Just before putting Grimes on the April cover of Dazed & Confused, we visited the 23-year-old singer in her studio for a quick chat. With her new album out now - streamed on Dazed Digital last week - and the Hedi Slimane-shot Dazed cover, Claire Boucher is riding high at the moment. Styled by Robbie Spencer using Givenchy Haute Couture, the Dazed shoot shows a black and white side to a very colourful girl. In this Alex Craig-directed documentary, shown here exclusively on Dazed Digital, Grimes talks about the purpose of her music and why she prefers elasticated garments to buttons...

Dazed & Confused's April issue is out today

Film by Alex Craig
Oblivion content directed by Emily Kai Bock
Produced by Lauren Ford
Special Thanks to Rich from 4AD Records

Cover and image from Dazed & Confused April issue:
Photography Hedi Slimane
Styling Robbie Spencer