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17 hours ago
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Lorde Performs ‘Virgin' in Full at Surprise Glastonbury Set
Lorde celebrated the release of Virgin by performing the entire album live for the first time at a surprise, early-morning set at Glastonbury. The musician confirmed the set Thursday night and took the stage at 11:30 a.m. Friday, with a very full crowd there to meet her, despite such little notice and the non-traditional time slot. (Per the BBC, so many people showed up that Glastonbury had to close access to the Woodsies field due to overcrowding concerns.) More from Rolling Stone Lorde's Fourth Album 'Virgin' Is Finally Here Glastonbury 2025 Livestream: How to Watch Sets From Olivia Rodrigo to Noah Kahan Online Lorde Is Brilliantly Reborn on 'Virgin' Lorde kicked off her set with 'Hammer' and proceeded to play the rest of Virgin straight through, giving each song its live debut. She then ended the set with two longtime favorites, 'Ribs' and 'Green Light.' At one point during the performance, Lorde thanked fans for showing up. 'We decided to play the whole record for you from front to back,' Lorde said. 'This may be a one-of-one, you know? This record took me a lot. I didn't know if I'd make another record, to be honest, but I'm back here completely free. And I'm so grateful to you for waiting.' Virgin marks Lorde's fourth album and first since 2021's Solar Power. She wrote and produced the record with Jim-E Stack, while additional contributors include Dev Hynes (a.k.a. Blood Orange), Dan Nigro, and Fabiana Palladino. As Lorde discussed in her recent Rolling Stone cover story, most of the album was written from late 2023 through 2024, between London and New York. Work on the album began after a transformative period of self-discovery, after recovering from an eating disorder and processing the end of a long-term relationship. She described the period that followed as 'the ooze,' during which she allowed herself to take up more space — physically, creatively, emotionally — and explore the expansiveness of her gender expression. Describing the physicality of the album, Lorde said, 'I think coming more into my body, I came into an understanding of the grotesque nature of it and the glory and all these things. It's right on the edge of gross. I often really tried to hit this kind of gnarliness or grossness. 'You tasted my underwear.' I've never heard that in a song, you know? It felt like the right way to tell this whole chapter.' Lorde will hit the road later this year in support of Virgin. The North American leg of the trek kicks off Sept. 17 in Austin and wraps Oct. 22 in Seattle. Lorde will be joined by Blood Orange, Japanese House, Chanel Beads, and Empress Of on select dates. Best of Rolling Stone Sly and the Family Stone: 20 Essential Songs The 50 Greatest Eminem Songs All 274 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked
Yahoo
a day ago
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Lorde opens Glastonbury festival with surprise set
Pop star Lorde has launched the 2025 Glastonbury Festival with a surprise pre-lunchtime set to a packed crowd on the Woodsies stage. There was an almighty roar as she took to the stage, washed in strobe lights, and launched into her recent single Hammer. Just before her set, Glastonbury announced it had closed the Woodsies field due to overcrowding - after rumours about her appearance spread around the site. The New Zealander, whose hits include Royals, Green Light and Solar Power, previously played on the main Pyramid Stage in 2022. Her secret set coincided with the release of her highly-anticipated fourth album, Virgin, which came out at midnight. The festival's first full day of music will also see performances from CMAT, Lola Young, Alanis Morissette, Loyle Carner, Busta Rhymes, PinkPantheress, Wet Leg and Biffy Clyro. Indie band The 1975 will top the bill. There will be another "surprise" guest on the Pyramid Stage at 16:55 BST, with Lewis Capaldi heavily rumoured to be making his comeback two years after an emotional performance during which he struggled to finish his set. The Scottish singer released his new single Survive at midnight. Follow live updates from Glastonbury Lewis Capaldi releases rousing comeback amid Glastonbury rumours Glastonbury gears up for The 1975, Alanis Morissette and more Lorde's appearance was the culmination of a promotional campaign for her album, which has featured a series of impromptu fan gatherings and pop-ups - including a guerilla video shoot in New York's Washington Square Park that attracted the attention of anti-terror police. The record itself is revelatory in its candour. Lorde sings sensitively about eating disorders, body dysmorphia, the end of a long-term relationship