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Primed 4 SXSW ’12

By MICHAEL MAROTTA  |  March 9, 2012

GRIMES | Listen: "Oblivion" | If you're not already privy to Grimes, then you probably haven't read this far, anyway. Montreal electro-pop celestial Claire Boucher's third record is a stylish force of electronic waves that sets her apart in a crowded field of female pop artists. Grimes's latest video, for the pulsating "Oblivion," features footage of Olympic Stadium (during a motocross race), former home of the dearly departed Montreal Expos. Le sigh. Grimes hit Great Scott on March 26.

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