Grimes Ushers in a New Era of Internet Infestation
Claire Boucher, known as Grimes, has long embodied the vibe of the internet—both its allure and its unease. Have you ever mistaken a shadow in your kitchen for a cockroach? Your mind tricks you, sensing a hidden threat in an overlooked corner. Although your space is safe, the uneasy sensation remains.
Her music video for "Artificial Angels" channels this feeling, portraying the unsettling reality of digital life in 2025. It evokes the disorienting effect of internet-assisted experiences through its relentless barrage of imagery.
A Digital Landscape of Unease
- The video features numerous establishing shots reminiscent of generative AI demo reels.
- Grimes dances amid Grok’s shifting virtual AI companions.
- Cavemen appear smoking cigarettes branded with the OpenAI logo.
- Chaotic cartoon overlays simulate the overwhelming nature of information overload.
"This is how it feels to be hunted by something smarter than you,"
an intentionally primitive AI-generated voice states at the start and end of the track.
The song and video deliver an impact meant to be experienced briefly—startling in the moment but soon fading, like a disturbing sight glimpsed during a morning walk.
Author's Summary
Grimes’ “Artificial Angels” captures the eerie, overwhelming sensation of living amid relentless AI-driven online chaos, blending unsettling visuals with poignant sound.