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‘Virgin' by Lorde is the singer's sonic reckoning with identity, ego death and acceptance
In her latest studio album 'Virgin', Lorde trades polish for pain in 11 raw tracks A water bottle, duct tape and an X-ray scan. Promotional content for Virgin began with the release of its first single, What Was That . The accompanying video, filmed in Manhattan's Washington Park, shows Lorde crawling out of a New York City manhole to a crowd of gathered fans. This kind of sardonic theatricality has long been part of the singer's MO. And while a little more pared down, it reappears in her fourth album in a more subdued but still resonant form. Those who've grown up listening to Lorde will get the most thrill out of the album. It's the New Zealand singer-songwriter at her most provocative and most introspective. 'A hundred per cent written in blood,' she wrote on her official website. Even the album's artwork echoes this sentiment. The cover features an X-ray image of her pelvis, with her IUD in plain view. On the inner sleeve of Virgin's vinyl, she wears a pair of transparent trousers, leaving nothing to the imagination. It's less spectacle than invitation—a permission slip for fans to bask in her vulnerability. More from Tatler: Mid-year review: the best pop albums of 2025 There are remnants of the 16-year-old prodigy we met in 2013. But now, Lorde is in her late twenties, world-worn and heavier with experience and heartbreak. Gone is the teenage jadedness. In its place is something more threadbare. On David , the closing track, she nods to her debut with the line: 'Pure heroine mistaken for featherweight.' The callback is deliberate. Virgin reads like a summation, or even culmination, of everything she's written before. Thematically, one can draw similarities to earlier entries in her discography: the aftermath of a codependent romance ( Melodrama ), the ache of growing pains ( Pure Heroine ) and the quiet confrontation with self ( Solar Power) . But if Solar Power was escapist—slow dancing while the world burns— Virgin is scorched earth. Lorde sits in the wreckage, and there's no running away from it. Above New Zealand singer-songwriter Lorde performs onstage during Glastonbury Festival 2025 () One of the album's main thematic tentpoles is Lorde's overdue reckoning with her sexuality and gender identity. While the singer hasn't officially come out as queer, she's been candid about her evolving relationship with her own body. She references this expected turmoil in Hammer and Man of the Year . In Shapeshifter , with its fairytale references and fast-paced beat, the singer reflects on the many roles she's played throughout her life—putting on nonexistent airs, often for the sake of a partner, and masking discomfort in exchange for affection. A similar confession unfolds in Broken Glass , where she references an eating disorder and an internalised distaste for her own body, pleading with the girl in the mirror to break free from a cycle of self-destruction. The album cycles through a grocery list of emotional opposites—longing and lashing out, hunger and abstinence, self-destruction and preservation—all distilled into a brisk 35-minute runtime. David closes the record in a fade to black, ending on the question: 'Am I ever gonna love again?' See also: 7 things to know about BTS member Suga Announcing the intention behind this project, especially in the early promotional period may have not worked in her favour. But even without that context, the music stands on its own. The songs are more literal than expected, and sometimes even to its detriment. Lyrically, this may not be her sharpest work, but its rawness offers a vulnerability that feels unfiltered and direct. Sonically, Virgin leans into repetition. Beats thrum and loop in varying iterations, as if she's rocking back and forth in a fetal position, trying to soothe herself. There's no attempt to disguise the pain with even more metaphor than it's worth. Though the album does play like an open wound, it seems as if it's this polished quality that keeps her rooted in the pop charts, even as she attempts to tiptoe toward something more experimental. Lorde's remedy for grappling with heartbreak is more cough syrup than chicken soup, and listening to Virgin for the first time is probably something you need to experience in a safe and secure space, preferably wrapped in blankets. It feels like abstaining from alcohol at someone's birthday party because you've been prescribed antibiotics for a waning fever; dry-swallowing a bitter pill; a stuffy headache after crying for hours; sobering up from a tantric high. It's that awkward moment of running into a former flame at a mutual friend's get-together and the ensuing spiral into self-rumination. With Virgin , Lorde reckons with what's left of herself after the flames have gone out. And in the moment, she allows those who have followed her since the very beginning to take part in this shared catharsis. NOW READ Lost hits? Unreleased tracks that would have dominated charts The next-gen pop queens: Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter and more BTS reveals new 2026 album: a look back at their journey from rookies to superstars through their studio albums