and her shifting gender identity. "Going into this album, I had the sense that something very raw and close to the bone was wanting to come out of me," she told the Sydney Morning Herald earlier this week. "I basically felt uncomfortable the whole time. "When you're pushing yourself to the bone, or [pushing] to only tell the truth... the only way I can think to describe it is that it makes you feel very alive." In a separate interview on Stephen Colbert's US chat show, the 28-year-old also revealed she had practised MDMA therapy to overcome the stage fright that had plagued her "since I was five [years old] doing community theatre". The controlled use of MDMA, also commonly known as ecstasy or molly, has been advocated by some experts in psychedelics, as a way of tackling post-traumatic stress disorder and other mental health conditions in a therapeutic setting. It is currently legal in Australia, and permitted in limited cases in Canada and Switzerland. Lorde said the six-hour experience was particularly peaceful. "You lay on a bed, you've got an eye mask on... there's some talking," she told Colbert, adding that the effects were instant. "I tried everything for my stage fright. I did this therapy and woke up the next morning like, 'Oh, it's over. I know it's over'." Lorde's fans are now hoping she'll stick around for Charli XCX's set on Saturday night, to duet on their headline-making collaboration Girl, So Confusing. On Friday, The 1975's first Glastonbury headline performance kicks off at 22:15 on the Pyramid Stage. The band, fronted by Matty Healy, have reportedly spent four times their festival fee on a "specially designed set" for the show. Tickets for the festival sold out in just 40 minutes last November, before the line-up had even been announced. The BBC will provide full coverage across the weekend, with live and on-demand sets available on television, radio, BBC Sounds and BBC iPlayer. One exception is Saturday night's headliner Neil Young. The BBC has confirmed it will not broadcast his set live "at the artist's request". A statement added: "Our plans, including those for our TV highlights shows and on-demand coverage, continue to be finalised right up to and during the festival." Glastonbury 2025: Full line-up and stage times for the weekend Glastonbury Festival could be one of the warmest on record Rod Stewart on Glastonbury: 'I wish they wouldn't call it the tea time slot' Glastonbury Festival: Five newcomers you don't want to miss Secret Glastonbury: The mystery of the festival's surprise stars
Toronto Sun
a day ago
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- Toronto Sun
Lorde kicks off Glastonbury festival with surprise set
Headline acts this year include Neil Young and Olivia Rodrigo, with other highlights including Charli XCX and Rod Stewart. New Zealand singer-songwriter Lorde got this year's Glastonbury under way with a secret gig. Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. 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Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account GLASTONBURY — New Zealand singer Lorde helped kick off this year's Glastonbury music festival in southwest England on Friday with a packed out 'secret set'. Best known for hits including 'Royals', 'Green Light' and 'Solar Power', the star's performance on the Woodsies stage coincided with the release of her much-anticipated fourth studio album which came out at midnight. Organizers shut off Woodsies field just before Lorde came on stage due to overcrowding as news of her appearance spread around the festival's sprawling Worthy Farm site. Headline acts this year include Neil Young and Olivia Rodrigo, with other highlights including Charli XCX and Rod Stewart. Scottish singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi, meanwhile, was rumoured to be another of the TBAs who might perform a 'secret set' at this year's festival. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Capaldi wrote on Instagram 'It's been a while…' as his new track 'Survive' was released, marking his return to the music industry. Media reports speculated he could perform a slot scheduled for 4.55 pm (1555 GMT) on the festival's Pyramid Stage. The 28-year-old in 2023 announced that he was taking a break from performing, after struggling to finish his Glastonbury set days earlier. That year's Glastonbury was meant to be his comeback after he cancelled three weeks of shows due to the mental and physical effects of touring. He had previously spoken of his difficulties coping with fame and suffering panic attacks, while he has also been diagnosed with Tourette's Syndrome. In an Instagram post at the time, Capaldi thanked the crowd for helping him, adding that he 'used to be able to enjoy every second of shows like this'. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'But the truth is I'm still learning to adjust to the impact of my Tourette's and on Saturday it became obvious that I need to spend much more time getting my mental and physical health in order, so I can keep doing everything I love for a long time to come.' He added: 'I'll be back as soon as I possibly can.' Tourette's is a neurological condition that causes a person to make involuntary sounds or movements called tics. Stress and anxiety are common triggers. The award-winning singer-songwriter, is best known for his 2019 hit 'Someone You Loved', which was a number one in the UK and United States. 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Irish Examiner
