Records to Atlantic Records Group, where he was named Chairman and CEO of the Atlantic Records Group. In this role, he oversaw a resurgence of the storied label where he had once worked in the mailroom, and continued to sign and break major artists, including Hayley Williams’ band Paramore. After over 15 years of record-setting success at Atlantic and his label Lava, Flom was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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