New Zealand singer-songwriter Lorde has released Virgin, her fourth studio album. The Onion sat down with the artist to discuss identity, inspiration, and whats next.The Onion: How has your music evolved as youve gotten older?Lorde: When I was younger I was really intimidated by the black keys on the piano, but now I cant get enough of them.The Onion: What inspired the X-ray album cover?Lorde: Its an homage to the TV show Bones.The Onion: Are you touring soon?Lorde: I hope not. I just signed up for a pizza-making class.The Onion: Whats your writing process like?Lorde: My secretary types up my thoughts and faxes them to Jack Antonoff.The Onion: Who are some artists youd like to collaborate with in the future?Lorde: Ive always wanted to work with one of those guys who paints themselves silver and pretends to be a statue.The Onion: Youve described yourself as in the middle gender-wise. What does this mean to you?Lorde: Sitting on a horse in oversized Wranglers, no top. Alternatively, standing barefoot in the rain in a wedding dress. And in both of these scenarios its heavily implied that Im a ghost.The Onion: What are some things to consider when tying a bowline knot?Lorde: The bowline is an extremely secure knot, but can be hard to adjust. It all comes down to context.The Onion: Whats next for you?Lorde: Disappearing into some tall grass.The post The Onions Exclusive Interview With Lorde appeared first on The Onion.