Grimes
Claire
Boucher (born March 17, 1988), better known by her stage name Grimes, is a
Canadian artist, musician, and music video director. A native of Vancouver,
Grimes began recording experimental music while attending McGill University in
Montreal, where she became involved with the underground electronic and
industrial music scene.
In
2010 she released her debut album, Geidi Primes through Arbutus Records,
followed by Halfaxa (2010). In late 2011, she announced that she had signed
with 4AD Records, who partnered with Arbutus to release her third album,
Visions (2012). Visions met critical acclaim and was hailed by the The New York
Times as "one of the most impressive albums of the year so far".
Grimes'
music has been noted by critics and journalists for its atypical combination of
vocal elements, as well as a wide array of influences, ranging from industrial
and electronic to pop, hip hop, R&B, noise rock and even medieval music.
Birth
name: Claire Boucher
Born:
March 17, 1988. Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaVancouver, British Columbia,
Canada
Genres:
Dream pop, experimental, synthpop, Dark Wave, industrial, dark ambient
Occupations:
Singer-songwriter, visual artist, music video director
Instruments:
Vocals, keyboards, synthesizer
Years
active: 2009–present
Labels:
Arbutus, 4AD
Picture:
Song:
Concert:
Grimes live
Album:
Grimes - Visions
Interview:
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