Biography of Singer Grimes
Grimes is a singer whose ethereal, otherworldly voice creates songs that sound like they're beamed from the future. Her unique blend of diverse styles, flawless soprano, and sharp artistic instincts make her a standout in the entertainment industry.
Early Life
The singer's real name is Claire Elise Boucher. She was born in Vancouver on March 17, 1988. Claire's mother, Sandy Garossino, is a prosecutor and well-known public figure in Canada. Grimes' maternal grandmother was Ukrainian, which is why she often heard her grandparents speaking Russian during her childhood and even learned a bit of the language herself.


Creative Career
Drawing inspiration from Frank Herbert's "Dune" and other sci-fi writers, Claire released two albums on her own label, Arbutus Records, in 2010. "Geidi Primes" and "Halfaxa" didn't make her famous, but they caught the attention of artists and music critics who recognized Grimes' unique voice and artistry.
In 2012, Claire released her third album "Visions" under the 4AD label, which received rave reviews from the most respected music publications. She recorded it entirely using computer software in just three weeks, with some sources calling it the "album of the year." The New York Times called "Visions" the most impressive album of the year, and in 2013 it won the Juno Award for Electronic Album of the Year.
Claire directed the music video for "Genesis" and designed the album cover, incorporating lines from an Anna Akhmatova poem written in Russian.


Other Projects
Beyond music, Claire has made her mark as a visual artist. Drawing inspiration from Japanese anime and manga for her album covers, her artwork has been featured in galleries worldwide.
Grimes' Personal Life
Early in her career, Grimes briefly dated Canadian musician Devon Welsh before entering a multi-year relationship with musician James Brooks.In spring 2018, news broke that she was dating tech mogul Elon Musk, one of the world's richest people. The pair frequently appeared together at public events, with media noting that Musk had introduced her to his children—fueling speculation about their serious commitment.

In September 2021, Grimes and Elon announced their split while maintaining an amicable relationship. Soon after, Elon began dating Shivon Zilis, a top executive at his company Neuralink, who later gave birth to twins. Initially, there was tension between Grimes and Shivon, but they eventually became friends.


In interviews, Grimes has mentioned having a slight speech impediment but doesn't consider it significant. Fans believe her subtle lisp only adds to her charm.
Claire is a committed vegetarian who believes it's wrong to consume meat or wear leather and fur.
Grimes Now
In March 2021, Grimes began working with Columbia Records. Despite her history of releasing music exclusively on indie labels, the major label partnership didn't pan out. By April 2023, she had left, releasing only two singles in that time: "Player of Games" and "Shinigami Eyes".In September 2023, Grimes introduced her new song "I Wanna Be Software".