5 Facts About Grimes' Album Visions

Recorded in three weeks Grimes made Visions in her Montreal apartment during August 2011, working entirely in Apple’s GarageBand.

Minimal equipment used She relied on just a Roland Juno-G keyboard, vocal pedals, and a sampler — no studio or expensive gear.

A DIY breakthrough The album was produced on a single laptop with no outside help, proving a hit record can come from a bedroom setup.

No professional studio Every track was recorded and mixed in her apartment, not a commercial studio.

Quick creative burst The entire album came together in 21 days, showing how constraints can fuel creativity.