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In New York politics, Lorde Summer is just beginning
On social media, city government and local politicians are embracing her new music video.
New York politicians may battle for who’s having the best “Lorde Summer.” Raymond Hall/GC Images/Getty Images
Last year was a lime green-tinted “Brat Summer,” referring to Charli XCX’s “Brat” album – a trend politicians jumped on (and made a lot less cool). After Lorde’s recent performance of her new single, “What Was That,” in Washington Square Park, and the release of her music video for the song that featured footage from around New York City, this year could be “Lorde Summer.” However, politicians and city government wasted no time in claiming the early song of the summer contender.
It’s official: NYC is the Lorde Summer capital of the world
New York City Department of Transportation
lorde is in our bike lane’s new music video
New York City Department of City Planning
this music video made possible by NYC’s Comprehensive Waterfront Plan
New York Working Families Party
Bike LanesLorde SummerNew Mayor #RankTheSlate
What Was That? It was your next Borough President! #LordeSummer
New York City Comptroller Brad Lander
Love seeing @lorde using some of the hundreds of miles of bike lanes I helped build.
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