Independent Artist

Lorde becomes independent artist after ending UMG deal

18 de março de 2026 Reportado por IA Imagem gerada por IA

Lorde announced on March 18, 2026, that she is now an independent artist after her long-term contract with Universal Music Group concluded at the end of last year. The deal, which began when she was 12 years old, covered her first four albums. She described the move as providing a 'clean slate' while expressing fondness for her former label.