Lorde made a rare public appearance in New York on Saturday, stepping out with American musician Jim-E Stack.
The 27-year-old New Zealand singer appeared close to the producer, who is rumored to be involved in the making of her upcoming album, as they strolled through the city together.
Dressed casually for the outing, Lorde wore a long black skirt, a red T-shirt, and a green jacket. She completed her look with black boots and was later spotted sitting on a park bench, engaged in conversation with Jim-E.
The producer, meanwhile, opted for blue jeans and a white T-shirt as he walked alongside the singer.
Speculation about a potential collaboration between the two has been growing, especially after Jim-E shared a photo of Lorde on Instagram in August. The image featured the singer in a studio, working on her laptop.
This post came just weeks after Lorde wiped her social media accounts, sparking fan theories that a new album could be in the works.
Lorde’s Social Media Hints and Cryptic Messages
Back in June, the singer also posted a series of enigmatic images that seemed to hint at new music. One showed her wearing a long black dress while gazing over a balcony, while another captured her mid-action as she spat off the edge.
Adding to the mystery, she shared a close-up image of her hand holding a tablet with the word spit written on it.
Accompanying these images, Lorde wrote a cryptic message:
“Use the existing tools wherever possible. If the tools do not exist you are spiritually obliged to create them.”
Fans quickly speculated that her post might be a teaser for an upcoming release.
“So the lead single is called Spit?” one person questioned.
“LORDE WHAT IS THIS PLEASE RELEASE AN ALBUM,” another excited fan wrote, while a third added, “Lorde’s new album is coming!”
At the time, the post was the only one remaining on her Instagram page.
New Music or False Alarm?
Despite the growing speculation, Lorde later clarified that she wasn’t working on a major project.
During her set at England’s Boardmasters Festival last year, she debuted two new tracks that fans believed were titled Silver Moon and Invisible Ink. However, the singer later denied that these were their official names.
Addressing the rumors on Instagram, Lorde wrote:
“This is not the start of anything out there, just want u to know there’s a light on inside me.”
When one fan suggested she was misleading her audience, she doubled down on her statement.
“I’m serious, literally just decided to set these free from my laptop… but they’re not bad eh,” she responded.
Lorde’s most recent album, Solar Power, was released in August 2021.
Who is Lorde Dating
Meanwhile, Lorde’s personal life has also sparked intrigue. The singer hasn’t been publicly seen with her long-time boyfriend, music executive Justin Warren, since March 2023.
The couple, who were first photographed together on a beach in 2016, have largely kept their relationship private. At the time, Justin dismissed dating rumors, but over the years, they have been spotted traveling together, with Justin even being seen near Lorde’s $2.8 million villa.
However, last year, Lorde hinted at personal struggles when she shared an emotional open letter with fans, revealing she was experiencing “heartbreak.” This fueled speculation about possible troubles in her relationship with Justin, 43.
As fans eagerly await news on her next musical project, Lorde continues to keep them guessing—both with her cryptic messages and her rare public appearances.
