Lorde

New Zealand Indie Pop Singer-Songwriter

Lorde, born Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O'Connor on November 7, 1996, in Auckland, New Zealand, is a Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter who gained international fame with her debut single "Royals" in 2013. The song was a critical and commercial success, topping the charts worldwide and earning her numerous accolades. Following the success of "Royals," Lorde released her debut studio album "Pure Heroine" in the same year, which was praised for its introspective lyrics and minimalist production. The album spawned additional hit singles and established Lorde as a unique voice in pop music with her thoughtful commentary on teenage life and culture.