a day ago
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- Irish Examiner
Lorde performs new album Virgin in full in surprise Glastonbury Festival set
Alternative pop star Lorde has surprised fans with a secret set at Glastonbury Festival performing her latest album Virgin, which was released on Friday, in full. The 28-year-old – whose real name is Ella Yelich-O'Connor – took to the Woodsies stage at 11.30am as fans screamed at the top of their voices, before opening with latest single and the record's opening track, Hammer. Masses of festivalgoers had converged on the tent, with a bumper crowd waiting outside. Lorde treated the crowd to her latest album Virgin in full (Yui Mok/PA) Midway through her set she told the audience: 'How you doing? You OK? 'This is f****** sick, thank you so much for being here with us on the day that Virgin was born. 'We decided to play the whole record for you from front to back. 'No, this record took me a lot, I didn't know if I would make another record to be honest, but I'm back here. Crowds gathered in the pit to watch Supergrass perform (Ben Birchall/PA) 'I'm so thankful to you for waiting for me, thank you for sitting in the sun right now, hope you have a sick f****** Glastonbury.' Waving her shirt to cool down, Virgin's lead single What Was That prompted mass singalongs as flags with the new LP's cover and title waved. Second single Man Of The Year climaxed with Lorde laying down on the floor of the building site-like set, as lasers shot out across the crowd from behind her. Lorde finished her set with Green Light (Yui Mok/PA) Later in the set, she told the massive crowd: 'This is crazy for me too, I hope you understand.' The New Zealand-born singer pulled her top off to finish with a double hit of Ribs from her debut album Pure Heroine, which she said was first played at Glastonbury 2017, and Melodrama's Green Light, which saw the lasers turn from blue to the colour mentioned in the track. The final song prompted a football terrace-style singalong that almost drowned out Lorde herself. Virgin is the singer's fourth studio album, with her previous three Pure Heroine (2013), Melodrama (2017) and Solar Power (2021) all reaching the top 10 of the UK albums chart. The singer is best known for songs such as Homemade Dynamite, Solar Power and her second single Royals, which reached number one in the UK singles chart. Elsewhere at the festival, British pop rock band The 1975 will be the first headliners to grace the Glastonbury Festival's Pyramid Stage this year when they perform on Friday evening. Lorde held a secret gig at Woodsies tent (Yui Mok/PA) Made up of four school friends, the group, known for songs including Chocolate, Someone Else and About You, is comprised of singer Matt Healy, bassist Ross MacDonald, guitarist Adam Hann, and drummer George Daniel. Other Friday performers include: Irish singer CMAT; hip-hop star Loyle Carner; rock band English Teacher; indie band Wet Leg; and Canadian star Alanis Morissette, who will take to the Pyramid Stage after a TBA act which will be performing at 4.55pm. The five-day celebration of music and performing arts, which opened its gates on Wednesday, will also see headline performances from veteran rocker Neil Young and his band the Chrome Hearts, and US pop star Olivia Rodrigo. The BBC confirmed on Thursday that Young's Saturday Pyramid Stage set will not be broadcast live 'at the artist's request'. Supergrass performed on the main stage, 30 years after their classic debut album was released (Ben Birchall/PA) This year's line-up features a number of acts listed as TBA, as well as a mysterious act called Patchwork, which will take to the Pyramid Stage on Saturday. Festivalgoers have so far seen a clear morning after significant rainfall overnight, with temperatures reaching the mid-20s. Rain made small areas of the site damp in the early hours of Friday morning, but hot weather has since dried it. Spokesman Stephen Dixon told the PA news agency: 'Friday should start relatively sunny, with temperatures reaching into the mid-20s. However, there will be a touch more cloud