Lorde made her Red Rocks debut for her Ultrasound World Tour on Tuesday, October 14.
Lorde performing on stage at Red Rocks in Morrison, Colorado on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, for her Ultrasound World Tour.
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Lorde brought her Ultrasound World Tour to Red Rocks on October 14, marking her debut at the legendary venue.
It was, simply put, a transcendent experience.
Opening acts The Japanese House and Blood Orange set a dreamy, soulful tone that perfectly complemented the evening’s emotional arc. Lorde emerged with magnetic energy, delivering a set that fused her introspective lyrics with bold new pop sounds from her Virgin album. The natural acoustics of Red Rocks amplified every beat, turning the amphitheater into a cathedral of catharsis. Fans danced, cried, and sang in unison, swept away by the sonic waves of Lorde’s evolving artistry.
See photos from the show below.
Lorde took a break from music to live in New Zealand and study climate activism.
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Lorde’s live performances are known for emotional intensity and crowd connection.
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Blood Orange opening for Lorde at Red Rocks for her Ultrasound World Tour.
Photo Credit: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)
The Japanese House opening for Blood Orange and Lorde at Red Rocks for her Ultrasound World Tour.
Photo Credit: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)
Lorde was born in Auckland, New Zealand, in 1996.
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Lorde has cited Prince, Kate Bush, and Fleetwood Mac as influences.
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Lorde’s lyrics often explore themes of youth, fame, and emotional growth.
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Her debut single “Royals” won two Grammy Awards in 2014.
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Lorde’s fourth album Virgin was released in June 2025.
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Lorde released a companion book of photography with Solar Power.
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The Ultrasound Tour supports Virgin and features bold pop production.
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Lorde’s third album Solar Power marked a shift to acoustic and folk-pop styles.
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The Japanese House is the moniker of British musician Amber Bain.
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Amber began releasing music under this name in 2015.
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Blood Orange is the stage name of Devonté Hynes.
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Hynes was a member of the dance-punk band Test Icicles.
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His debut Blood Orange album Coastal Grooves was released in 2011.
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Lorde won the APRA Silver Scroll Award in New Zealand for her songwriting on “Royals.”
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Lorde has collaborated with Disclosure, Kanye West, and Run the Jewels.
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Lorde’s music videos often feature surreal and cinematic visuals.
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Lorde is known for her minimalist stage design and dramatic lighting.
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