Concert Lorde Tickets Toronto
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Lorde (born Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O’Connor on November 7, 1996, in Auckland, New Zealand) is a singer-songwriter known for her introspective songwriting, minimalist production, and genre-blurring sound that mixes pop, indie, and electronic influences.
Early Life & Career Beginnings
- Grew up in Auckland, New Zealand, in a literary and artistic household.
- Her mother, Sonja Yelich, is an award-winning poet, which greatly influenced Lorde’s lyrical style.
- Signed to Universal Music Group at the age of 13 after a talent scout saw her perform at a school talent show.
- Began writing and recording music with producer Joel Little, leading to her breakthrough EP.
Breakthrough & Career Highlights
Debut EP: The Love Club (2013)
- Released independently on SoundCloud before gaining attention.
- Featured her breakout hit “Royals”, a minimalist, anti-consumerist anthem that became a global phenomenon.
Debut Album: Pure Heroine (2013)
- Critically acclaimed for its fresh, mature sound.
- Biggest hits:
- “Royals” — Topped the Billboard Hot 100 for nine weeks.
- “Team”
- “Tennis Court”
Second Album: Melodrama (2017)
- Marked a more emotionally charged, sophisticated sound.
- Inspired by heartbreak, adulthood, and personal growth.
- Biggest hits:
- “Green Light” — an upbeat, cathartic pop track.
- “Perfect Places”
- “Liability”
- Melodrama debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and received widespread critical acclaim.
Third Album: Solar Power (2021)
- A sun-drenched, folk-pop departure from her darker previous work.
- Influenced by nature, wellness culture, and personal introspection.
- Notable songs:
- “Solar Power”
- “Stoned at the Nail Salon”
- “Mood Ring”
Biggest Hits
- “Royals”
- “Team”
- “Green Light”
- “Tennis Court”
- “Perfect Places”
- “Solar Power”
Personal Life
- Lorde is known for keeping her personal life quite private.
- She’s of Croatian and Irish descent.
- Maintains a relatively low profile outside of music, rarely using social media.
- Known for her literary and intellectual interests — has mentioned influences ranging from Kurt Vonnegut to Fleetwood Mac.
- Previously dated New Zealand photographer James Lowe, though she’s kept later relationships private.
- Spends much of her time between New Zealand and Los Angeles.
Notes
- Lorde was only 16 years old when “Royals” topped charts worldwide, making her one of the youngest solo artists to achieve a No. 1 hit in the U.S.
- She curated the soundtrack for The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 in 2014, featuring her original song “Yellow Flicker Beat.”
- Has received multiple awards, including two Grammy Awards for Song of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance for “Royals.”
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