Lorde Reveals She's Now an Independent Artist After Her Contract With Universal Expired Last Year
Mar 18, 2026 2:30pm PT
Lorde Reveals She’s Now an Independent Artist After Her Contract With Universal Expired Last Year
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Lorde has revealed that she’s now an independent artist after her contract with Universal Music Group expired late last year.
The singer shared the news of her newfound independence in a series of community voice notes to her fans, explaining that she was looking for a “clean slate” after the contract she signed when she was 12, nearly two decades ago, had elapsed in late 2025. Variety also confirmed that she’s no longer on UMG.
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