Get ready to have your mind blown: Grimes just dropped a new track that’s equal parts dance-floor banger and dystopian nightmare. But here’s where it gets controversial—her latest single, Artificial Angels, isn’t just a song; it’s a chilling exploration of AI, humanity’s future, and the eerie line between creation and destruction. If you thought her post-Elon era was bold, this track takes it to a whole new level.
In Artificial Angels, Grimes dives headfirst into the tech-obsessed, AI-driven themes she’s become known for, blending heavy electroclash beats with lyrics that feel like a machine’s manifesto. The song opens and closes with an AI-altered voice whispering, ‘This is what it feels like to be hunted by something smarter than you.’ And this is the part most people miss—it’s not just a catchy hook; it’s a dark, thought-provoking statement about the power dynamics between humans and machines. Lines like ‘I cannot die, I do not want, there is no revelation / The only thing I covet is my own annihilation’ paint a picture of a cold, calculating intelligence that’s both fascinating and terrifying.
The track isn’t just a philosophical deep dive; it’s also a nod to Grimes’ own evolution as an artist. Co-produced by Grant Boutin and Vadakin (whom Grimes affectionately calls her ‘Atticus Ross’), Artificial Angels subtly references her 2015 album Art Angels, which celebrates its 10th anniversary next month. The single’s artwork? A meme-filled collage that pokes fun at her own internet persona, complete with a cringe-worthy Reddit comment about her ‘fascist era.’ It’s meta, it’s self-aware, and it’s classic Grimes.
Here’s the kicker: Despite the AI-themed lyrics, Grimes insists the only AI in the track is the voice at the beginning and end. In a candid X post, she shared her mixed feelings about AI music, calling it ‘a bit slop-oriented at the moment’ and more about novelty than innovation. ‘It def has the capacity to innovate tho,’ she added, leaving the door open for future experimentation. Bold question for you: Is AI the future of music, or is it a creative dead end? Let’s debate in the comments.
Whether you’re here for the existential dread or the infectious beat, Artificial Angels is a must-listen. It’s Grimes at her most provocative, blending pop sensibilities with a cyber-apocalyptic vision that’ll leave you questioning everything. Stream it now and decide for yourself—is this the sound of the future, or a warning of what’s to come?
