Someone who has been on my radar for quite some time now within the music scene is seventeen year old sensation, Lorde. Hailing from New Zealand, the young singer-songwriter's music can be heard on almost any station out there. Hop in your car and within minutes of listening to the radio, you're likely to hear her hit song Royals, or her now rising tune, Team.
Her exceptional voice and bold sense of style casts and almost mysterious light upon the young starlet. Tabloids have taken this opportunity, calling her a snob. Some even go as far as to say her song Royals casts a racist stereotype on today's modern music, scolding her for denouncing the rap/hip-hop's praise for expensive cars, outlandish fashion statements, and nights spent too long in the club. Despite the rumors, her talent is an undoubtable sigh of relief on today's air waves.
Her album, Pure Heroine, debuted September 17, 2013, and has been on constant replay in my room ever since. Her music is perfect for most occasions, ranging from driving in the car to cramming for my French tests the next day. Lorde's fresh, modern sound is what I believe sets her apart from other artists her age. While her music may appear to be somewhat dark at first listen, it sneaks up on you and hits you like a tidal wave, pulling you into her lyrics and her unique sound.
If you have been hesitant to give Lorde's other music a try, I would suggest you finally take the plunge. Ignoring the amount of times you may hear her recent hits on the radio, she truly has other gems on her album and her previous EP. I give her tracks 400 Lux, Tennis Courts, and Bravado top notch ratings, though all of her songs appeal to me.
If any of you out there have given Lorde's music a spin, leave a comment down below sharing your thoughts! I look forward to hearing your views on her sound. As always, feel free to leave suggestions for future posts as well. Thanks for reading!
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