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17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Lorde Releases New Album Virgin : Listen and Read the Full Credits
All products featured on Pitchfork are independently selected by Pitchfork editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, Condé Nast may earn an affiliate commission. Lorde, photo by Talia Chetrit Just about two months after official announcing it, Lorde has released the new album Virgin. The New Zealand pop musician previewed her follow-up to 2021's Solar Power with the singles 'What Was That,' 'Man of the Year,' and 'Hammer.' She co-produced the album with Jim-E Stack, enlisting additional contributions from Fabiana Palladino, Daniel Nigro, Rob Moose, Buddy Ross, Inc. No World's Andrew Aged, Blood Orange's Devonté Hyves, Bon Iver's Justin Vernon, and others. Virgin also has a sample of Dexta Daps' 'Morning Love' on 'Current Affairs,' and the album's 'If She Could See Me Now' contains elements of Baby Bash and Frankie J's smash hit 'Suga Suga.' Listen to Virgin and see the full list of album credits below. 01 Hammer Producer: Jim-E Stack, Lorde Additional Production: Buddy Ross Composer: Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O'Connor, James Harmon Stack Lyricist: Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O'Connor, James Harmon Stack Mastering Engineer: Chris Gehringer Assistant Mastering Engineer: Will Quinnell Mixing Engineer: Mark 'Spike' Stent Assistant Mixing Engineer: Kieran Beardmore, Matt Wolach Recording Engineer: Ian Gold, Jim-E Stack Assistant Recording Engineer: Jack Manning, Koby Berman Drum Programming: Jim-E Stack Keyboards: Buddy Ross, Jim-E Stack Piano: Buddy Ross Synthesizer: Buddy Ross, Jim-E Stack Vocals: Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O'Connor 02 What Was That Producer: Daniel Nigro, Jim-E Stack, Lorde Composer: Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O'Connor, James Harmon Stack Lyricist: Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O'Connor, James Harmon Stack Mastering Engineer: Chris Gehringer Assistant Mastering Engineer: Will Quinnell Mixing Engineer: Mark 'Spike' Stent Assistant Mixing Engineer: Kieran Beardmore, Matt Wolach Recording Engineer: Daniel Nigro, Jack Manning, Jim-E Stack Assistant Recording Engineer: Koby Berman Bass Guitar: Daniel Nigro, Jim-E Stack Drums: Jim-E Stack Drum Programming: Jim-E Stack Electric Guitar: Andrew Aged, Daniel Nigro Keyboards: Jim-E Stack OP-1: Jim-E Stack Piano: Daniel Nigro, Jim-E Stack Synthesizer: Daniel Nigro, Jim-E Stack Vocals: Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O'Connor 03 Shapeshifter Producer: Jim-E Stack, Lorde Composer: Andrew Aged, Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O'Connor, James Harmon Stack Lyricist: Andrew Aged, Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O'Connor, James Harmon Stack Mastering Engineer: Chris Gehringer Assistant Mastering Engineer: Will Quinnell Mixing Engineer: Mark 'Spike' Stent Assistant Mixing Engineer: Kieran Beardmore, Matt Wolach Recording Engineer: Jack Manning, Jim-E Stack, Rob Moose Assistant Recording Engineer: Ian Gold, Koby Berman Bass Guitar: Jim-E Stack Cello: Gabriel Cabezas Drums: Craig Weinrib Drum Programming: Jim-E Stack Electric Guitar: Andrew Aged Glockenspiel: Jim-E Stack Keyboards: Jim-E Stack OP-1: Jim-E Stack Piano: Jim-E Stack String Arrangement: Rob Moose Synthesizer: Jim-E Stack Viola: Rob Moose Violin: Rob Moose Vocals: Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O'Connor 04 Man of the Year Producer: Jim-E Stack, Lorde Composer: Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O'Connor, James Harmon Stack Lyricist: Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O'Connor, James Harmon Stack Mastering Engineer: Chris Gehringer Assistant Mastering Engineer: Will Quinnell Mixing Engineer: Tom Elmhirst Recording Engineer, Jim-E Stack Assistant Recording Engineer: Bailey Kislak, Jack Manning, Koby Berman Bass