Believe it or not, Lorde (her stage name; her real name is Ella Yelich-O'Connor) is only 16 years old (turning 17 in November). She writes her own songs, creates the music, and sings as well as someone in their late twenties, making her an artist well beyond her years. She was signed to her record label when she was 13 after being discovered when she won her school's talent show.
In a VEVO interview, Lorde talks about her influences coming mainly from old records that her parents (whom she credits as the source of her first exposure to music) used to have, namely Fleetwood Mac's Rumors. She also read many books while growing up, wrote short fiction, and took a liking to Raymond Carver, a short story writer who used a very minimal amount of words when telling tales- she used this principle when she wrote her own music. Her more recent musical influences include Sohn, Majical Clouds (they're Canadian!), and Yeasayer. Her music takes on a gritty, rhythmic tune with a very hip-hop rich beat, even though she identifies as an electro artist.
Lorde says that she writes about "[her] friends and [her] life, the strange social situations and...the uneasiness of being [her] age", as well as "loneliness, fake friends, and real friends". By having such relatable topics in her music, she draws audiences from all across the globe and keeps them hooked to her infectious tunes. If you don't know her by her signature brunette curls, you're sure to know her by her unique sound.
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