Entertainment · Music · 2 days ago
Grimes releases “Accelerando” from AI-inspired album Psy Opera
Grimes has released “Accelerando,” the first song from her upcoming album Psy Opera.
The singer made the track with frequent collaborator VADAKIN.
The album is inspired by artificial intelligence and explores the possibility of humans becoming extinct, as well as subjects including war, religion and a former partner.
Grimes says she did not use generative AI to make the album’s music.
Psy Opera will be her first album since Miss Anthropocene, released in 2020, and her first on her own label.
The song’s release gives listeners an early look at the project’s sound and themes.
Grimes has not announced when the album will be released.
Grimes released “Accelerando,” the first song from her forthcoming album Psy Opera, on October 9, 2026.
The track was made in collaboration with VADAKIN.
Grimes describes Psy Opera as an AI-inspired concept album, but says she did not use generative AI to make its songs.
The album will be her first since 2020’s Miss Anthropocene and her first on her own label, Nazgul Recording LLC.
No release date for Psy Opera had been announced in the reports.
- Who
- Grimes released the song, made in collaboration with VADAKIN.
- What
- She released “Accelerando,” the first song from her forthcoming album Psy Opera.
- When
- October 9, 2026.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- Psy Opera is an AI-inspired concept album. Grimes has described it as exploring the potential for human extinction at the hands of AI and the role humans have in creating it.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
We’re building gods.
Welcome to the game
When everyone has the same tools that can make professional quality stuff, then you get to see the actual talent, like, really rise to the top,
Grimes told Interview that she had recorded a new AI-themed album called Psy Opera.
Grimes released “Accelerando,” the first song from Psy Opera.
A music video for “Accelerando” was scheduled to go live later that day.
- Lead single
- Accelerando
- Collaborator
- VADAKIN
- Album
- Psy Opera
- Previous album
- Miss Anthropocene, released in 2020
- Label
- Nazgul Recording LLC
Sources
Related news
Rosalía Performs “Reliquia” En Pointe and “Magnolias” in the Rain on SNL
Bronchitis forces Barry Manilow to cancel Las Vegas shows
Frank Carter has man removed after dispute over women’s mosh pit in Denver
The Raconteurs Reunite onstage at Jack White’s Nashville Show
Charli XCX brings Tinashe onstage at Austin City Limits Festival
Ella Langley cancels Tulsa concert after security threat, returns to stage in Texas
Geordie Greep Cancels Five US Shows After Misconduct Allegation
Ella Langley Cancels Tulsa Concert After Security Threat Report
Mike Love faces serious health challenges, John Stamos says
Journey drummer Deen Castronovo hospitalized after Tulsa concert emergency
Alanis Morissette announces her first holiday album, due Nov. 6