Guitar: Devonté Hynes, Jim-E Stack Cello: Devonté Hynes Drum Programming: Jim-E Stack Keyboards: Eli Teplin, Jim-E Stack Piano: Eli Teplin Synthesizer: Jim-E Stack Vocals: Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O'Connor 05 Favourite Daughter Producer: Jim-E Stack, Lorde Composer: Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O'Connor, James Harmon Stack Lyricist: Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O'Connor, James Harmon Stack Mastering Engineer: Chris Gehringer Assistant Mastering Engineer: Will Quinnell Mixing Engineer: Mark 'Spike' Stent Assistant Mixing Engineer: Kieran Beardmore, Matt Wolach Recording Engineer: Ian Gold, Jim-E Stack Assistant Recording Engineer: Koby Berman Drum Machine: Jim-E Stack Drum Programming: Jim-E Stack Electric Guitar: Andrew Aged, Devonté Hynes Keyboards: Jim-E Stack Piano: Eli Teplin Programming: Jim-E Stack Synthesizer: Devonté Hynes, Eli Teplin, Jim-E Stack Vocals: Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O'Connor 06 Current Affairs Producer: Jim-E Stack, Lorde Composer: Craig Harrisingh, David Harrisingh, Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O'Connor, Fabiana Palladino, James Harmon Stack Lyricist: Craig Harrisingh, David Harrisingh, Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O'Connor, Fabiana Palladino, James Harmon Stack Mastering Engineer: Chris Gehringer Assistant Mastering Engineer: Will Quinnell Mixing Engineer: Tom Elmhirst Recording Engineer: Fabiana Palladino, Jack Manning, Jim-E Stack Assistant Recording Engineer: Koby Berman Bass Guitar: Jim-E Stack Drum Programming: Jim-E Stack Electric Guitar: Andrew Aged, Jim-E Stack OP-1: Jim-E Stack Synthesizer: Jim-E Stack Vocals: Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O'Connor 07 Clearblue Producer: Jim-E Stack, Lorde Composer: Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O'Connor, James Harmon Stack Lyricist: Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O'Connor, James Harmon Stack Mastering Engineer: Chris Gehringer Assistant Mastering Engineer: Will Quinnell Mixing Engineer: Jim-E Stack Assistant Recording Engineer: Austin Christy, Koby Berman Keyboards: Jim-E Stack Programming: Jim-E Stack Vocals: Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O'Connor 08 GRWM Producer: Jim-E Stack, Lorde Composer: Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O'Connor, James Harmon Stack, Josiah Sherman Lyricist: Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O'Connor, James Harmon Stack, Josiah Sherman Mastering Engineer: Chris Gehringer Assistant Mastering Engineer: Will Quinnell Mixing Engineer: Mark 'Spike' Stent Assistant Mixing Engineer: Kieran Beardmore, Matt Wolach Recording Engineer: Buddy Ross, Ian Gold, Jim-E Stack Assistant Recording Engineer: Jack Manning, Koby Berman Drum Programming: Buddy Ross, Jim-E Stack Keyboards: Jim-E Stack Piano: Jim-E Stack Synthesizer: Buddy Ross, Jim-E Stack Vocals: Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O'Connor 09 Broken Glass Producer: Jim-E Stack, Lorde Additional Production: Daniel Nigro Composer: Daniel Nigro, Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O'Connor, James Harmon Stack Lyricist: Daniel Nigro, Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O'Connor, James Harmon Stack Mastering Engineer: Chris Gehringer Assistant Mastering Engineer: Will Quinnell Mixing Engineer: Mark 'Spike' Stent Assistant Mixing Engineer: Kieran Beardmore, Matt Wolach Recording Engineer: Daniel Nigro, Jim-E Stack Assistant Recording Engineer: Austin Christy, Koby Berman Bass Guitar: Daniel Nigro Drum Programming: Jim-E Stack Electric Guitar: Andrew Aged, Daniel Nigro Keyboards: Jim-E Stack Piano: Jim-E Stack Space Echo: Jim-E Stack Synthesizer: Daniel Nigro, Jim-E Stack Vocals: Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O'Connor 10 If She Could See Me Now Producer: Jim-E Stack, Lorde Additional Production: Sachi DiSerafino Composer: Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O'Connor, Fabiana Palladino, Francisco J. Bautista Jr., James Harmon Stack, Nathan Perez, Ronald Ray Bryant, William DiSerafino Lyricist: Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O'Connor, Fabiana Palladino, Francisco J. Bautista Jr., James Harmon Stack, Nathan Perez, Ronald Ray Bryant, William DiSerafino Mastering Engineer: Chris Gehringer Assistant Mastering Engineer: Will Quinnell Mixing Engineer: Mark 'Spike' Stent Assistant Mixing Engineer: Kieran Beardmore, Matt Wolach Recording Engineer: Devin Hoffman, Fabiana Palladino, Ian Gold, Jim-E Stack Assistant Recording Engineer: Kyle Parker Smith, Koby Berman Acoustic Guitar: Devin