TBC // Grimes
Originally scheduled for release in September last year, Grimes, real name Claire Boucher, has returned to the studio to record her latest album, dubbing it as a “surprise”. Her sound isn’t easily definable, and her release will link into this – oozing with unexpected riffs, jumpy skits and her trademark, eerie vocals. Something worth noting, however, is the presence of guitars for the first time, marking a shift in the experimental sounds of the artist. This only adds to the anticipation the album is generating, with its mystery and expected ethereal pop culminating to create a hype that is overflowing.
Interesting, recent singles ‘Go’ and ‘REALiTi’ aren’t expected to feature on this latest release, meaning that very little is known about the album or what it will sound like. The singer has, however, stated through her Twitter account that “every track is super different”. Could the untitled release be a genre-spanning masterpiece, using only her trademark vocals to intertwine the individual tracks into an album of genius? All that can be confirmed is the presence of Grimes’ talent, something that cannot be denied. The album will showcase an unheard version of the singer, and will establish her as a musical force and master of her own sound.
