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| occupation          = Musician • singer • songwriter • record producer • music video director • visual artist
| {{birth date and age|1988|3|17}}<br />Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
| years_active        = 2007–present
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| partner            = [[Elon Musk]] (2018–2022)
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| Musician • singer • songwriter • record producer • music video director • visual artist
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| 2007–present
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| [[Elon Musk]] (2018–2022)
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| 3
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'''Claire Elise Boucher''' (born March 17, 1988), known professionally as '''Grimes''', is a Canadian musician, singer, songwriter, record producer, music video director, and visual artist. Her music blends elements of [[synth-pop]], [[art pop]], [[electropop]], dream pop, industrial, and experimental electronic styles, often exploring themes of science fiction, feminism, technology, climate change, and fantasy.
'''Claire Elise Boucher''' (born March 17, 1988), known professionally as '''Grimes''', is a Canadian musician, singer, songwriter, record producer, music video director, and visual artist. Her music blends [[synth-pop]], [[art pop]], [[electropop]], dream pop, industrial, and experimental electronic styles, often exploring themes of science fiction, feminism, technology, climate change, and fantasy.


== Early life ==
== Early life ==
Grimes was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, to Sandy Garossino (a former Crown prosecutor and arts advocate) and Maurice Boucher (a former banker working in biotech). She has French Canadian, Ukrainian, and Italian ancestry. Raised Roman Catholic, she attended Catholic school and has spoken about the influence of her religious upbringing.
Grimes was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, to Sandy Garossino (a former Crown prosecutor and arts advocate) and Maurice Boucher (a former banker working in biotech). She has French Canadian, Ukrainian, and Italian ancestry. Raised Roman Catholic, she attended Catholic school.


Her parents divorced when she was 11. Her mother remarried, bringing Indo-Canadian stepfamily into her life, including stepbrother rapper Jay Worthy. In 2006, she moved to Montreal to attend [[McGill University]], studying neuroscience and Russian literature (or electroacoustics in some accounts), but was expelled in 2010 for poor attendance while focusing on music.
Her parents divorced when she was 11. In 2006, she moved to Montreal to attend [[McGill University]], studying neuroscience and Russian literature, but was expelled in 2010 for focusing on music instead.


== Career ==
== Career ==
=== Beginnings and breakthrough (2007–2012) ===
=== Beginnings and breakthrough (2007–2012) ===
Grimes began self-recording experimental music in 2007 while in Montreal's underground scene. She chose the name "Grimes" after a Myspace genre mislabel involving [[grime music]]. Her debut album ''[[Geidi Primes]]'' (2010), a Dune-inspired concept record, and follow-up ''[[Halfaxa]]'' (2010) were released on Arbutus Records.
Grimes began self-recording in Montreal's underground scene. The name "Grimes" came from a Myspace genre mislabel involving [[grime music]]. Her early albums ''[[Geidi Primes]]'' (2010) and ''[[Halfaxa]]'' (2010) were released on Arbutus Records.


She gained wider attention with the 2012 album ''[[Visions (Grimes album)|Visions]]'' on 4AD, recorded in isolation using sleep deprivation and amphetamines. It received critical acclaim, topped year-end lists, and won the Juno Award for Electronic Album of the Year. Singles "Genesis" and "Oblivion" became defining tracks.
''[[Visions (Grimes album)|Visions]]'' (2012) on 4AD brought wider acclaim, recorded in isolation with sleep deprivation. It won the Juno Award for Electronic Album of the Year; singles "Genesis" and "Oblivion" became hits.


=== Art Angels and Miss Anthropocene (2015–2020) ===
=== Art Angels and Miss Anthropocene (2015–2020) ===
''[[Art Angels]]'' (2015) marked a shift to incorporating live instruments (guitar, violin) and topped Billboard's Top Alternative Albums. It earned widespread praise as one of the year's best albums.
''[[Art Angels]]'' (2015) incorporated live instruments and topped alternative charts. ''[[Miss Anthropocene]]'' (2020) was a concept album as an anthropomorphic climate goddess, mixing nu metal, industrial, and electronic.
 
