Lights, whose real name is Valerie Anne Poxleitner, is a Canadian musician, singer, and songwriter known for her distinctive brand of electropop and synthpop. Born on April 11, 1987, in Timmins, Ontario, Lights embarked on her journey in music at a young age. Her work is characterized by its unique blend of vulnerable lyrics, ethereal sounds, and electronic beats. She gained significant attention with her gold-certified album "The Listening" in 2009, which set the stage for a career marked by exploration and innovation within the electronic music sphere.

Throughout the years, Lights has built an impressive catalog of work, receiving Juno Award recognition and widespread critical acclaim. Her evolving discography showcases a range of eclectic styles, with her most recent releases, such as "Empress of the Damned" and "Pocketknife," further cementing her status as a versatile artist unafraid to collaborate and experiment. Tracks like "Someone To Forget" and "dEd" highlight her emotive songwriting, while collaborations on "Stop Thinking" with MitiS, including its remix, and "WE HAD THE TIME OF OUR LIVES TOGETHER" demonstrate her appeal across different genres. Always dynamic, Lights continues to resonate with a global audience, as evidenced by the international flavor of tracks like "迷失在你的森林," proving that her music transcends borders and language barriers.

Genres

Canadian Folk

Canadian Pop

Electropop

Indie Poptimism

Related Artists

Halsey

Tove Lo

Grimes

CHVRCHES

BANKS

Lorde

Ellie Goulding

Purity Ring

MARINA

Metric

Billie Eilish

Lana Del Rey

Latest Release

The Blob

PVRIS•

Lights

Single - Released June 21, 2024