On Wednesday, Oct. 1, Lorde sold out Madison Square Garden, marking it one of the biggest shows of her career. The Ultrasound Tour features songs from her new album “Virgin”, as well as other fan favorites from her entire musical career. The show's openers were the indie artists Chanel Beads and The Japanese House, setting a dynamic atmosphere in anticipation of Lorde's set.

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Rowsell, decked in the stunning chartreuse leotard pictured on the new album’s cover, commanded the stage with the flare and playfulness of a natural performer. She took on remarkably different affects throughout the set, from a golden-age Broadway prima donna to a (comically barefoot) dictator, marching around stage with a megaphone for the hard vocals of “Yuk Foo” and “Play the Greatest Hits.” For other songs, like “Just Two Girls” and “The Sofa,” the atmosphere became more intimate, her carefree gracefulness bringing to mind how one might dance alone in their bathroom while getting ready to go out.