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Alice Glass is the enigmatic vocalist for the Toronto-based punk-synth duo Crystal Castles. Her fearless live performances and vocals, so distorted they are rarely distinguishable, contribute to her rabid, fast-growing fan base.

In 2003, Alice Glass hooked up with Ethan Kath to form Crystal Castles, self-releasing their first single in 2005, on MySpace, a track called ”Alice Practice.” The tune was meant as nothing more than a vocals check but attracted attention from various labels that led to a bidding war.

In March of 2008, the band released Crystal Castles, their first full-length studio album, hitting No. 47 on the UK charts. Prior to that they released a handful of singles, including “Air War” and “Courtship Dating/Tell Me What To Swallow."

Along with establishing a growing fan base, Alice Glass and Crystal Castles have shown a tendency to ignite plenty of controversy. Her wild on-stage antics during the Glastonbury festival in June 2008, forced organizers to shut down their set early, an incident that hints at the band’s reputation as a great live act.

Heineken Open'er Festival 2009

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