Grimes’ highly anticipated Coachella set this weekend didn’t go as planned. While the show got off to a bang – Grimes was arriving on a futuristic spider-like vehicle – technical difficulties plagued the latter half of her performance.
Grimes apologized to fans for the issues on social media after the show and vowed to deliver a flawless set the following weekend.
What happened?
Around the midpoint of her 50-minute set, Grimes encountered problems with the pace of the song. Songs began to be played at double the speed, creating a feeling of frustration and improvisation. Grimes attempted to explain the issues to the audience by admitting the mistake of outsourcing essential tasks such as track organization.
Fan reactions and moving forward
Despite technical hiccups, Grimes managed to perform some unreleased material and a visually stunning stage show. Reactions on social media were mixed, with some expressing disappointment and others praising her honesty and improvement.
Grimes assured fans that lessons have been learned. She plans to personally handle all track preparations for next weekend’s performances, guaranteeing a smoother and more enjoyable experience for everyone.
Coachella and technical difficulties
Grimes wasn’t the only artist to face technical challenges at Coachella this year. Other artists such as The Japanese House and Lana Del Rey faced similar problems. Hopefully, the festival can iron out these technical glitches next weekend for a smoother experience for both artists and attendees.
Grimes: a career retrospective
Canadian electronic music artist Grimes has released five studio albums to date. Their latest singles, “Welcome to the Opera,” “I Wanna Be Software,” and “Nothing Lasts Forever” were released in 2023.
Grimes’ early work explored a mixture of noise and industrial influences. As her career progressed, she incorporated pop elements and gained mainstream recognition with albums such as “Art Angels” (2015) and “Miss Anthropocene” (2020).
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