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“It's really hard to be on stage and packing your gear when people who just saw you play are in the room, because they all just want to talk to you.”

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Grimes

Grimes, born Claire Boucher, is a Canadian electronic musician, singer, and songwriter. She is known for her unique musical style and artistic image, blending elements of electronic, pop, indie, and experimental music. Grimes' music features dreamlike melodies and creative lyrics, which have won her a global fanbase. more

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“[There's] a joke that I've done forever: 'Nowadays they say that the largest majority of people will be Latino and you'll tell scary stories to your grandkids: "A long time ago when I was growing up, there used to be people who were white," and the kid says, "Really?" and you say, "Yeah, like the man who cuts our grass."' I've had that line forever and I love it.”

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