Her fourth album, Virgin, shows that the answer is absolutely yes. This confessional, pulsating album is full of heart; thunder; the bittersweet. It’s pure electropop with the emotional excavation ...

But Virgin isn’t a mere pale imitation. For where XCX’s Brat Summer’s vibe was ALL in the moment – sticky dance floors and ...

Since then, fans have clamored for Lorde to return to the swooping, alternative synth-pop that defined her early career, which means the stakes are particularly high for Virgin. She has answered the ...