From Teen Angst to Pop Queen: Deconstructing Lorde’s Virgin Debut, *Pure Heroine*
In , a year dominated by bombastic pop anthems and EDM-infused beats, a sixteen-year-old from suburban New Zealand quietly redefined the sonic landscape. Lorde, born Ella Yelich-O’Connor, emerged with *Pure Heroine*, an album that eschewed the prevailing trends in favor of a minimalist, introspective sound. *Pure Heroine* achieved both critical acclaim and commercial success not … Read more