Lorde on writing Man Of The Year and the story behind the Virgin album cover “Welcome to my brain!”

Lorde (‪@Lorde‬) joins Greg James on the Radio 1 Breakfast Show to talk all about her new album Virgin. She explains how she felt like a man while she was writing Man Of The Year and talks the groundbreaking music video for the song, and reveals how she created the cover art for her new album Virgin. Plus, she explains what it's like to be a TikTok newcomer - and Greg inevitably manages to crowbar cricket into the conversation. 0:00 Intro 1:20 Vulnerable reactions to Lorde's new music 3:08 Greg James reveals his favourite song 4:52 How Lorde made the 'Virgin' album cover 7:17 Filming in Washington Square Park 8:36 Lorde on joining TikTok 9:44 "I can't believe we've never talked about cricket" 11:06 What to expect from Lorde's 'Virgin' album 14:01 Hanging out in London to write the new album -- Official Channel of BBC Radio 1 Here you can find your favourite live performances, the biggest movie stars, amazing interviews and more... Don't forget to subscribe for more from Radio 1 Follow us on socials:   / ​     / bbcradio1   #radio1 #manoftheyear #lorde #interview

Lorde on ‘Man Of The Year’, collaborating with Jim-E Stack & ‘Virgin’ album teasers | Interview
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Lorde on ‘Man Of The Year’, collaborating with Jim-E Stack & ‘Virgin’ album teasers | Interview

A "Quiet Journey" Through Guided MDMA Therapy Helped Lorde Beat Her Crippling Stage Fright
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A "Quiet Journey" Through Guided MDMA Therapy Helped Lorde Beat Her Crippling Stage Fright

Charli XCX: The Truth About Her New Era (Must Watch)
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Charli XCX: The Truth About Her New Era (Must Watch)

Gracie Abrams Talks Lorde Summer and Supporting Woman in Music | The Edge
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Gracie Abrams Talks Lorde Summer and Supporting Woman in Music | The Edge

Lorde - Green Light | Glastonbury 2025
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Lorde - Green Light | Glastonbury 2025

Lorde calls Chappell Roan, Gracie Abrams and a very hungover Charli XCX
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Lorde calls Chappell Roan, Gracie Abrams and a very hungover Charli XCX

Lorde's Vocal Production and Lyric Writing Process ft. Jim-E Stack
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Lorde's Vocal Production and Lyric Writing Process ft. Jim-E Stack

Lorde Shows Off Seven Artifacts That Helped Inspire Her New Album 'Virgin'
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Lorde Shows Off Seven Artifacts That Helped Inspire Her New Album 'Virgin'

73 Questions With Lorde | Vogue
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73 Questions With Lorde | Vogue

Reneé Rapp rates your Unpopular Opinions
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Reneé Rapp rates your Unpopular Opinions

Lorde Wins Song of the Year for Royals at 56th GRAMMY Awards | GRAMMYs
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Lorde Wins Song of the Year for Royals at 56th GRAMMY Awards | GRAMMYs

Lorde reveals how she feels about Charli xcx's song Girl, so confusing | Take 5 with Zan Rowe
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Lorde reveals how she feels about Charli xcx's song Girl, so confusing | Take 5 with Zan Rowe

Lorde & Jim-E Stack Break Down the Drum Production on "Shapeshifter" and "Favourite Daughter"
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Lorde & Jim-E Stack Break Down the Drum Production on "Shapeshifter" and "Favourite Daughter"

The story of Lorde | Newshub
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The story of Lorde | Newshub

Lorde Reveals Her Secret Instagram Dedicated to Reviewing Onion Rings
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Lorde Reveals Her Secret Instagram Dedicated to Reviewing Onion Rings

Lorde - What Was That | Glastonbury 2025
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Lorde - What Was That | Glastonbury 2025

Harmonising the Rain: Lorde & Jim-E Stack Unpack Logic Pro Session for "Shapeshifter"
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Harmonising the Rain: Lorde & Jim-E Stack Unpack Logic Pro Session for "Shapeshifter"

"Do It While You've Got It" - Lorde On Baring It All On Her "Solar Power" Album Cover
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"Do It While You've Got It" - Lorde On Baring It All On Her "Solar Power" Album Cover

Lorde Reflects on Wielding Her Own Power to Support Efforts Against Climate Change
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Lorde Reflects on Wielding Her Own Power to Support Efforts Against Climate Change

Taylor Swift brings bread & a wedding invite to Greg James | The Life of a Showgirl Interview
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Taylor Swift brings bread & a wedding invite to Greg James | The Life of a Showgirl Interview