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WELL LOVEDFANS SAY UNDERRATED

Grimes

experimental electronic·Music·established·Canada
20
QUALITY-TO-FAME GAP SCORE
/100
LISTENERS
8.2M
YT SUBS
1.4M
SOCIAL
2.4M
CHAMPIONS
0

Grimes is Claire Elise Boucher, a Canadian musician born in Vancouver in 1988 who creates experimental electronic music blending multiple genres. She gained prominence with her 2012 album Visions and is known for hits like 'Genesis' and 'Oblivion'.

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (5)
  • Management with Roc Nation
  • Major label deals with 4AD and Columbia Records
  • Publishing deal with Sony/ATV
  • Multiple Juno Awards winner
  • Topped Hype Machine's Most Blogged Artists in 2012
WHAT FANS SAY (5)

New single is like Art Angels and Miss Anthropocene had a child

Last.fm user · lastfm

it's actually somehow better than that tbh. best single since realiti

Last.fm user · lastfm

wait... shinigami eyes is a good single...

Last.fm user · lastfm

Her downgrade is actually crazy

Last.fm user · lastfm

i still cant believe she got cummed into by elon musk 😭😭😭😭

Last.fm user · lastfm
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FREQUENTLY ASKED (5)
Q:Is Grimes underrated?

Grimes has a Quality-to-Fame Gap Score of 20 out of 100. fans across Reddit, YouTube comments, and music forums independently describe them as underrated or a hidden gem. they have notable achievements including management with roc nation.

Q:What genre is Grimes?

Grimes works in experimental electronic originating from Canada (British Columbia). As a music artist at the "established" level, Grimes has a Wikipedia presence and is categorized within the broader experimental electronic scene. They are signed to a major label.

Q:How many monthly listeners does Grimes have?

Grimes has approximately 8.2M monthly listeners on Spotify. They also have 1.4M YouTube subscribers and approximately 2.4M combined social media followers. A substantial audience, though the gap analysis identifies areas where recognition still lags behind quality.

Q:Who are similar artists to Grimes?

Fans of Grimes often also enjoy Purity Ring, Crystal Castles, Björk, FKA twigs, HEALTH. These artists share common ground in the experimental electronic space and/or the Canada music scene. If you appreciate Grimes's approach to experimental electronic, these artists offer similar qualities.

Q:Why isn't Grimes more famous?

With a Gap Score of 20/100, Grimes's artistic quality significantly exceeds their current level of recognition (established). Contributing factors: their genre leans experimental, which streaming algorithms tend to under-promote compared to more commercially accessible styles.

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