AceShowbiz - Lorde officially released her new single "What Was That" along with its music video, a day after her impromptu NYC park gig was shut down by cops. The song marks her first new music since her 2021 album, "Solar Power".

Lorde had initially invited her fans to New York City's Washington Square Park via a cryptic message to "meet me in the park" for an unspecified event. Unfortunately, due to a lack of appropriate permits, law enforcement shut down the gathering.

She apologized to those gathering at the park, "I am truly Amazed by how many of you showed up !!! But they're telling me you gotta disperse ... I'm so sorry."

In the weeks leading up to the release, Lorde had been slyly dropping hints about her new era. She previewed "What Was That" in her debut TikTok video and engaged with fans by sharing intimate voice memos.

In one such memo, she told her fans, "I just wanted to say hi, because everything is about to change. These are the last moments where it's just us, which is crazy. But so right. I'm so ready."

The careful rollout and strategic teases ensured that when "What Was That" finally arrived, the anticipation and excitement were at fever pitch.