Indie pop star’s 12-year-old song debuts on Hot 100
Indie pop star Lorde’s classic song “Ribs” has made a surprising return to the music scene by debuting on the Hot 100 chart, an impressive 12 years after its initial release. The track secured the 99th spot on the chart during the week of May 10, driven by a significant increase in official streams in the United States, reaching 5 million total streams. This remarkable resurgence of “Ribs” can also be attributed to its popularity on the social media platform TikTok, where it has been featured in over 259,000 videos to date.
“Ribs” originally appeared on Lorde’s highly acclaimed debut album, “Pure Heroine,” which was released in 2013. The album achieved both critical and commercial success, debuting at an impressive No. 3 on the Billboard 200 chart and eventually earning five-times platinum certification. “Pure Heroine” featured the chart-topping international hit “Royals,” which dominated the U.S. charts for nine consecutive weeks. Additionally, other singles from the album such as “Tennis Court,” “Team,” and “Glory and Gore” also made appearances on the Billboard Hot 100.
Following the unexpected resurgence of “Ribs,” Lorde treated fans to a new single titled “What Was That,” released on April 24. The track quickly gained traction and entered the top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100 in its debut week, building anticipation for the singer’s upcoming album release. Lorde’s next album, titled “Virgin,” is scheduled to drop on June 27, and the excitement continues to mount as she announced her accompanying “Ultrasound World Tour.”
The “Ultrasound World Tour” will see Lorde performing across various cities, with a scheduled show at the TD Garden in Boston on September 26. Fans eager to catch the indie pop sensation live can mark their calendars for May 16, when tickets for the tour go on sale to the general public. As Lorde gears up for the release of “Virgin” and embarks on her highly anticipated tour, her continued success in the music industry is undeniable, cementing her status as a prominent figure in the world of indie pop.