''[[Miss Anthropocene]]'' (2020) was a concept album portraying an anthropomorphic climate goddess, blending ethereal nu metal, industrial, and electronic sounds. Singles included "Violence", "My Name Is Dark", and "4ÆM".


=== Recent work (2021–present) ===
=== Recent work (2021–present) ===
Grimes has released singles and collaborations, including "Shinigami Eyes" (2022), "Nothing Lasts Forever" (2023 with Sevdaliza), and "Entwined" (2025 with Sub Focus). In 2025, she released "Artificial Angels". Her sixth studio album is expected in 2026, teased as potentially featuring a space opera narrative involving AI romance, lesbian themes, and titles like "Darq Souls" or "Favourite Psycho". She has discussed releasing in non-traditional formats like mini-albums.
Grimes has released singles like "Shinigami Eyes" (2022), "Nothing Lasts Forever" (2023 with Sevdaliza), "Entwined" (2025 with Sub Focus), and "Artificial Angels" (2025). Her sixth studio album is expected in 2026, possibly in non-traditional formats like mini-albums. Teases include "#g6" hashtags, features (e.g., Cobrah), and themes around AI, modernity, and internet culture.


== Musical style and influences ==
== Musical style and influences ==
Grimes' sound evolves across projects: lo-fi R&B and witch house early on, futuristic synth-pop in ''Visions'', guitar-driven in ''Art Angels'', and nu metal/industrial in ''Miss Anthropocene''. She layers vocals extensively for ethereal effects and describes her style as "ADD music" with rapid shifts.
Her sound shifts: lo-fi/witch house early, futuristic synth-pop in ''Visions'', guitar-driven in ''Art Angels'', nu metal/industrial in ''Miss Anthropocene''. Influences include Björk, Aphex Twin, Kate Bush, Enya, Cocteau Twins, ABBA, Bring Me the Horizon, OutKast, Skinny Puppy, and more.
 
Influences include Björk, Aphex Twin, Kate Bush, Enya, Cocteau Twins, ABBA, Bring Me the Horizon, OutKast, Skinny Puppy, Yoko Kanno, and more.


== Other ventures ==
== Other ventures ==
Grimes directs her music videos and creates album art, comics, and merchandise, influenced by anime and manga. She sold NFTs in 2021 and joined Unicorn DAO. She voiced Lizzy Wizzy in ''Cyberpunk 2077'', composed for Netflix's ''Hilda'', judged on ''Alter Ego'', and collaborated with artists like Janelle Monáe, Poppy, Bring Me the Horizon, and Anyma. She has explored AI in music and voice applications.
Grimes directs her videos, creates art/comics/merch, sold NFTs (2021), joined Unicorn DAO, voiced Lizzy Wizzy in ''Cyberpunk 2077'', composed for ''Hilda'', judged ''Alter Ego'', and collaborated with Janelle Monáe, Poppy, Bring Me the Horizon, Anyma, and others. She explores AI in music.


== Personal life ==
== Personal life ==
Grimes has three children with Elon Musk (relationship 2018–2022): X Æ A-Xii (2020), Exa Dark Sideræl (2021), and Techno Mechanicus (2023). She has discussed neurodivergence (autism and ADHD diagnoses) and past substance use during creative periods.
Grimes has three children with Elon Musk (2018–2022): X Æ A-Xii (2020), Exa Dark Sideræl (2021), Techno Mechanicus (2023). She has discussed neurodivergence (autism/ADHD) and past substance use for creativity.


== Discography ==
== Discography ==
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== Awards and nominations ==
== Awards and nominations ==
Grimes won the Juno Award for Electronic Album of the Year (2013) for ''Visions'' and Video of the Year for "Kill V. Maim" (related to ''Art Angels''). She received multiple nominations for her videos and breakthrough work.
Juno Award for Electronic Album of the Year (2013, ''Visions''); multiple video nominations.
 
