Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · July 7, 2025 · Entertainment

Lorde's Struggle and Comeback: The Journey of Rediscovering Her Music

Lorde has opened up about a tough time where all she thought about was 'weighing as little as possible'

LORDY, IT'S BEEN A ROLLERCOASTER YEAR FOR THE TALENTED TROUBADOUR!

The 28-year-old songstress, Lorde, has been keeping it real about her struggles in a candid interview with Jack Saunders on Radio 1. The New Zealand-born beauty revealed that at the start of 2023, she was going through a tough time where all she could think about was weighing as little as possible - talk about a creative block!

The singer, who made a triumphant return to the music scene with a secret set at Glastonbury this year, opened up about her mental struggles and how they affected her creativity. She confessed that she felt disconnected from her artistry and hadn't had an idea in a while. In fact, she even joked that she thought she'd "never make music again" - a comment that's both heartbreaking and relatable.

The singer, 28, - who made her return to the music scene with a secret set at Glastonbury this year - spoke in a candid interview with Jack Saunders on Radio 1 on Monday

But it seems Lorde has finally found her groove again! After sharing her struggles with Jack Saunders, she revealed that once she stopped focusing on her weight, her creative juices started flowing once more. "It all started to come back!" she exclaimed. Talk about a weight lifted off your shoulders (pun intended)!

And speaking of new beginnings, Lorde has been making headlines for her stunning album cover, which features an X-ray of her pelvis with her hip bones and zipper visible - yes, you read that right! The image is part of her upcoming fourth studio album, Virgin, set to drop on June 27. But will it be a virgin no more when Lorde takes the stage at Glastonbury again?

The singer has been keeping fans on their toes with surprise performances and public appearances. Last week, she dropped in on a record release party in Berlin, where she performed for a lucky group of attendees - talk about a secret show! And if that wasn't enough, she's been spotted getting cozy with her rumored new beau, Jim E-Stack, 33, a producer and DJ who's worked with the likes of Haim, Bon Iver, and Empress Of.

She told how at the start of 2023 she was struggling mentally and wasn't able to focus on any creative pursuits or making music

The two lovebirds were seen cuddling up together at Glastonbury, where Lorde stunned fans with a surprise set. They even partied until well after 4 am - because, why not?! But it seems Jim's ex-girlfriend Kacy Hill wasn't too thrilled about their budding romance. On her TikTok platform, she shared a scathing post that read: "Let's hear it for the man who ended a 6.5 year relationship while making a girl's album then started dating her" - Ouch!

Lorde and Jim have been linked on and off since October 2024, when they were spotted making a rare public outing in New York. At the time, Lorde was still going strong with her music executive boyfriend Justin Warren, but it seems she's moved on to greener pastures.

The question on everyone's mind is: what's next for Lorde? Will she be dropping more singles or working on new music with Jim E-Stack? One thing's for sure - the talented troubadour is back and better than ever!

It comes after the star recently raised eyebrows with her latest album cover's artwork which features an x-ray of her pelvis with her hip bones, belt buckle, and zipper visible and - inter-uterine device included

As fans eagerly await her new album, they can't help but wonder: will Virgin live up to its name, or will it be a sizzling hot summer of love and music from Lorde? Stay tuned, folks!

Elsewhere, Lorde was pictured with her rumoured new man, Jim E-Stack, 33, after seemingly going public with their relationship at Glastonbury recently (pictured earlier in the year)