Clues About Lorde’s Second Album
A little-known 16-year-old from New Zealand owned the summer of 2013 with “Royals,” a catchy song that criticized lifestyles of the rich and famous. Naturally, she was rewarded with riches and fame. But Ella Yelich-O’Connor, aka Lorde, has handled her sharp ascent over the last three and a half years with grace. Since ceasing touring behind her 2013 debut Pure Heroine in late 2014, she has mostly laid low. But here are some clues about her second album.