In January 2016 , Lorde ended her relationship with Lowe ; she then relocated to Herne Bay , where she purchased a NZ$ 2.84 million home . At the 2016 Brit Awards in February , Lorde and David Bowie 's final touring band gave a tribute performance of his 1971 song " Life on Mars " . Pianist Mike Garson , a frequent band member for Bowie , explained that Bowie 's family and management selected Lorde because he admired her and felt that she was " the future of music " . Later that year , Lorde co-wrote " Heartlines " , a song by New Zealand music duo Broods from their album '' Conscious '' ( 2016 )
2016 Brit Awards
2016 Brit Awards
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