Lorde surprised fans in New York City's Washington Square Park with an impromptu performance of her new single, "What Was That." Thousands of fans gathered after receiving a text message from the singer. However, police shut down the unscheduled event due to lack of permits. Lorde apologized to fans via Instagram, and the single is set to officially release on April 25th. This follows recent teases on TikTok and voice memos sent directly to fans, signaling a shift in her communication style.

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