Lorde marks the one-year anniversary of her fourth studio album, “Virgin,” by sharing additional materials with fans through a newsletter. The singer posts a collection of “XRAYS” demo recordings and accompanying behind-the-scenes photos from the album’s creative process. Multiple outlets report that the release of these demos is framed as part of a broader reflection on how the songs affected her while making the record. In her personal essay included in the newsletter, Lorde writes about her emotional and personal challenges during the period of creating the 2025 LP, and she describes feeling changed by the experience of living within the songs. The newsletter communication centers on both the unreleased or early versions of tracks associated with “Virgin” and a more intimate look at the artist’s mindset while working on the project. The celebratory content is presented as a commemoration of the album’s release date and an expanded view into the making of the music.