Grimes

Biographical snapshot

• Stage name: Grimes
• Legal name: Claire Elise Boucher
• Date of birth: March 17, 1988
• Place of birth: Vancouver, Canada
• Occupation: musician, singer, songwriter, record producer, visual artist
• Genres: electronic, synth-pop, dream pop, art pop, experimental
• Notable for: blending futuristic production with lo-fi aesthetics, striking visuals, and multimedia art

Discography (selected)

• Geidi Primes (2010)
• Halfaxa (2010)
• Visions (2012) — includes tracks such as “Oblivion” and “Genesis”
• Art Angels (2015)
• Miss Anthropocene (2019/2020) — concept album addressing climate and power

Selected public highlights

• Widely regarded as a leading voice in alternative electronic music with a distinctive visual identity.
• Known for innovative music videos and collaborations across music, fashion, and digital art.
• Has explored themes of technology, climate, identity, and futurism in her work.

Public life and notable events

• Child with Elon Musk: Grimes and entrepreneur Elon Musk welcomed their first child, X Æ A-12 (later stylized X AE A-Xii), in 2020.
• Second child: In December 2021, she announced the birth of a daughter, Exa Dark Sideræl Musk (often nicknamed “Y”).
• Relationship status (publicly reported): Grimes and Elon Musk have discussed co-parenting after their relationship status shifted in the early 2020s; they have remained publicly cordial in statements about parenting.

Recent projects and activity

Since Miss Anthropocene, Grimes has maintained public activity across music, visuals, and online discourse. She has shared experimental work and performance art online, spoken about artificial intelligence and creative collaboration, and continued to engage fans with new releases and visual projects. She has also contributed to soundtrack and collaborative projects in various formats, underscoring her interest in blending music with other media and technologies.

News and public updates

Grimes remains a prominent figure in music and internet culture. In recent years she has commented on topics such as AI, the future of music, and space, while continuing to explore multimedia storytelling through social media, art, and live performance. No major studio album release has been announced in the latest widely reported cycles, but she continues to be active in releasing and sharing new music, visuals, and collaborations through her official channels and press appearances.

Social media and public profiles

• X (Twitter): active in posting updates and engaging with fans under her public profile.
• Instagram: maintains a high-visibility presence with posts featuring music, art, and personal milestones.
• YouTube: official channel hosting music videos, visuals, and performances.
• Official website: (use search to locate current official pages and links to music, art, and events).

Notable influences and style

Grimes is known for fusing electronic production, lo-fi textures, and pop sensibilities with science fictional and dystopian aesthetics. Her work combines singing, melodic hooks, and experimental sound design, often accompanied by bold visuals and multimedia storytelling.