Hoffman Bass Guitar: Devin Hoffman Drums: Kyle Crane Drum Programming: Jim-E Stack Electric Guitar: Andrew Aged, Devin Hoffman Keyboards: Jim-E Stack Synthesizer: Buddy Ross, Jim-E Stack Vocals: Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O'Connor 11 David Producer: Jim-E Stack, Lorde Composer: Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O'Connor, James Harmon Stack Lyricist: Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O'Connor, James Harmon Stack Mastering Engineer: Chris Gehringer Assistant Mastering Engineer: Will Quinnell Mixing Engineer: Mark 'Spike' Stent Assistant Mixing Engineer: Kieran Beardmore, Matt Wolach Recording Engineer: Jack Manning, Jim-E Stack Assistant Recording Engineer: Koby Berman Bass Guitar: Justin Vernon Electric Guitar: Justin Vernon Keyboards: Jim-E Stack OP-1: Jim-E Stack Programming: Jim-E Stack Synthesizer: Jim-E Stack Vocals: Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O'Connor Wind Chime: Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O'Connor Lorde: Virgin $37.00, Rough Trade Originally Appeared on Pitchfork Solve the daily Crossword
The Advertiser
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Advertiser
Ultrasound World Tour: alt-pop queen Lorde announces Australian tour dates
New Zealand alt-pop star Lorde has thrilled Australian fans, announcing arena shows in four cities in her upcoming world tour. The Royals singer is coming to Australia in February 2026 with the Ultrasound World Tour following the release of her album, Virgin. Virgin, with hits including 'What Was That', 'Man Of The Year' and 'Hammer', has already reached number one on the ARIA Albums Chart and number two on the US Billboard 200. Lorde will make a handful of stops in her home country, New Zealand, before crossing the ditch to Australia in mid-February. Her first Australian show with the Ultrasound World Tour is at Brisbane Entertainment Centre on February 16. Lorde continues on to Sydney on February 18 to perform at Qudos Bank Arena before playing in Melbourne on February 21 at Rod Laver Arena. Her final Australian show will be in Perth on February 25 at RAC Arena. Tickets for the Ultrasound World Tour go on sale from 2pm on July 18, 2025. Frontier members have the opportunity to buy through a presale starting on July 17. American Express Card members have access to presale tickets from 1pm July 15. The Ultrasound World Tour, Lorde's first Aussie tour since the Solar Power tour in 2023, is her largest to date. Shows at New York's Madison Square Garden, London's O2 Arena and Amsterdam's AFAS Live have already sold out. New Zealand alt-pop star Lorde has thrilled Australian fans, announcing arena shows in four cities in her upcoming world tour. The Royals singer is coming to Australia in February 2026 with the Ultrasound World Tour following the release of her album, Virgin. Virgin, with hits including 'What Was That', 'Man Of The Year' and 'Hammer', has already reached number one on the ARIA Albums Chart and number two on the US Billboard 200. Lorde will make a handful of stops in her home country, New Zealand, before crossing the ditch to Australia in mid-February. Her first Australian show with the Ultrasound World Tour is at Brisbane Entertainment Centre on February 16. Lorde continues on to Sydney on February 18 to perform at Qudos Bank Arena before playing in Melbourne on February 21 at Rod Laver Arena. Her final Australian show will be in Perth on February 25 at RAC Arena. Tickets for the Ultrasound World Tour go on sale from 2pm on July 18, 2025. Frontier members have the opportunity to buy through a presale starting on July 17. American Express Card members have access to presale tickets from 1pm July 15. The Ultrasound World Tour, Lorde's first Aussie tour since the Solar Power tour in 2023, is her largest to date. Shows at New York's Madison Square Garden, London's O2 Arena and Amsterdam's AFAS Live have already sold out. New Zealand alt-pop star Lorde has thrilled Australian fans, announcing arena shows in four cities in her upcoming world tour. The Royals singer is coming to Australia in February 2026 with the Ultrasound World Tour following the release of her album, Virgin. Virgin, with hits including 'What Was That', 'Man Of The Year' and 'Hammer', has already reached number one on the ARIA Albums Chart and number two on the US Billboard 200. Lorde will make a handful of stops in her home country, New Zealand, before crossing the ditch to Australia in mid-February. Her first Australian show with the Ultrasound World Tour is at Brisbane Entertainment Centre on February 16. Lorde continues on to Sydney on February 