Grimes Teases New Project and 2026 Releases
- Grimes returned to the stage on April 13, 2026, with a surprise guest appearance during Cobrah's set at the Coachella festival in Indio, California.
- During the set, Grimes debuted a new track titled Sign From God, which she co-wrote with the Swedish singer-songwriter Cobrah.
- The new song is part of a larger body of work scheduled for release in 2026.
Grimes returned to the stage on April 13, 2026, with a surprise guest appearance during Cobrah’s set at the Coachella festival in Indio, California. The performance marked the musician’s first live appearance in over a year.
During the set, Grimes debuted a new track titled Sign From God
, which she co-wrote with the Swedish singer-songwriter Cobrah. According to a source cited by Page Six, the appearance was a last-minute surprise and serves as a precursor to a forthcoming project.
Forthcoming Musical Projects
The new song is part of a larger body of work scheduled for release in 2026. While the specific format of the upcoming project has not been officially confirmed, previous reports from the Grimes Wiki suggest that her sixth studio album, expected in 2026, may be released as a series of mini albums rather than a traditional full-length format.
This return to music follows a period of relative inactivity. In February 2023, Grimes indicated she was working on music for the first time in a significant period, though that material was not intended for the project originally titled Book 1.
Performance Context and History
The April 13, 2026, appearance follows a tumultuous history with the Coachella festival. In 2024, Grimes’ performance at the event was marked by significant technical failures, resulting in her expressing frustration on stage. While she has made a limited number of live appearances since the 2024 incident, she has spent much of the intervening time offline focusing on new material.
Personal and Legal Background
Grimes’ return to the public eye coincides with ongoing legal disputes with Elon Musk. The two share three children: X Æ A-Xii, Exa Dark Sideræl and Techno Mechanicus, stemming from a relationship that lasted between 2018 and 2022.
In 2023, Grimes filed a lawsuit against Musk for custody. The legal battle has spanned two states, Texas and California, and has included claims regarding withheld passports and periods of separation from her children.