Grimes’ electrifying stage presence, known for its blend of ethereal vocals and pulsating electronic beats, fizzled out this weekend at Coachella. The highly anticipated set devolved into a frustrating display of technical glitches, leaving both the artist and the audience feeling deflated.

Festival attendees reported a series of issues that plagued Grimes’ performance. Songs stuttered and lurched to life at double speed, throwing off the rhythm and forcing Grimes to restart tracks repeatedly. Videos circulating online captured the singer’s growing frustration as she battled through the technical gremlins, shouting in exasperation and visibly defeated. The infectious energy that usually radiates from the stage was replaced by a palpable tension, with the initially hyped crowd falling silent between the botched attempts to get the music going.

In the aftermath of the disastrous performance, Grimes took to social media to express her regret and apologize to her fans. She acknowledged the technical problems, hinting that delegating some pre-show preparations might not have been the best decision. Vowing to learn from the experience, Grimes reassured fans that a “flawless” performance awaited them next weekend at Coachella’s second iteration.

While some fans took to social media to express their sympathy for Grimes’ struggles, others were left disappointed. The technical meltdown overshadowed the artistic merit of the set, leaving many feeling shortchanged. Whether Grimes can salvage the situation and deliver the flawless performance she’s promised remains to be seen. One thing is certain: The technical meltdown will be a talking point for festival attendees and a cautionary tale for Grimes and her team moving forward.