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Visions (Grimes Album)
''Visions'' is the third studio album by Canadian musician Grimes. It was released through 4AD on January 31, 2012. Her first since signing with 4AD, the album was recorded entirely on Apple's GarageBand software in Grimes' apartment over a three-week period. It was mixed by Grimes and her manager, Sebastian Cowan, at their La Brique Studio Space in Montreal. ''Visions'' was streamed on the NPR website a week before it was released in the United States. ''Visions'' was acclaimed by music critics and was included in several year-end lists. The album's two singles, " Oblivion" and "Genesis", were named among the best songs of 2012 by many publications including ''Rolling Stone, Pitchfork'' and ''NME''. It has also appeared on several decade-end lists, with '' Gorilla vs. Bear'' naming it the best album of the decade and ''Pitchfork'' naming "Oblivion" as the second best song of the decade. It was also ranked as the 252nd best album of all time by ''NME''. ''Visions'' won a Juno ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grimes
Claire Elise Boucher (; born March 17, 1988), known professionally as Grimes, is a Canadian musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer. Her early work has been described as extending from "lo-fi R&B" to futuristic dance-pop, and has incorporated influences from electronic music, hip hop, and rock. Her lyrics often touch on science fiction and feminist themes. She has released five studio albums. Born and raised in Vancouver (later moving to Montreal), Grimes began releasing music independently in the late 2000s, releasing two albums, '' Geidi Primes'' and '' Halfaxa'', in 2010 on Arbutus Records. She subsequently signed with 4AD and rose to prominence with the release of her third studio album, '' Visions'', in 2012. ''Visions'' includes the singles " Genesis" and " Oblivion" and received the Canadian music industry Juno Award for Electronic Album of the Year. Following this, her fourth studio album, ''Art Angels'', was released in 2015 and received critical pra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rolling Stone
''Rolling Stone'' is an American monthly magazine that focuses on music, politics, and popular culture. It was founded in San Francisco, California, in 1967 by Jann Wenner, and the music critic Ralph J. Gleason. It was first known for its coverage of rock music and political reporting by Hunter S. Thompson. In the 1990s, the magazine broadened and shifted its focus to a younger readership interested in youth-oriented television shows, film actors, and popular music. It has since returned to its traditional mix of content, including music, entertainment, and politics. The first magazine was released in 1967 and featured John Lennon on the cover and was published every two weeks. It is known for provocative photography and its cover photos, featuring musicians, politicians, athletes, and actors. In addition to its print version in the United States, it publishes content through Rollingstone.com and numerous international editions. Penske Media Corporation is the current ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
D'Eon (musician)
Chris d'Eon (born 1985), mononymously known as d'Eon, is a Canadian electronic musician, singer-songwriter, producer, and composer based in Montreal, Quebec. He is known for his musical eclectism, which encompasses various elements of electronica, pop, avant-garde music, and world music. Early life Chris d'Eon began making music at four years old after receiving synthesizers and a sequencer from his parents. He took professional music courses as a teenager before dropping out of his studies entirely. In 2008, d'Eon travelled to the Himalayas and was taught how to play the dramyin by a Tibetan musician. During this trip, he moved to the Dip Tse Chok Ling monastery and didn't speak for months. This trip greatly influenced his musical eclecticism, as upon returning to Canada, d'Eon began incorporating dramyin and other elements of Eastern music into his music. Career 2009-2010: ''Wa Al-'Asr'', ''Æon'', and ''Palinopsia'' d'Eon's first music released was the second half of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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