Lorde is a cultural force recognized for her unclassifiable sound, introspective lyricism, and singular creative vision. Since her debut with “Pure Heroine” in 2013, she has redefined the contours of modern pop—combining poetic writing with minimalist, emotionally intense production. To date, she has amassed over 18 billion streams and 18 million albums sold worldwide.

In April 2025, he returned with “What Was That,” his first original release in four years and the first lead-up to his new album, Virgin. The single debuted to critical acclaim and commercial success, reaching #1 on Spotify in the US—his first number one on the platform since “Royals”—as well as reaching #3 in the UK and #5 globally, reaffirming his place at the forefront of contemporary pop music.

After “What Was That,” followed by “Man of the Year” and “Hammer”—which have consistently climbed the charts and already have nearly 200 million streams even before the album’s release—now comes the next step in Lorde’s artistic evolution. Co-produced by Lorde and Jim-E Stack, the new work was celebrated with a special event in New York, where the artist offered fans an exclusive preview of the album and is preparing to present it to the Portuguese public on July 11.

NOS Alive returns to its usual home on the Algés Promenade, on July 9, 10 and 11, 2026.