NYPD shuts down Lorde's surprise public performance in Washington Square Park
On April 22, 2025, Lorde debuted her new single, "What Was That," during an impromptu performance at Washington Square Park in New York City. The show was shut down by the NYPD for lacking necessary permits. Despite this, fans stayed, and later, Blood Orange's Dev Hynes played the song on a portable speaker. Lorde returned around 9:30 p.m. and performed the track for the crowd. "What Was That" is set for official release on April 25, 2025, as the lead single from her upcoming fourth studio album, her first since 2021.
2025-04-23T15:22:29Z