LORDE Announces Album Release; Additional Tour Dates

By: Aug. 07, 2013
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LORDE has commenced her conquest of the United States. The 16-year-old New Zealand songstress has already sold out her first-ever U.S. shows at Le Poisson Rouge in NYC August 6, and LA's Echoplex August 8.

Moreover, these initial dates serve as a prelude to her first proper North American that will begin in Los Angeles next month.

LORDE's first single for LAVA/Republic Records, "Royals" enchants and engages with sultry mystique and silky minimalist production. Living up to its name, it's otherworldly pop of the highest order.

Online, the song reached the coveted #1 spot on HypeMachine, and it racked up over 1.8 million YouTube/VEVO views. LORDE has received the endorsement of Pitchfork, Gorilla Vs. Bear, and Stereogum.

Placing the teen in league with Adele, Leona Lewis, Regina Spektor, and other leaders, VH1 dubbed her "You Oughta Know" artist for September. It's a prestigious honor, heralding her arrival stateside as a trend-setter.

Last year, she took New Zealand by storm. Her self-released, The Love Club EP, garnered 60,000 downloads on Soundcloud and then proceeded to reach #1 on the country's top albums chart. LAVA founder Jason Flom fell under her spell, and now her whimsical, wistful, and wonderful alternative vision is blossoming like never before.

LORDE is headed right for musical royalty. Experience her at a show near you and get the album September 30.

The Love Club EP is available now on iTunes and Spotify.

NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES
08/06 - Le Poisson Rouge - New York, NY [Sold Out!]
08/08 - Echoplex - Los Angeles, CA [Sold Out!]
09/25 - Belasco - Los Angeles, CA
09/27 - Fillmore - San Francisco, CA
09/28 - Decibel Fest - Showbox at the Market - Seattle, WA
09/30 - Webster Hall - New York, NY
10/06 - Hoxton - Toronto, ON

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