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Lorde Releases Album "Virgin": Stream It Now
Yara Sameh Patience is a virtue, a fact that fans of New Zealand-born pop phenomenon Lorde have learned time and time again throughout her career. But luckily, the time is up and patience is no longer required when it comes to the singer's newest full-length project. On Friday, Lorde released her much-anticipated fourth studio album, "Virgin" via Universal Music. The album features 11 new songs, including its three previously released singles 'What Was That,' 'Man of the Year,' and 'Hammer.' In a statement released alongside the album's announcement back in April, Lorde compared Virgin to the color 'clear' — and, more specifically, all the things that are clear. 'LIKE BATHWATER, WINDOWS, ICE, SPIT. FULL TRANSPARENCY. THE LANGUAGE IS PLAIN AND UNSENTIMENTAL,' she explained of the record. 'I WAS TRYING TO SEE MYSELF, ALL THE WAY THROUGH. I WAS TRYING TO MAKE A DOCUMENT THAT REFLECTED MY FEMININITY: RAW, PRIMAL, INNOCENT, ELEGANT, OPENHEARTED, SPIRITUAL, MASC.' While Lorde touted the importance of having some of the same sounds throughout the project, one thing that remains very different about the record: the producers the singer teamed up with the LP boasts a series of new collaborators for the singer, including Jim-E Stack, Dan Nigro and Dev Hynes, while her Melodrama and Solar Power producer Jack Antonoff doesn't make an appearance. While the singer called Antonoff a 'positive, supportive collaborator,' she added that 'I just have to trust when my intuition says to keep moving.' read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks Videos & Features Video: Trending Lifestyle TikToker Valeria Márquez Shot Dead during Live Stream News Shell Unveils Cost-Cutting, LNG Growth Plan Technology 50-Year Soviet Spacecraft 'Kosmos 482' Crashes into Indian Ocean
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Lorde Summer Is Upon Us As Pop Star Releases Latest Album ‘Virgin': Stream It Now
Patience is a virtue, a fact that fans of New Zealand-born pop phenomenon Lorde have learned time and time again throughout her career. But luckily, patience is no longer required when it comes to the singer's newest full-length project. On Friday (June 27), Lorde unveiled her much-anticipated fourth studio album, Virgin. Released via Universal Music, the new album features 11 new songs, including its three previously released singles 'What Was That,' 'Man of the Year' and 'Hammer.' More from Billboard Lorde Says MDMA Therapy 'Changed the Game' on Her Stage Fright Ask Billboard: Here Are the Nos. 1 & 2 Reasons That the Hot 100 Has Been Historic This Month Inside Bouyon: How a Fusion of Local Folk Music & Digitized Instruments Gave Way to Dominica's Fast-Spreading Homegrown Genre In a statement released alongside the album's announcement back in April, Lorde compared Virgin to the color 'clear' — and, more specifically, all the things that are clear. 'LIKE BATHWATER, WINDOWS, ICE, SPIT. FULL TRANSPARENCY. THE LANGUAGE IS PLAIN AND UNSENTIMENTAL,' she explained of the record. 'I WAS TRYING TO SEE MYSELF, ALL THE WAY THROUGH. I WAS TRYING TO MAKE A DOCUMENT THAT REFLECTED MY FEMININITY: RAW, PRIMAL, INNOCENT, ELEGANT, OPENHEARTED, SPIRITUAL, MASC.' While the singer touted the importance of having some of the same sounds throughout the project, one thing that remains very different about Virgin is the producers the singer teamed up with; the LP boasts a series of new collaborators for the singer, including Jim-E Stack, Dan Nigro and Dev Hynes, while her Melodrama and Solar Power producer Jack Antonoff doesn't make an appearance. While Lorde called Antonoff a 'positive, supportive collaborator,' she added that 'I just have to trust when my intuition says to keep moving.' In the lead-up to the new project, Lorde also spoke extensively about how Virgin was inspired by her recent examination of gender. The singer said that a conversation with fellow pop star Chappell Roan prompted her to think more critically about her own gender identity. 'I was like, 'I'm a woman except for the days when I'm a man,'' she said. 'I know that's not a very satisfying answer, but there's a part of me that is really resistant to boxing it up.' Stream Lorde's new album Virgin below: Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
Malay Mail
6 days ago
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- Malay Mail
Fazura launches new single ‘Luar Biasa' with message of resilience, composed by Indonesia's Ade Govinda
KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 — Following the success of the duet 'Raya Pum Pang' with Syasya Rizal, which gained popularity even in Indonesia, popular actress and entrepreneur Fazura is back with a new single titled 'Luar Biasa'. What makes this song interesting is that it carries a message of strength and personal resurgence. A collaboration between Fazura Studios and Universal Music Malaysia, the song is composed entirely by Indonesian singer-songwriter Ade Govinda. The 41-year-old singer, whose full name is Nur Fazura Sharifuddin, said the collaboration began after a brief online discussion that led to a creative process that took less than a week. 'Through a Zoom session, I immediately explained the concept of the song I wanted. I wanted something that could uplift the spirit — not a heartbreak song. Something suitable to listen to in the morning while driving, something inspirational,' she told reporters at the recent launch of her new song's music video here. According to Fazura, what pleased her most was that the lyrics, written by Ade along with Veron Savanoah, required no changes as they perfectly conveyed the message she wanted to deliver. The core theme of the song is 'Failing is normal but rising is extraordinary'. The 'Pendekar Awang: Darah Indera Gajah' actress also admitted to leaning more toward songs that empower, even though heartbreak songs usually receive more attention. 'As a woman, I think it's important for us to listen to songs that lift our spirits. If we listen to too many sad songs, we can get lost in our own emotions,' she said. Meanwhile, Ade Govinda described Fazura as approachable, professional and easy to work with in any situation. 'She's very down-to-earth and when she's working, her mood quickly turns positive. She's punctual, quick and easy to manage,' he said. — Bernama
CBC
21-06-2025
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- CBC
Anne Murray gives fans the gift of a new album, on her 80th birthday
The album's first single, Rest Easy (In My Love), was originally recorded in 1989. Image | Anne Murray at the Junos Caption: Anne Murray acknowledges the crowd after receiving the Lifetime Achievement award during the Juno Awards, in Vancouver on March 30, 2025. (The Canadian Press/Ethan Cairns) Open Image in New Tab Anne Murray is digging into the archives for a new album of previously unreleased songs. The singer announced news of the compilation, Here You Are, on June 20 – her 80th birthday. Universal Music Canada says it features 11 songs recorded between 1978 and 1995, an era the label describes as Murray's "vocal peak." 5 ways Anne Murray was a trailblazer The disc also includes a cover of the 1983 Bryan Adams hit Straight From the Heart. Universal says the song was initially recorded for Murray's 1984 album Heart Over Mind, and includes background vocals by Murray's daughter Dawn and a pedal steel solo by her nephew, Dale. The project is Murray's 33rd studio album, and is set for release Sept. 5. The first single, Rest Easy (In My Love), was recorded in spring 1989 and originally considered for that year's compilation album, "Greatest Hits Volume II." Universal says the eponymous title track, Here You Are, was once in the running for Murray's 1996 self-titled album. Murray recently received the Lifetime Achievement award at the Junos in March. During her speech, she said, "When I look back, it seems clear that singing never felt like a choice for me, I had to do it, it felt as natural as breathing."
CTV News
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Anne Murray digs into the vault for album of decades-old unreleased tracks
Anne Murray acknowledges the crowd after receiving the Lifetime Achievement award during the Juno Awards, in Vancouver, B.C., Sunday, March 30, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns TORONTO — Anne Murray is digging into the archives for a new album of previously unreleased songs. The singer announced news of the compilation, 'Here You Are,' on Friday – her 80th birthday. Universal Music Canada says it features 11 songs recorded between 1978 and 1995, an era the label describes as Murray's 'vocal peak.' The disc also includes a cover of the 1983 Bryan Adams hit 'Straight From the Heart.' Universal says the song was initially recorded for Murray's 1984 album 'Heart Over Mind,' and includes background vocals by Murray's daughter Dawn and a pedal steel solo by her nephew, Dale. The project is Murray's 33rd studio album, and is set for release Sept. 5. The first single, 'Rest Easy (In My Love),' was recorded in spring 1989 and originally considered for that year's compilation album, 'Greatest Hits Volume II.' Universal says the eponymous title track, 'Here You Are,' was once in the running for Murray's 1996 self-titled album. Cassandra Szklarski, The Canadian Press
