Lorde would inspire a whole generation of indie singer-songwriters to sing with a soft, acoustic style rather than the typical wide and grandiose pop star delivery.
Lorde’s 2013 breakout hit “Royals” was a major inflection point for pop, revitalizing a minimal compositional style of stripped-back percussion and dry airy vocals. “Royals” was a total reversal of the predominant pop style of maximal synths, wide auto-tuned vocals and clubby drums. The sparse composition on “Royals” allows Lorde’s soft, sibilant voice to shine through.  Lorde would inspire a whole generation of indie singer-songwriters to sing with a soft, acoustic style rather than the typical wide and grandiose pop star delivery.