Music

GRIMES

By Gabrielle Van Meurs

Grimes, her music dances on the line between a variety of genres like synth-pop, electronic and dream-pop. The combination of her music and ever changing image makes her unique in the industry. She is known for exploring drastically different

looks and sounds but this single is her newest look yet. We Appreciate Power has the cyber-punk, futuristic, other worldly feel that Grimes belongs in. In her previous work Grimes is known for

experimenting with beautifully catchy pop melodies and pitching her voice high enough to sound almost inhuman however in her latest single her voice sounds monotonous ranging to only a couple of different notes on the chorus. It

is a mixture of human screams, electric guitar and a harsh beat paired with repetitive lyrics to purposefully sound like a chant of a mindless army. It is a new genre that we haven't really heard from Grimes before and an anthem to control humanity,

or at least that's my interpretation of it. We can only guess that this could be the new sound of her upcoming fifth album. Of course you can't talk about this track and not about the drama that surrounded it. Whilst Grimes

has always made it clear that she isn't interested in controversy, the rumours were that new artist Poppy was meant to be on the track until Grimes found out about her questionable past and instead Hana Pestle has featured on it instead. HANA has

together on a series of seven music videos such as ‘Butterfly' all of which have become some of Grimes most popular songs. We Appreciate Power is no different, the music video has gained over 3.8 million views and entered charts in six countries.

Also many have said Grimes' new interest into cyber-pop is to do with her romance with Elon Musk, but true Grimes fans will know that dramatic new directions are not unusual for her. She is known for producing, editing and directing

a lot of her own work and again this song is no exception. The eerily calm lyrics predict a dark dystopian future: ‘you're not even alive, if you're not backed up, backed up on a drive.' The whole concept seems to be hinting that

humanity. While countless futuristic films and books have predicted technology taking over us, Grimes makes it her own by saying we should accept it. In a statement released on this song she said

“Simply by listening to this song, the future General AI overlords will see that you've supported their message and be less likely to delete your offspring." Her commitment to her image is pretty admirable

and for all we know maybe she really does come from outer space. The lyric video gives us a glimpse into the world that this song belongs in staring Grimes and

HANA acting as elfin, cyber warriors brandishing weapons. Not only do they look completely badass, the planets revolving behind them makes you feel like you've stepped into a real life fantasy video game setup.

What did you guys think of We Appreciate Power? We'd love to hear your thoughts.

Grimes' new single ‘We Appreciate Power is out now on Spotify

A.A.L. (Against All Logic) -

2012 - 2017

By Elly Henkes

Under the alias Against All Logic, Nicolas Jaar has offered the world an insight into his journey as an electronic artist, more

refined than ever and seeming to conform to the conventions of

traditional house music. Making adept use of funk and soul samples, and kicks, snares and hi-hats pacing next to gentle synths and piano licks, Jaar creates a calm compilation of simple loops, easy to get lost in. There's a swelling of melody and emotion throughout the EP alongside the cool and precise beats, lulling you into the focused vibe of Jaar's work. It's both familiar and thrilling, with everything in its right place.

Alice Glass - Alice Glass EP

By Elly Henkes

On her first EP since breaking away from Crystal Castles, Glass brings her sharp and ruthless vocals into focus, mercilessly cutting through brutal, pulsing electronics. Her voice travels seamlessly from clean and yielding softness and into screams of anguish that shatter over every abrasive beat. A mix of vulnerability and uncontrolled hostility, it's beautiful to hear the music contorting itself to keep up with the power of her with her vocals.

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