A Stunning Night of Emotion and Light in Minneapolis
From the moment Lorde stepped onto the stage, energetic and radiant, Lorde had everyones attention without effort. she immediately set the tone with the first note as she was just standing ethereal, grounded, and deeply human. The crowd swayed as the first notes shimmered through the air, Lorde’s voice carrying the same haunting warmth that has defined her.
Her set was a masterclass in emotional balance weaving introspection and joy with every transition. Her song Supercut lit up the venue in waves of neon energy, while quieter moments like The Louvre hushed thousands into stillness. Lorde’s ability to hold space to move between vulnerability and power made the night feel less like a concert and more like a collective experience.
Between songs, she spoke to the crowd with warmth and gratitude, sharing reflections on growth, nature, and the passage of time. Visually, the show was a dream. The stage design mirrored the album’s organic aesthetic: sunbursts of light, flowing fabrics, and earthy tones that shifted with each song.
By the end, as she closed with the song Team, Lorde stood silhouetted against a glowing sunset backdrop, thanking Minneapolis for the love. It was a fitting end a moment that felt both cinematic and intimate. Her music continues to evolve, but her gift remains the same: turning raw feeling into something beautiful, timeless, and deeply alive.
But before Lorde took the stage, the crowd was treated to two remarkable openers The Japanese House and Empress Of whose sets perfectly captured the emotional spectrum that defines Lorde’s universe.
First off From the moment she stepped on stage, Empress of commanded attention. Dressed in vibrant colors that mirrored her sound, she wasted no time launching into a set that pulsed with movement. They filled the venue with shimmering synths and driving beats. Her voice sharp, soulful, and bilingual cut through the production with effortless precision, gliding between English and Spanish lyrics that felt both intimate and empowering. Empress Of has always thrived in the space between vulnerability and confidence, and live, that duality shines even brighter. She dances with abandon, her choreography fluid and spontaneous, pulling the crowd in with every step. Between songs, she grins and chats casually, breaking down the wall between performer and audience the kind of connection that feels authentic and rare. Her sound is bold blending elements of electronic pop, R&B, and Latin rhythm but what truly sets her apart is her presence. There’s an undeniable sense of freedom in how she moves and sings, as if every lyric is both a confession and a celebration.
Next up was Japanese house, the crowd found themselves lost in that feeling the kind where each synth pulse and lyric hits like a memory you forgot you had. Bathed in soft hues of blue and amber light, Japanese house opened with her vocals gliding effortlessly through waves of reverb and warmth. They showcased her ability to turn heartbreak into something cinematic deeply personal yet universally relatable. There’s a certain stillness during their set not from boredom, but awe. The crowd stands quietly, captivated. Every note feels intentional, every lyric delivered like a whispered confession. They don’t need grand gestures or flashy visuals, her strength lies in subtlety. Her presence is calm yet magnetic, her sound a blend of emotional depth and shimmering production that sits somewhere between indie pop and a dream you don’t want to wake from. Visually, the stage matched her sound minimalist and moody. Hazy lights flickered in hues of blue and amber, wrapping in a glow that blurred the line between performer and atmosphere. Every detail, from the slow building production to her understated presence, felt deliberate. There’s no excess, no spectacle just pure, emotional storytelling through music.