later in the day and into the evening.' Friday's line-up of events also includes a Q&A featuring Australian actress Margot Robbie at Pilton Palais and a Mountainhead Q&A with Jesse Armstrong, along with performances from psychedelic rockers Osees and Britpop veterans Supergrass. Fans have gathered at Worthy Farm for a typically spectacular line-up (Ben Birchall/PA) Saturday will see Irish rap trio Kneecap, who have seen one of their members charged with a terror offence, perform on the West Holts Stage at 4pm. Before the festival, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said it would not be 'appropriate' for them to perform their slot at Worthy Farm. Rapper Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh was charged for allegedly displaying a flag in support of proscribed terrorist organisation Hezbollah at a gig in London in November last year. Last week, the 27-year-old, who performs under the stage name Mo Chara, was cheered by hundreds of supporters as he arrived with bandmates Naoise O Caireallain and JJ Ó Dochartaigh at Westminster Magistrates' Court in 'Free Mo Chara' T-shirts. He was released on unconditional bail until his next hearing at the same court on August 20. On Thursday evening, the rap trio posted a film they executive produced to social media, titled Stop The Genocide, which includes testimonies from a Palestinian activist and plastic surgeon on the war in Gaza. Performing in the coveted Sunday legends slot this year is Rod Stewart, who previously said he will be joined by his former Faces band member Ronnie Wood, as well as some other guests. Stewart's performance will come after he postponed a string of concerts in the US, due to take place this month, while he recovered from flu. In celebration of his legends slot at the festival Southern Western Railway has unveiled a new plaque at Twickenham railway station, where it is said that, years ago, he happened upon blues singer and band leader, Long John Baldry, who he later played with in the Hoochie Coochie Men Among the other acts expected to draw large crowds this year is pop star Charli XCX, who is engaged to The 1975 drummer Daniel and will perform songs from her sixth studio album, Brat. She is performing on Saturday night on the Other Stage, 15 minutes before the West Holts stage is graced by US rapper Doechii, another artist who has exploded in popularity in the last year. Other performers include: Prada singer Raye; US musician Brandi Carlile; Nile Rodgers and Chic; US pop star Gracie Abrams; Mercury Prize-winning jazz quintet Ezra Collective; US rapper Denzel Curry; and rising star Lola Young. This year, the BBC will provide livestreams of the five main stages: Pyramid, Other, West Holts, Woodsies and The Park. Read More Lewis Capaldi releases new music amid speculation of Glastonbury set
The Herald Scotland
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Lorde performs new album Virgin in full in surprise Glastonbury Festival set
Masses of festivalgoers had converged on the tent, with a bumper crowd waiting outside. Lorde treated the crowd to her latest album Virgin in full (Yui Mok/PA) Midway through her set she told the audience: 'How you doing? You OK? 'This is f****** sick, thank you so much for being here with us on the day that Virgin was born. 'We decided to play the whole record for you from front to back. 'No, this record took me a lot, I didn't know if I would make another record to be honest, but I'm back here. Crowds gathered in the pit to watch Supergrass perform (Ben Birchall/PA) 'I'm so thankful to you for waiting for me, thank you for sitting in the sun right now, hope you have a sick f****** Glastonbury.' Waving her shirt to cool down, Virgin's lead single What Was That prompted mass singalongs as flags with the new LP's cover and title waved. Second single Man Of The Year climaxed with Lorde laying down on the floor of the building site-like set, as lasers shot out across the crowd from behind her. Lorde finished her set with Green Light (Yui Mok/PA) Later in the set, she told the massive crowd: 'This is crazy for me too, I hope you understand.' The New Zealand-born singer pulled her top off to finish with a double hit of Ribs from her debut album Pure Heroine, which she said was first played at Glastonbury 2017, and Melodrama's Green Light, which saw the lasers turn from blue to the colour mentioned in the track. The final song prompted a football terrace-style singalong that almost drowned out Lorde herself. Friday crowds update – Click here for info on where you might find busier crowds today -> — Glastonbury Festival (@glastonbury) June 27, 2025 Virgin is the singer's fourth studio album, with her previous three Pure Heroine (2013), Melodrama (2017) and Solar Power (2021) all reaching the top 10 of the UK albums chart. The