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Latest revision as of 00:32, 23 March 2026

Grimes
Grimes performing live
Birth name Claire Elise Boucher
Born Template:Birth date and age
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Other names c
Occupations Musician • singer • songwriter • record producer • music video director • visual artist
Years active 2007–present
Partner Elon Musk (2018–2022)
Children 3
Website Template:URL

Claire Elise Boucher (born March 17, 1988), known professionally as Grimes, is a Canadian musician, singer, songwriter, record producer, music video director, and visual artist. Her music blends synth-pop, art pop, electropop, dream pop, industrial, and experimental electronic styles, often exploring themes of science fiction, feminism, technology, climate change, and fantasy.

Early life

[edit]

Grimes was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, to Sandy Garossino (a former Crown prosecutor and arts advocate) and Maurice Boucher (a former banker working in biotech). She has French Canadian, Ukrainian, and Italian ancestry. Raised Roman Catholic, she attended Catholic school.

Her parents divorced when she was 11. In 2006, she moved to Montreal to attend McGill University, studying neuroscience and Russian literature, but was expelled in 2010 for focusing on music instead.

Career

[edit]

Beginnings and breakthrough (2007–2012)

[edit]

Grimes began self-recording in Montreal's underground scene. The name "Grimes" came from a Myspace genre mislabel involving grime music. Her early albums Geidi Primes (2010) and Halfaxa (2010) were released on Arbutus Records.

Visions (2012) on 4AD brought wider acclaim, recorded in isolation with sleep deprivation. It won the Juno Award for Electronic Album of the Year; singles "Genesis" and "Oblivion" became hits.

Art Angels and Miss Anthropocene (2015–2020)

[edit]

Art Angels (2015) incorporated live instruments and topped alternative charts. Miss Anthropocene (2020) was a concept album as an anthropomorphic climate goddess, mixing nu metal, industrial, and electronic.

Recent work (2021–present)

[edit]

Grimes has released singles like "Shinigami Eyes" (2022), "Nothing Lasts Forever" (2023 with Sevdaliza), "Entwined" (2025 with Sub Focus), and "Artificial Angels" (2025). Her sixth studio album is expected in 2026, possibly in non-traditional formats like mini-albums. Teases include "#g6" hashtags, features (e.g., Cobrah), and themes around AI, modernity, and internet culture.

Musical style and influences

[edit]

Her sound shifts: lo-fi/witch house early, futuristic synth-pop in Visions, guitar-driven in Art Angels, nu metal/industrial in Miss Anthropocene. Influences include Björk, Aphex Twin, Kate Bush, Enya, Cocteau Twins, ABBA, Bring Me the Horizon, OutKast, Skinny Puppy, and more.

Other ventures

[edit]

Grimes directs her videos, creates art/comics/merch, sold NFTs (2021), joined Unicorn DAO, voiced Lizzy Wizzy in Cyberpunk 2077, composed for Hilda, judged Alter Ego, and collaborated with Janelle Monáe, Poppy, Bring Me the Horizon, Anyma, and others. She explores AI in music.

Personal life

[edit]

Grimes has three children with Elon Musk (2018–2022): X Æ A-Xii (2020), Exa Dark Sideræl (2021), Techno Mechanicus (2023). She has discussed neurodivergence (autism/ADHD) and past substance use for creativity.

Discography

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Studio albums

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  • Geidi Primes (2010)
  • Halfaxa (2010)
  • Visions (2012)
  • Art Angels (2015)
  • Miss Anthropocene (2020)
  • Sixth studio album (expected 2026)

Selected singles

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  • "Genesis" (2012)
  • "Oblivion" (2012)
  • "Kill V. Maim" (2016)
  • "Violence" (2019)
  • "Artificial Angels" (2025)
  • "Entwined" (with Sub Focus, 2025)

Awards and nominations

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Juno Award for Electronic Album of the Year (2013, Visions); multiple video nominations.

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