Lorde has shared a one-second clip of new music - here's everything we think we know about L4

Lorde has teased fans with a brief - and we mean brief - snippet of new music on social media, hinting at the imminent arrival of... something?

The New Zealand singer-songwriter shared a one-second clip of what appears to be a new track on her Instagram Story. The tantalisingly short audio snippet suggests, erm, not a huge amount actually - it's a one-second clip.

This latest tease follows a series of cryptic messages posted by Lorde on her social media accounts in recent weeks. Last month, she shared an Instagram update reading, "If the tools do not exist you are spiritually obliged to create them", accompanied by variations of 'L4' - presumably referencing her upcoming fourth album.

But never fear, Dear Reader. We’ve strapped on our best sleuthing hats and gathered every juicy morsel of information out there. So, let’s dive into the mystical world of L4 and unravel the secrets behind Lorde’s upcoming musical odyssey!

In a mind-bending Instagram post, Lorde unleashed a flurry of cryptic images and symbols that had fans scratching their heads and reaching for their tinfoil hats. We’re talking recycling logos, Tarot cards, sharks, rabbits, Egyptian figures - it was like a virtual scavenger hunt. But the real kicker? The repeated use of the letter “L” and the number “4” - a not-so-subtle nod to Lorde’s upcoming fourth album, perhaps?. The caption only added to the mystery, with Lorde dropping enigmatic phrases like, “Use the existing tools wherever possible,” followed by a dizzying array of emojis and symbols. Is she hinting at the themes of L4, or just messing with our fragile minds? The plot thickens!