Lorde performed Magnets on Saturday Night Live and fans loved it

Lorde made her Saturday Night Live debut with Disclosure, performing the hit Magnets.

Kiwi singer Lorde performed Magnets with Disclosure during her debut on Saturday Night Live - and fans loved it.

She also features in an official video for the track, which appears on the house pop duo's star-studded second album Caracal.

Lorde brought her unique presence to the drum heavy stage set, alongside brothers Guy and Howard Lawrence.

Her voice was faultless throughout the tune, though her signature dance moves seemed to be somewhat pared back.

The Royals hitmaker, who debuted a sleeker, shorter hairstyle in New York recently, wore a short, black dress with stud detailing and a wide belt.

She tweeted from backstage ahead of the performance simply saying: "Alright, lets do this".

Lorde appeared on the late night show alongside Disclosure and Sam Smith, who features on another of the pop pair's songs titled Omen.

The Kiwi teen previously appeared in a photo with the British musicians posted to Instagram by Sam Smith.

In the caption Smith wrote: "Saturday Night Live rehearsals" along with a heart emoji.

Actress Elizabeth Banks hosted the episode, introducing musical acts for the evening.

Fans shared their love for the SNL collaboration on Twitter with an overwhelmingly positive response.

@nbcsnl @disclosure @lordemusic lets admit this was just was just epic awesome😎😂❤️

— Andres Irias (@andresi09) November 15, 2015

@nbcsnl @disclosure @lordemusic they are soooo great!

— Jenneka (@SurndrDaBooty) November 15, 2015

@nbcsnl @disclosure @lordemusic incredible! love them!

— Benedict Jones (@BenedictJones_) November 15, 2015

Like the new tune. Lorde has grown and definitely seems lighter with Disclosure. #SNL

— xendra xrossing (@XendraXrossing) November 15, 2015

Lorde and Disclosure remix...I am in heaven 😍 #SNL

— Linds (@linds_irene33) November 15, 2015

Magnets shot to No. 1 on iTunes in New Zealand when it was released in September.

Disclosure is set to perform in New Zealand early next year at Auckland's Echo Festival, at Vector Arena in January.

It is hoped Lorde will decide to make a surprise appearance with them for that performance too. However, no official announcement has been made.

Spy also understands the global sensation will be among the glamorous set attending the Vodafone NZ Music Awards this week.

Lorde, who turned 19 last weekend, is up for two awards at this year's ceremony - the People's Choice Award and Single of the Year for Yellow Flicker Beat.

Her presence at Auckland's Vector Arena next Thursday is expected to increase the number of fans expected to line the red carpet at arrivals time.

- nzherald.co.nz