Canadian singer Grimes apologized to fans on Saturday after her Coachella set was affected by technical problems. She took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to express her regrets.
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"It was one of the first times I outsourced essential things like rekordbox bpm's and organizing tracks on the sd card," she mentioned. She typically handles all aspects of her show herself, but decided to save time by letting someone else take care of these tasks. Her music combines elements of synthpop and techno.
Grimes, also known as Claire Boucher, appeared in videos on social media expressing frustration by screaming, pausing songs, and clarifying to the crowd that her tracks were all “double the tempo,” causing challenges in mixing them.
As reported by media sources like Variety, the set was abruptly ended, and Grimes exited the stage midway through her hit song “Genesis.”
She later described it in her apology as “sonic chaos on my end trying to guess how stuff was sounding for u guys.”
Grimes was performing at Coachella.
Grimes was performing at Coachella.
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The incident sparked different reactions online. One viral post on X showed sympathy for Grimes, comparing her experience to a common nightmare where your teeth fall out and everyone laughs. However, others criticized the singer for not being prepared for one of the biggest festivals of the year.
In her apology, Grimes mentioned that she would personally organize all the files next week before her performance at Coachella's second weekend. She also mentioned that there were some valuable lessons learned from the experience.
"I've spent months working on this show, creating music and visuals. I admit I'm not in the best mood right now. But I promise that next week will be perfect, I will make sure everything goes smoothly."
"Please forgive me! With love, always."
Editor's P/S:
Grimes' Coachella performance was marred by technical difficulties, leaving fans disappointed and the singer apologetic. Her reliance on outsourcing certain aspects of her show led to a chaotic set with tempo issues and mixing challenges. Despite the setbacks, Grimes acknowledged the lessons learned and promised a seamless performance at Coachella's second weekend.
The incident sparked mixed reactions online, with some expressing sympathy for Grimes' predicament while others criticized her lack of preparation. However, Grimes' apology and commitment to improving her performance demonstrate her dedication to delivering a memorable experience for her fans. By taking responsibility for the technical issues and vowing to personally organize her files, Grimes aims to prevent a repeat of the unfortunate events that plagued her first Coachella set.
