Grimes, the stage name of Claire Elise Boucher, is a Canadian musician, singer, songwriter, and producer renowned for her eclectic style and ethereal sound that blends elements of electronic, dream pop, R&B, and indie music. Born on March 17, 1988, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Grimes emerged into the music scene with her debut album, "Geidi Primes," in 2010 and subsequently caught the attention of both critics and the indie music community with her self-produced breakout album "Visions" in 2012, featuring the single "Oblivion." Her work is characterized by its unique DIY ethos, experimentalism, and integration of visual arts, which she often accompanies with self-directed music videos and elaborate live performances.

Since then, Grimes has continued to push the boundaries of her sound and visual presentation, with the release of her albums "Art Angels" in 2015 and the darker, more conceptual "Miss Anthropocene" in 2020 which includes a range of editions and remixes. Highlights from her recent releases such as "Shinigami Eyes" and "Player Of Games" exemplify her continued evolution as an artist and ability to create hauntingly beautiful soundscapes intertwined with thematic narratives that explore technology, identity, and humanity. Her work is not only a testament to her versatility as an artist but also showcases her skill in remaining at the forefront of the avant-garde pop and electronic music scene.

Genres

Art Pop

Canadian Electropop

Grave Wave

Indietronica

Metropopolis

Neo-synthpop

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BANKS

Latest Release

Image (Grimes Special)

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Grimes

Single - Released October 29, 2024