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Lorde’s ‘solar power’ merch is made from 100% recycled fabric.

These days, it appears that Lorde is taking a more sustainable approach to her music. For her long-awaited third studio album, Solar Power —which debuted on August 20—she decided to forgo traditional plastic CDs (does anyone even listen to those anymore?) for a digital album. She also took a stand against fast fashion, dropping a merch line made from trash.

The New Zealand-based singer-songwriter teamed up with Everybody.World to create the merch, which is made from 100 percent recycled fabric. The sustainable fashion brand makes its eco-friendly fabric using post-industrial cotton waste obtained from yarn factories. 

“For ‘Solar Power,’ Lorde wanted ethically-minded and environmentally-conscious merch,” Carolina Crespo, the company’s co-founder and managing director explained . 

“[She] was specifically interested in our Trash Collection to offer fans gender-neutral pieces responsibly made from 100 percent recycled cotton,” Crespo continued.

After reclaiming the cotton waste, the company turns it into a biodegradable fabric. Everybody.World, which launched in 2016, uses its recycled fabric in its Trash Collection, which features cotton jersey and fleece garments.

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Lorde drops sustainable ‘Solar Power’ merch

Lorde’s Solar Power merch includes t-shirts, hoodies, and long-sleeved shirts, which all feature the recycled cotton material. The line also includes other accessories, such as bucket hats and tote bags, which aren’t included in the Trash Collection.

Fans may take notice of the steep prices, which Lorde addressed on her website. “I know the prices for these garments are a little higher than what you’re used to for my merch,” she explained. “Your garment is a bit better for the planet than most ‘new’ stuff, and that’s what you’re paying extra for. Tight. Thanks for understanding!”

The singer’s new album was inspired by her escape from fame to reconnect with nature. This is evidenced in the lyrics of the album’s lead single: “Acid green, aquamarine. The girls are dancing in the sand. And I throw my cellular device in the water. Can you reach me? No, you can’t.”

It’s safe to say the singer’s trip to Antarctica in 2019 to learn about climate change inspired the new album, which quickly landed on the Billboard charts. She even announced a 100-page photo book documenting her journey.

“When I went to Antarctica, I hadn’t yet started writing again after finishing Melodrama . I realised after the trip that what my brain had been craving was a visit to an alternate realm,” she said. 

“Albums live in their own realms in a way, and Antarctica really acted as this great white palette cleanser, a sort of celestial foyer I had to move through in order to start making the next thing,” she continued.

Audrey Enjoli

Audrey writes about sustainability, food, and entertainment. She has a bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism and political science.

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Hey, it’s me. I know the prices for these garments are a little higher than what you’re used to for my merch. I worked with an ethically-minded, environmentally responsible supplier called EVERYBODY.WORLD These pieces are made from 100% recycled US-grown cotton — some are even made from reclaimed manufacturing waste. Repurposing waste product uses less energy and water. Your garment is a bit better for the planet than most ‘new’ stuff, and that’s what you’re paying extra for. Tight. Thanks for understanding!

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Melodrama World Tour

• 1 Background
• 2 Israel controversy
• 4.1 Cancelled Shows
• 5 References
• 6 Navigation

Background [ ]

Lorde embarked on this world tour in September, with tickets and tour dates here Khalid is the opener for the European shows, while the North American leg will be supported by Run the Jewels, Tove Styrke and Mitski. [1]

Israel controversy [ ]

In December, Lorde announced extra tour dates for Saint Petersburg, Russia, Moscow, Russia and Tel Aviv, Israel. After this, she received backlash from fans for having a concert in Israel. Because of this, she cancelled the show. [2] Even though many of her fans were the ones who pressured her to cancel the show, many of her fans also criticized her for cancelling it.

US sitcom star Roseanne Barr attacked Lorde on twitter saying - "Boycott this bigot: Lorde caves to BDS pressure, cancels Israel concert." [3] Fans also criticized Lorde for "hypocrisy", as she will be playing Russia twice. Soon after, ambassador Yitzhak Gerberg invited Lorde to a "friendly meeting" to discuss the issue. He wrote on Facebook:

"I the Ambassador of @IsraelinNZ invite LordeMusic to meet in person to discuss #israel and its role as the only #democracy in the Middle East. By succumbing to the hateful agenda of the few who support #BDS you encourage animosity in the region. Music should unite not divide. Reactions driven by hatred lead to continued #conflict. But solutions come from engagement and lead to compromise, co-operation, and #peace."

She has not yet publicly responded to his invite. [4]

Set List [ ]

This set list is representative of the show on October 1, 2017 in Birmingham. It does not represent all dates throughout the tour.

• Tennis Court
• Hard Feelings
• Buzzcut Season
• Liability (Reprise)
• A World Alone
• In The Air Tonight
• Perfect Places
• Green Light
• Loveless (encore)

Note: " Homemade Dynamite " was not performed the first four dates of the tour.

In September, Lorde revealed live on Instagram that on the tour there would be "new costumes, new content, new songs, some old songs we haven’t played in literally years.”. [5]

In February, she said that she "May or may not" bring back an unreleased song she recorded for Melodrama, which she commented on as one of her favorites.

Tour dates [ ]

Cancelled shows [ ], references [ ].

• ↑ "soooo pleased to announce that @runjewels @mitskileaks @tovestyrke are joining us for NORTH AMERICA DANCE http://lorde.co.nz/tour "
• ↑ Lorde Cancels Tel Aviv Concert Amidst Criticism of Israel's Treatment of the Palestinians - Newsweek
• ↑ Roseanne Barr slams "bigot" Lorde for nixing Israel concert under BDS pressure - Fox News
• ↑ After Lorde nixes Israel gig, envoy to N. Zealand asks to meet with her - Jerusalem Post
• ↑ Lorde Live on Instagram - September 16th, 2017
• ↑ Spilt Milk 2017 lineup announced with Lorde, Alison Wonderland, and Tash Sultana - The Canberra Times
• ↑ Lorde announces 2018 North American tour dates - Entertainment Weekly
• ↑ Lorde cancels Israel concert date amid protests - Billboard

Navigation [ ]

• 1 The Love Club (song)
• 2 Onion Ring Scandal
• 3 Tennis Court