Grimes Shares New Song "I Wanna Be Software"

Believe it or not, the song pays homage to technology

BY Emilie Richardson-DupuisPublished Jul 28, 2023

Grimes appears to be into making music again after cryptically calling it her "side quest," and has released a new single, "I Wanna Be Software," following a series of TikToks teases last week.

Given Grimes's excitement about technology and AI, it's unsurprising that she released a track about wanting to be software — and it's a catchy one at that, with all the robot voices and dream pop synths one would expect given the subject matter. The single was produced by noted Weeknd collaborator Illangelo. You can hear it below.

This is Grimes's first release featuring her real voice and not an AI clone since her June collaboration with Anyma, "Welcome to the Opera," which marked her return to music after somewhat of a hiatus. Fans are still awaiting her upcoming album BOOK 1, which she delayed due to "minor legal stuff."

 

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