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The official music video for "Current Affairs" by Lorde, taken from the album Virgin on Universal Music New Zealand Limited. Uploaded by LordeVEVO, the artist's official channel.

Dork has covered Lorde 31 times across news, features and reviews — full coverage below. Tagged on Dork's Auckland scene. The full lyrics and album page are linked above. Lorde has 2 upcoming live dates in the next twelve weeks.

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Current Affairs

From the album Virgin

Label: Universal Music New Zealand Limited
Released: 27 June 2025

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Lorde — Current Affairs

Knew when I felt it hit

Stood in the park under the eclipse

It was only a field trip

Till it cooled my blood

That's how it tends to start

You're in the light, then you're in the dark

Then someone throws a flare

You tasted my underwear

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Played live

“Current Affairs” was last played on 17 May 2026 at Utah State Fairpark, Salt Lake City.

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Royal Highland Showgrounds
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5 May 2026

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21 Apr 2026

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Grant Park festival returns with Smashing Pumpkins, Jennie, John Summit, and Tate McRae also topping the bill.

17 Mar 2026

Lorde proves she's no Glastonbury 'Virgin' with a not-so-surprise appearance on the Woodsies stage

Lorde proves she's no Glastonbury 'Virgin' with a not-so-surprise appearance on the Woodsies stage

Glastonbury sure does have a lot of Lorde fans. Oh, and the set was great, too.

27 Jun 2025

Lorde is hinting at that surprise Glastonbury performance again

Lorde is hinting at that surprise Glastonbury performance again

Lorde is teasing a possible Glastonbury appearance at Woodsies tent, coinciding with her fourth album's release during the festival.

26 Jun 2025

Lorde has released new video for 'Hammer', filmed on location in London

Lorde has released new video for 'Hammer', filmed on location in London

Lorde releases new track 'Hammer' with accompanying music video and announces extensive world tour in support of upcoming album 'Virgin'.

20 Jun 2025

Lorde has hinted at a potential Glastonbury 2025 appearance during a BBC Radio 2 interview

Lorde has hinted at a potential Glastonbury 2025 appearance during a BBC Radio 2 interview

Singer Lorde suggests she may perform at Glastonbury 2025, timing it with her new album release and friends' performances.

6 Jun 2025

Lorde has revealed her 'Man of the Year' single and the tracklisting for new album 'Virgin'

Lorde has revealed her 'Man of the Year' single and the tracklisting for new album 'Virgin'

Lorde drops new single 'Man of the Year' and unveils eleven-track album 'Virgin' ahead of extensive world tour.

29 May 2025

Lorde has announced a UK arena tour for November with Blood Orange

Lorde has announced a UK arena tour for November with Blood Orange

Lorde will embark on a four-date UK arena tour in November 2025, with Blood Orange supporting and £1 per ticket supporting live music.

9 May 2025

Lorde has announced her new album 'Virgin' for June

Lorde has announced her new album 'Virgin' for June

Lorde reveals her fourth album 'Virgin' will release in June, dropping lead single 'What Was That' with an NYC-filmed music video.

30 Apr 2025

Lorde returns with her Really Very Good nostalgic new single 'What Was That'

Lorde returns with her Really Very Good nostalgic new single 'What Was That'

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24 Apr 2025

Produced byJim-E Stack, Lorde

Written byCraig Harrisingh, David Harrisingh, Dexta Daps, Fabiana Palladino +1 more

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