#Grimes Contributes “AI Lullaby” to Algorithmic Mood Music Startup

Grimes has partnered with Endel—an algorithm-based mood music startup—for a collaborative new project called “AI Lullaby.” Featuring original music and vocals from Grimes, it’s available on the Endel iOS app until December 23. (It will be available via Android and Amazon Alexa later this year.) The experience is meant to help “improve both sleep and wellness in children and adults.”

According to Endel, the project was inspired by Grimes’ experience as a new mother. It was a collaboration between Grimes, Oleg Stavitsky (entrepreneur), Dmitry Evgrafov (sound designer and composer), and Protey Temen (artist and visual director). 

“I think, if approached properly, AI has the ability to radically fix our world,” Grimes said in a statement. “I appreciate Endel because they represent the growing trend of humane technology. I hope that the fields of AI safety, research, philosophy, as well as humane AI and spiritual technology etc. can grow a lot in the coming years. We’ll need it!”

Proceeds from the new project will go to the nonprofits A.I. for Everyone and the Naked Heart Foundation. 

Grimes’ new album Miss Anthropocene came out earlier this year. Read Pitchfork’s interview with Grimes about the new album.