Alison Wonderland Accuses Grimes and Anyma of Copying Her Visuals in Coachella Performance

Alison Wonderland has expressed frustration over the alleged copying of her visuals by Grimes and Anyma during their Coachella performances.

Bass music sensation Alison Wonderland has raised eyebrows after calling Anyma and Grimes out for allegedly copying her visuals.  The debate comes as the artists featured a visual of Grimes nude trapped within the screen and trying to get out.  Alison Wonderland has pointed out that she used a similar visual of herself during her Whyte Fang debut at Coachella last year.

Alison Wonderland has been a prominent figure in the electronic music scene since her debut album “Run” in 2015. Both as Alison Wonderland and Whyte Fang, she has earned widespread acclaim for her eclectic sound palate and captivating performances.  Moreover, she has outspokenly defended mamas in the music industry following the birth of her son Max.

Singer-songwriter and producer Grimes is famous for her genre-defying vocals and avant-garde aesthetic.  Grimes and Anyma, the Italian-bred artist and Afterlife co-founder, have recently collaborated on numerous tracks and performances.  Furthermore, the two just hard-launched their relationship ahead of their Coachella performances.

Fans and industry members alike had plenty to say on social media about the debacle.  DJ/producer Azzecca had her own thoughts on Grimes’ performance, to which Wonderland replied “She copied my visuals so I’m off it lol.” Furthermore, an Alison Wonderland fan commented “I can’t handle a father/Anyma beef.” Wonderland then swiftly responded, saying “Shouldn’t have ripped my visuals so hard.”

Some fans are defending Grimes and Anyma, noting that “the person “stuck inside the screen”… is anyma’s whole thing.” Others have sided with Alison Wonderland – noting that “‘borrowing’, ‘appropriating’, [and] ‘mirroring’” is alarmingly common in the industry.  Neither Grimes nor Anyma have responded directly to Alison Wonderland’s allegations. 

This latest debacle is certainly not the last time the bounds of artistic originality will rise to the forefront.  Ultimately, the music industry constantly toes the line between drawing from the old to make the new.  Nonetheless, hopefully the artists can settle this debate amicably like John Summit with Off the Grid.  In the meantime, head over to Alison Wonderland’s website to stay updated.

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Having grown up just an earshot from Ultra Miami’s venue Bayfront Park, it was next to impossible for me not to fall in love with electronic music. My love for music was evidently strong enough for me to write my college essay on festival culture and continue attending Ultra for 10+ years now. I have always had a knack for writing and the power of words, which I continued cultivating through a Philosophy degree in college. Now, I am finishing up law school and hope to merge my passions by working in the music industry. I am an avid traveler and am certainly not afraid to hop on a plane for a music event. My next bucket list items to attend are Tomorrowland in Belgium and ADE in the Netherlands. Though the list could go on forever, some of my favorite artists include Franky Wah, Kevin de Vries, Eli Brown, and John Summit.

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