07/30/2026
As Lorde takes the stage to headline on opening night of Lollapalooza 2026, she’ll be relying on the same philosophy that has guided her live performances since the beginning of her career: hear clearly, perform confidently, and protect your hearing for the long haul.
Many musicians assume that as an artist’s career grows, so does the complexity of their in-ear monitors. Bigger stages must require more drivers, more technology and more hardware, right? Not necessarily ➡️
Since the beginning of her career, Lorde has relied on the Sensaphonics 2MAX, a dual-driver custom silicone in-ear monitor. Our silicone IEMs provide broadband isolation of 37 dB (and as much as 45 dB in higher frequencies). This helps artists hear their mix clearly and at lower, safer levels regardless of how loud the surrounding band, audience, and pyrotechnics may be ➡️
Lorde’s monitor engineer, Kevin Glendinning, also relies on a matching pair of Sensaphonics 2MAX IEMs, ensuring he’s hearing the same sonic picture he’s creating for the stage. “I have had an involvement with Sensaphonics since ‘97,” Glendinning says. “As a patient, a client and customer, it’s been amazing to see their success in the 40 plus years in the IEM and audiology community. Dr Santucci, and his illustrious staff in Chicago, are just phenomenal.” Glendinning, Kevin P. []]