singer is best known for songs such as Homemade Dynamite, Solar Power and her second single Royals, which reached number one in the UK singles chart. Elsewhere at the festival, British pop rock band The 1975 will be the first headliners to grace the Glastonbury Festival's Pyramid Stage this year when they perform on Friday evening. Lorde held a secret gig at Woodsies tent (Yui Mok/PA) Made up of four school friends, the group, known for songs including Chocolate, Someone Else and About You, is comprised of singer Matt Healy, bassist Ross MacDonald, guitarist Adam Hann, and drummer George Daniel. Other Friday performers include: Irish singer CMAT; hip-hop star Loyle Carner; rock band English Teacher; indie band Wet Leg; and Canadian star Alanis Morissette, who will take to the Pyramid Stage after a TBA act which will be performing at 4.55pm. The five-day celebration of music and performing arts, which opened its gates on Wednesday, will also see headline performances from veteran rocker Neil Young and his band the Chrome Hearts, and US pop star Olivia Rodrigo. The BBC confirmed on Thursday that Young's Saturday Pyramid Stage set will not be broadcast live 'at the artist's request'. Supergrass performed on the main stage, 30 years after their classic debut album was released (Ben Birchall/PA) This year's line-up features a number of acts listed as TBA, as well as a mysterious act called Patchwork, which will take to the Pyramid Stage on Saturday. Festivalgoers have so far seen a clear morning after significant rainfall overnight, with temperatures reaching the mid-20s, according to the Met Office. Rain made small areas of the site damp in the early hours of Friday morning, but hot weather has since dried it. Spokesman Stephen Dixon told the PA news agency: 'Friday should start relatively sunny, with temperatures reaching into the mid-20s. However, there will be a touch more cloud later in the day and into the evening.' Friday's line-up of events also includes a Q&A featuring Australian actress Margot Robbie at Pilton Palais and a Mountainhead Q&A with Jesse Armstrong, along with performances from psychedelic rockers Osees and Britpop veterans Supergrass. Fans have gathered at Worthy Farm for a typically spectacular line-up (Ben Birchall/PA) Saturday will see Irish rap trio Kneecap, who have seen one of their members charged with a terror offence, perform on the West Holts Stage at 4pm. Before the festival, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said it would not be 'appropriate' for them to perform their slot at Worthy Farm. Rapper Liam Og O hAnnaidh was charged for allegedly displaying a flag in support of proscribed terrorist organisation Hezbollah at a gig in London in November last year. Last week, the 27-year-old, who performs under the stage name Mo Chara, was cheered by hundreds of supporters as he arrived with bandmates Naoise O Caireallain and JJ O Dochartaigh at Westminster Magistrates' Court in 'Free Mo Chara' T-shirts. He was released on unconditional bail until his next hearing at the same court on August 20. On Thursday evening, the rap trio posted a film they executive produced to social media, titled Stop The Genocide, which includes testimonies from a Palestinian activist and plastic surgeon on the war in Gaza. With a sunny few days predicted here at Worthy Farm, please take a moment to read this advice on staying safe in the heat. #Glastonbury2025 — Glastonbury Festival (@glastonbury) June 27, 2025 Performing in the coveted Sunday legends slot this year is Sir Rod Stewart, who previously said he will be joined by his former Faces band member Ronnie Wood, as well as some other guests. Sir Rod's performance will come after he postponed a string of concerts in the US, due to take place this month, while he recovered from flu. In celebration of his legends slot at the festival Southern Western Railway has unveiled a new plaque at Twickenham railway station, where it is said that, years ago, he happened upon blues singer and band leader, Long John Baldry, who he later played with in the Hoochie Coochie Men Among the other acts expected to draw large crowds this year is pop star Charli XCX, who is engaged to The 1975 drummer Daniel and will perform songs from her sixth studio album, Brat. She is performing on Saturday night on the Other Stage, 15 minutes before the West Holts stage is graced by US rapper Doechii, another artist who has exploded in popularity in the last year. Other performers include: Prada singer Raye; US musician Brandi Carlile; Nile Rodgers and Chic; US pop star Gracie Abrams; Mercury Prize-winning jazz quintet Ezra Collective; US rapper Denzel Curry; and rising star Lola Young. This year, the BBC will provide livestreams of the five main stages: Pyramid, Other, West Holts, Woodsies and The Park.