18 to perform at Qudos Bank Arena before playing in Melbourne on February 21 at Rod Laver Arena. Her final Australian show will be in Perth on February 25 at RAC Arena. Tickets for the Ultrasound World Tour go on sale from 2pm on July 18, 2025. Frontier members have the opportunity to buy through a presale starting on July 17. American Express Card members have access to presale tickets from 1pm July 15. The Ultrasound World Tour, Lorde's first Aussie tour since the Solar Power tour in 2023, is her largest to date. Shows at New York's Madison Square Garden, London's O2 Arena and Amsterdam's AFAS Live have already sold out. New Zealand alt-pop star Lorde has thrilled Australian fans, announcing arena shows in four cities in her upcoming world tour. The Royals singer is coming to Australia in February 2026 with the Ultrasound World Tour following the release of her album, Virgin. Virgin, with hits including 'What Was That', 'Man Of The Year' and 'Hammer', has already reached number one on the ARIA Albums Chart and number two on the US Billboard 200. Lorde will make a handful of stops in her home country, New Zealand, before crossing the ditch to Australia in mid-February. Her first Australian show with the Ultrasound World Tour is at Brisbane Entertainment Centre on February 16. Lorde continues on to Sydney on February 18 to perform at Qudos Bank Arena before playing in Melbourne on February 21 at Rod Laver Arena. Her final Australian show will be in Perth on February 25 at RAC Arena. Tickets for the Ultrasound World Tour go on sale from 2pm on July 18, 2025. Frontier members have the opportunity to buy through a presale starting on July 17. American Express Card members have access to presale tickets from 1pm July 15. The Ultrasound World Tour, Lorde's first Aussie tour since the Solar Power tour in 2023, is her largest to date. Shows at New York's Madison Square Garden, London's O2 Arena and Amsterdam's AFAS Live have already sold out.
Time Out
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Lorde has just announced that she's coming to Melbourne in 2025: dates, ticket prices, presale and everything you need to know
It's shaping up to be a Lorde summer, with the alt-pop superstar dropping the tour announcement we've all been waiting for. Fresh off her incredible surprise set at Glastonbury, Lorde has confirmed the details for her Ultrasound World Tour, and you can bet it includes a show in Melbourne. Lorde's 2026 homecoming visit will be her first time performing on New Zealand and Aussie soil since her 2023 Solar Power Tour. With a whole new album (the already-approaching-cult-status Virgin) now out in the open, we can't wait to hear 'What Was That', 'Favourite Daughter' and 'Clearblue' live for the first time. (Not to mention all her other hits.) Keen? Here's everything you need to know about Lorde's Melbourne show. When is the Lorde Melbourne show? So far, Lorde has confirmed the details for just one Melbourne show – she's set to take over Rod Laver Arena on Saturday, February 21. If other artists of her calibre are anything to go by, we're pretty certain this won't be the only show – we'll keep you posted if and when additional dates are announced (and you can stay in the loop over here). When do Lorde Melbourne tickets go on sale? General release tickets go on sale at 2pm local time on Friday, July 18 via the Frontier Touring website. Is there a Lorde pre-sale for her Melbourne show? Absolutely. Presale for American Express Card Members goes live at 1pm on Tuesday, July 15, and presale for Frontier Members will go live at 2pm on Thursday, July 17. How much are Lorde tickets? Ticket prices haven't been confirmed, but we'd expect them to be priced at around $130 for C Reserve Seating, with VIP packages likely to stretch to upwards of $300. We'll keep you posted when more details are released. Who is the support act for Lorde's Melbourne show? The support acts for Lorde's Ultrasound World Tour are still under wraps, stay tuned for more info. Where is Lorde's Australian and New Zealand tour? Lorde's Ultrasound World Tour will kick off in her home country of New Zealand at Auckland's Spark Arena on Wednesday, February 11, followed by a show at Wolfbrook Arena in Christchurch on Friday, February 13. The Aussie leg will kick off at Brisbane Entertainment Centre on Monday, February 16, and she'll play a Sydney show at Qudos Bank Arena a few days later on Wednesday, February 18. After playing in Melbourne, she'll head to Perth's RAC Arena on Wednesday, February 25. Based on the gaps in that schedule, we've got a feeling more shows will be announced – here's hoping.
