Alice Glass
Electronic · CA · Active since 1988

Alice Glass

Aggressive, glitch-heavy electronic pop that balances haunting vulnerability with industrial-strength defiance. Perfect for high-stakes catharsis and dark nights.

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Alice Glass creates music that feels like a beautiful object being shattered in slow motion. It is a high-contrast world where sugary, pop-adjacent melodies are frequently interrupted by jagged shards of industrial noise and bit-crushed percussion. The sound is claustrophobic yet expansive, capturing the feeling of a panic attack that slowly transforms into a battle cry. It is electronic music with a human pulse, often sounding like it was recorded inside a malfunctioning supercomputer.

What truly sets her apart is the way she uses her voice as both a weapon and a shield. She moves effortlessly from a fragile, ghostly whisper to a piercing, distorted scream, often within the same track. This vocal versatility is layered over production that favors harsh textures and unpredictable glitching, creating a sense of constant tension. Unlike her contemporaries in the electropop sphere, Glass never polishes away the grit, leaning into the discomfort of raw, abrasive soundscapes.

For those new to her solo work, the self-titled EP or the album Prey//IV are the essential starting points. These records showcase her ability to craft infectious hooks while maintaining a dark, experimental edge. It is music for the moments when you need to feel powerful in the face of chaos, or when you simply want to disappear into a wall of beautiful, rhythmic noise.

Margaret Osborn (born 25 August 1988), known professionally as Alice Glass, is a Canadian singer and songwriter. She is the co-founder and former frontwoman of the electronic band Crystal Castles. In 2014, she embarked on a solo career. She released her eponymous debut EP in 2017. Her solo debut album, Prey//IV, was released in February 2022.
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