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Lorde’s ‘Melodrama’ Captures the Modern Coming of Age

Avery Heeringa, Columbia College Chicago

Six summers later, Lorde’s sophomore album remains a razor-sharp representation of being “19 and on fire."…

July 31, 2023

An illustrated rendition of Solar Power, Lorde's latest album

More Than Half a Year On, Lorde’s ‘Solar Power’ Deserves a Reevaluation

Jordan Oulela, University of Texas at San Antonio

Although the artist’s latest release was initially met with a lukewarm reception, many are now considering the album to be a worthy standout.…

March 17, 2022

An illustration of pop music producer Jack Antonoff, the subject of the article.

Jack Antonoff Is the Gift That Won’t Stop Giving to the Pop Music Industry

Mariam Nasief, Columbia University

His solo project, Bleachers, just released 'Take the Sadness Out of Saturday Night,' and although he is a secret weapon of success for pop icons like Lorde, Taylor Swift and Lana Del Rey, his own…

August 25, 2021

On ‘Stoned at the Nail Salon,’ Lorde Proves ‘Solar Power’ Critics Wrong

Olivia Wisse, Hofstra University

The artist's return to music has been met with criticism, but her recent single may be a winner with fans of her previous work.…

August 7, 2021

An illustration of Lorde from the Solar Power music video. (Illustration by Katelyn McManis, Columbia College Chicago)

Lorde’s ‘Solar Power’ Is Leaving a Trail of Ambiguity in Its Wake

Darby Williams, University of Michigan

After taking a multi-year break, the singer's singular foray back into the public eye has left fans both intrigued and confused.…

June 24, 2021

An illustration of the singer Lorde for an article about her album "Melodrama."

Lorde’s ‘Melodrama’ Is the Anthem for 20s Angst

Eva McCarthy Mínguez, Stony Brook University

Her sophomore album defined a generation. Now fans are anxiously waiting for more of her reassuring lyrics.…

November 8, 2020

A still image of Lorde from her music video Perfect Places

After Time Out of the Public Eye, Lorde Might Be Coming Back

Lauren Buchko, Michigan State University

She entered the spotlight in 2013 but has since taken a break from the public eye. Is the New Zealand singer about to make a comeback?…

March 2, 2020

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