Scoop
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scoop
Lorde: Alt-Pop Icon Announces New Zealand & Australia Ultrasound World Tour Arena Shows For February 2026
Press Release – Frontier GENERAL ON SALE BEGINS FRIDAY 18 JULYVIRGIN THE ALBUM DEBUTS #1 ON OFFICIAL AOTEAROA MUSIC CHARTS (NZ) & ARIA ALBUM CHART (AU) Lorde announces highly anticipated Ultrasound World Tour New Zealand & Australia tour dates for February 2026 6-date arena tour plays Auckland, Christchurch, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth American Express presale commences Tuesday 15 July, 1pm local time Frontier Member presale commences Thursday 17 July, 2pm local time before tickets go on sale Friday 18 July, 2pm local time Tickets and tour info via: Virgin the album (out now via EMI Music Australia, here / Universal Music NZ, here) debuts #1 in New Zealand & Australia and features ' What Was That ', ' Man Of The Year ' and ' Hammer ' Frontier Touring is ecstatic to announce global alt-pop icon, Lorde, will bring her highly anticipated Ultrasound World Tour to her home country New Zealand and Australia in February 2026! The Ultrasound World Tour will be Lorde's first New Zealand and Australian shows since 2023's Solar Power Tour with the tour kicking off in New Zealand at Spark Arena, Auckland on Wednesday 11 February followed by a show at Wolfbrook Arena, Christchurch on Friday 13 February. The tour then makes its way to Australia starting on the east coast at Brisbane Entertainment Centre on Monday 16 February, Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney on Wednesday 18 February, Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne on Saturday 21 February before heading west for a final show at RAC Arena, Perth on Wednesday 25 February. American Express Card Members can access presale tickets from 1pm (local time) on Tuesday 15 July via while Frontier Members can access presale tickets from 2pm (local time) on Thursday 17 July. Tickets go on sale to the general public at 2pm (local time) on Friday 18 July. For tour and ticket information visit Lorde's global critically acclaimed fourth studio album Virgin (out now via EMI Music Australia, here / Universal Music New Zealand, here) has just made her triumphant return to #1 on the Aotearoa Music Charts (NZ), ARIA Albums Chart (AU), the Official Albums Chart (UK) and #2 on the Billboard 200 (US). Co-produced by Lorde, Jim-E Stack and Dan Nigro, Virgin represents a bold sonic evolution that balances maximalist production with her signature lyrical intimacy across 11 tracks, capturing the phosphorescence that has always defined her artistry. Virgin features ' What Was That ', ' Man Of The Year ', ' Hammer ', ' Favourite Daughter ' and ' Shapeshifter '. '…introspection and euphoria in strikingly theatrical show…the New Zealand star just about manages to unite the disparate tones of her song catalogue in a rousing and elegant live show' – The Guardian 'Solar Power with its anthemic, chanted chorus fairly blows the roof off the arena; Green Light absolutely bangs; and the encore, Royals becomes a shared fever dream, taking us out on an all-time high.' – Stuff NZ '…wrapped up her Solar Power world tour with an emotional and spectacular performance under the stars…Lorde's vocals were absolute perfection, clear and crisp, cutting through the air and echoing out into the intimate space.' – The West Australian Embarking on her biggest tour to date, the Ultrasound World Tour will kick off on September 17 in Austin (TX) and has already sold-out multiple nights at iconic venues including Madison Square Garden (NYC), O2 Arena (London), AFAS Live (Amsterdam) and Barclays Center (Brooklyn, NY).
