Music News Gov Ball 2026 Lineup unleashes global power players by Alex Cooper Lorde, Amyl and the Sniffers, and a wave of Antipodean sounds invade NYC. New York’s iconic Governors Ball is summoning a thrilling trans-Pacific wave for 2026. The festival, crashing back…
Music News Lorde and 2hollis light up Barclays Centre on the Ultrasound Tour by Veniana Vucago A charged opener and a cathartic headliner turned Barclays Centre into a shared emotional release. On a humid New York night, Barclays Centre hosted a collision of raw ambition and…
Music News Lorde on Gender, Vulnerability and Finding Herself in Virgin by Loc Ziesing The pop icon reflects candidly on gender and self-discovery. Lorde’s fourth studio album, Virgin, arrived in June, marking a new chapter that will see her tour Australia and New Zealand…
News Lorde announces 2026 Australia & New Zealand dates for Ultrasound World Tour by Tammy Moir The pop auteur returns home for her first shows since the release of her new album Lorde is bringing her Ultrasound World Tour to Australia and New Zealand in February…
Music News See-Through, But Can’t Play? Lorde’s Transparent ‘Virgin’ CD Fails in Many Players by Alex Cooper Fans love the look—but can’t play a single track. Lorde’s latest album, Virgin, is making waves—but not for the reasons she hoped. Fans who purchased the crystal-clear, recyclable CD are reporting…
Music News Lorde Calls ‘Solar Power’ a Vibe Shift Too Far ahead of New Album: “I Don’t Think This Is Me” by Laura Gordon From barefoot beach days to festival-stage bangers, Lorde’s ready to burn bright again with ‘Virgin,’ and she’s done playing it chill. Lorde, in a refreshingly candid chat on Jake Shane’s…
Music News Lorde Crashes Sydney Party Thrown in Her Honour by Laura Gordon The pop icon made a surprise appearance at a fan event celebrating her new album, dancing, DJing, and proving the ‘L4’ era is officially here. Lorde made an unforgettable appearance…
News Lorde’s Gender Odyssey: A Raw, Unboxed Journey to ‘Virgin’ by Alex Cooper The pop mystic bares body and soul in her most unflinching work yet. Lorde isn’t just dropping an album—she’s shedding skin. In her most revealing interview yet, the 28-year-old icon…
Music News Lorde returns with “Ultrasound” Tour & bold new album Virgin by Alex Cooper Her boldest music yet meets her most electrifying live shows. After a four-year hiatus, Lorde is back—and she’s bringing raw, unfiltered artistry to stages worldwide. The Grammy-winning artist has announced…
Music News Lorde Teases Game-Changing New Era: ‘This Is Gonna Be Crazy’ by Laura Gordon A new era of freedom & raw connection Lorde is gearing up to shake things up with her fourth album, and she’s letting fans in on the excitement through intimate…
Features Music Why it mattered: Lorde’s ‘Pure Heroine’ by Tom Disalvo In honour of New Zealand music month, Happy Mag is taking a look back at one of the country’s shiniest anti-pop stars. Nearing a decade since its release, Lorde’s 2013…
Lists Music News Up on the Rooftop: The magic of music’s best rooftop performances by Happy There’s something about a rooftop concert that captures the essence of rock and roll. The intimacy of the setting, the breathtaking views, and the sheer audacity of performing on a…
Music News Lorde and Sting postpone NZ performances after cyclone by Emmy White Lorde and Sting are the latest artists to postpone gigs in New Zealand amidst the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle. The cyclone has caused widespread flooding in the country’s northern island,…
