Lorde is a Grammy-winning artist and one of the defining voices of modern pop, celebrated for her genre-defying sound, introspective songwriting and singular creative vision. Since breaking through with Pure Heroine in 2013, she has continually reshaped contemporary pop, amassing more than 18 billion global streams and 18 million album sales worldwide.
In 2025, Lorde returned with What Was That, her first original release in four years. The single debuted to widespread critical acclaim, reaching #1 on Spotify in the US, her first US chart-topper on the platform since Royals. It was followed by her fourth studio album, Virgin, which debuted at #1 in the UK and #2 on the Billboard 200. The album launched her biggest live run to date, with sold-out arena shows across North America and Europe, including landmark performances at New York’s Madison Square Garden and London’s O2 Arena, further cementing her status as one of the most compelling live artists and influential musicians of her generation.
