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Claire Boucher, widely recognized by her stage name Grimes, is a tour-de-force in the realm of experimental electro-pop music. Infused with an unmistakable 80s vibe, her synth-laden soundscapes are married impeccably with catchy pop elements and her own distinctive, angelic vocal style—a mix that seems to hint at otherworldly realms, with her voice often softly mingling in a spectral dance with the background.

Boucher's venture into the limelight began with the 2010 release of "Geidi Primes" and "Halfaxa" under the banner of Arbutus Records. These early works began to solidify her fan base, which burgeoned further with the intriguing collaboration on "Darkbloom", a split record with d'Eon in 2011. Her breakthrough, however, was sealed with "Visions", her third album, released in 2013 via the prestigious label 4AD. Notably, "Visions" was birthed purely from the intuitive use of Garageband—Boucher's tool of choice—which garnered widespread critical acclaim and nudged her closer to the mainstream's embracing spotlight.

At the close of 2013, Grimes' ascending trajectory was affirmed with a management deal with Roc Nation. Her creative output, always simmering, eventually crystallized into the 2015 album "Art Angels". An embodiment of Boucher's unyielding craft, the album unraveled into a collection of infectious choruses and melodies, yet always twisting to new forms, pushing boundaries and exploring the limits of musical expression.

Embodying passion and eclectic zest, Grimes stands as a bastion of confidence and innovation in music. Her compositions are not just sonically adventurous but carry a weight of themes—feminist anthems, the cathartic escape into art, narratives woven with political undertones regarding sexual assault, and musings on what it means to be an artist in a sometimes numbing industry. Remarkably, not being able to read music has done nothing to curtail the quality of her art; she stands proud as the sole architect behind her music, skillfully producing and engineering her work autonomously. Grimes continues to mesmerize her audience, engaging them on a deeply emotional and cerebral level—her kaleidoscopic discography is a testament to an artist daring to envision and harness her own unique world.