Candid talk about performance and health

Lorde has opened up about taping her chest onstage during her “Ultrasound” tour, describing the choice as both practical and vulnerable. In a new interview, she explains that the rigging helps control movement during intense sets and protects against strain as the show scales up. The pop star frames the decision as part of caring for the body that powers the performance—and as a reminder that stamina is built, not assumed. Her remarks arrive amid a run of sold-out dates and a production that favors close vocal work over heavy choreography, making precision the tour’s defining value.

Artistry over spectacle

The tour’s minimalism—tight band, focused lighting, and clean transitions—amplifies Lorde’s emphasis on breath and phrasing. She says small technical adjustments, from taping to in-ear tweaks, make big differences when delivering songs at emotional peaks. The takeaway is less about aesthetics and more about agency: artists are allowed to tune their tools to protect longevity. For young acts planning arena leaps, her comments double as a practical checklist. Expect the tour’s second leg to keep the same sonic priorities while layering audience interaction. With festival slots looming and radio momentum steady, this is Lorde betting on voice-first pop—and inviting fans behind the curtain about what it takes.