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Lorde reveals x-ray artwork for new 'Virgin' album, says it was 'written in blood'

It reflects her "raw" and "primal" femininity.

Lorde has shared details of her new album - branding it "raw" and "primal" and saying it was "written in blood".

The 28-year-old New Zealander's last record was 2021's Solar Power - but fans only have a few weeks before the arrival of her next album.

Sharing the cover artwork via social media on Wednesday, the star revealed that the album is titled 'Virgin' and she shared details of the creative process and those she collaborated with.

She wrote via her official website: "Virgin - an album by me, produced by me and Jim-E Stack. With Fabiana Palladino, Andrew Aged, Buddy Ross, Dan Nigro & Devonté Hynes."

After sharing further details of the production team, she revealed the release date and added: "100% written in blood. Coming June 27."

The album cover shows an x-ray of a crotch with the zip line of trousers running down the front and an IUD visible where the womb is located.

Lorde has explained her creative process, with the NME quoting the star: "The colour of the album is clear. Like bathwater, windows, ice, spit. Full transparency.

"The language is plain and unsentimental. The sounds are the same wherever possible. I was trying to see myself, all the way through. I was trying to make a document that reflected my femininity: raw, primal, innocent, elegant, openhearted, spiritual, masc."

She added: "I'm proud and scared of this album. There's nowhere to hide. I believe that putting the deepest parts of ourselves to music is what sets us free."

We can't wait to hear it.