Grimes

As a massive Grimes fan, the thing I like most is how she's evolved as an live artist, from the very basic shows at the start, where it was just Claire and her synthesiser, to slowly getting projections and live dancers, to two amazing shows in London where there was just about everything you could imagine on stage.

In the two-year absence from the UK, I've kept my eye on the few live shows she's performed elsewhere, the highlight being one in the house of blues in the USA, where she was absolutely on top form, as well as freed from being behind her equipment more thanks to a wireless microphone system.

Not that the live show is a cover up for any musical shortcomings, if anything it just added to the entire experience, I was curious as to how she'd pull off a album like visions in the live setting, however, she more than lived up to expectations, with some tracks reworked or given extended intros/segues.

So to conclude, I highly recommend seeing Grimes when she returns to these shores, or is playing in your area, as someone who's seen (whom I consider to be) some of the best artists currently around (Bat For Lashes, Marina & The Diamonds,Lykke Li etc), Grimes is equally and well deserving of her place amongst them.

Grimes is the stage name of Claire Boucher, an artist who I can honestly say is like no other. Indescribably unique, original and hauntingly beautiful, her sound has awoken a whole new age of music: she encompasses experimentation and has stretched the electro genre, one that is very much on the rise in recent years, even further than the likes of her contemporaries. There is something hypnotic about the singer, songwriter and musician’s sound. Her lyrics are understated and used as subtle accompaniment to her synthpop melodies and unique instrumentals. Her music is wonderful to watch live: Grimes accompanies her sound with dazzling light shows and even backing dancers, making the whole experience an incredible spectacle. With her soft pink hair, unusual style and inexplicably high voice, Grimes is a vision to watch on stage and it is almost impossible to take your eyes off her. She captivated the whole crowd and had everyone dancing and waving their arms in the air in time to such hits as ‘Genesis’ and ‘Oblivion’.

Claire Elise Boucher better known by her stage name of Grimes is considered to be one of the most exciting electro musicians to have emerged from Canada in recent years. She released her third album 'Visions' in 2012 and was met with huge acclaim by critics for its innovation and creativity regarding production and melody. After finding support from the likes of UK publications such as NME, Grimes found herself with a brand new following and suddenly she was propelled up festival lineups and had larger stages to perform upon.

However due to the style of Grimes' sound and the stage show that she had originally designed, she maintains a sense of intimacy and darkness which suits her twisted music well. The musicians onstage help her to craft the tones of 'Visions' and the likes of 'Oblivion' sound absolutely perfect when compared to the record. 'Genesis' is the real highlight as Grimes attacks this ethereal, anthemic piece of alt-electro with so much force the whole crowd cannot help but jump along in complete amazement.

A very authentic concert with a lot of dance. Guest appearances, her top hits and a cover of Ave Maria was mixed in well composed flavor.

I missed some songs from the latest album she never played, like world princess part 2. The show also felt all too short. Before she finished off with the banger kill V maim she said she doesn't like doing encore so she would just play it right now instead. She seemed very insecure during the whole concert and kept apologizing for not speaking japanese, interrupting her singing and so on. She probably need more stage experience to feel more comfortable or maybe it was all a bit of an act to play the role of a cute girl, in the lines of the japanese ideals. But as soon as she got caught up in the performance, the insecurity went away.

I guess I respect that she didn't do the encore but it is an element to me that makes the end of an concert more satisfying so I was a bit dissapointed.

Anyway, great show and good crowd!

This artist is one of the best I have ever come across. The way she puts art and music together is very unique. This is a unique individual who is very talented. I can't wait to see her live, because it is on my budget list. I have been watching, and listening to her music for over 10 years now. It never gets old. She is fearless in the face of a world that is out to get people. She made herself by herself and that is very respectable in my opinion. I watched her grow as an artist from being a little nervous on stage to bring completely confident. I was really impressed by that, because that is not easy to do. I hope she has a great career and I look forward to any music her, her brother or friends release.

I saw Grimes in concert in Lakewood when she or they were opening for Lana Del Rey and honestly it was terrifying. I nearly went deaf. The entire crowd was really scared. I don't know what it is but they sound horrible live. They sound so much better not live. I didn't enjoy their performance and I don't plan on seeing them live again because that was really scary and it was so loud and painful to have to hear that for an hour. I do not recommend seeing them in concert.

We saw Grimes in Nottingham on the 8th of March '16. I'll preface this by saying it is the best gig we've EVER been to! She was mesmerising, her enthusiasm infectious. The venue, Rock City, was perfect for seeing Grimes due to various levels surrounding the stage. We watched from the balcony and had a stunning view of this spectacular show. She is an absolute genius and a sweetheart to boot. I 100% recommend you buy tickets to her show. Do it!!

This was the last show of her tour and she didn't disappoint. Her voice was fantastic and she really confident on stage with her dance moves She did try to have a convo with the audience but seemed all over the place.

The crowd was very engaged and danced to every song, though a bit aggressive at times. The set list was more of old tracks from her 2012 album Visions. I was hoping for more tracks from art angels like butterfly.

What an intense show from Grimes at the Trianon! I was expecting her venue for a long time now, and wasn't disappointed a bit...
The Trianon is a rather small place and it was pretty fun to see the crowd going crazy on her hits.
I particularly enjoyed her live versions of Realiti, Be a body and of course Kill V Maim, which ended the show as everybody went wild.
I can't wait for her to come back, hopefully on a bigger stage :)

Saw Grimes on 11/25/15 in Chicago. Incredibly high energy set that had everyone in the crowd dancing and going crazy. Her live vocal performance was outstanding, especially for the last show on the tour.

Grimes also goes out of her way to meet her fans after most shows, which is absolutely amazing for an artist of her popularity. I recommend her show to anyone, especially if you enjoy dancing.