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Lights (musician)

Lights, born Valerie Anne Poxleitner, is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and musician from Timmins, Ontario.

Updated August 1, 20261 min readCited sources

Lights is the stage name of Valerie Anne Poxleitner, a Canadian singer-songwriter from Timmins, Ontario, known for electropop, synth-pop, and electronic rock.

What it is

Lights is a Canadian musician who blends electronic pop with rock elements, featuring synthesizers, guitar, and layered vocals. She began her career as a songwriter and released her debut EP *Lights* in 2008, followed by her debut studio album *The Listening* in 2009.

Why it matters

Lights has been a notable figure in Canadian music since the late 2000s, winning Juno Awards including New Artist of the Year (2009) and Pop Album of the Year for *Little Machines*. Her charting singles and multiple studio albums have earned her recognition within the Canadian music industry.

Key details

Born April 11, 1987, Lights is married to musician Beau Bokan (since 2012). Her discography includes albums such as *Siberia*, *Little Machines*, and *Skin & Earth*. She has been active since 2001 and continues to release music.

In short

  • Lights is the stage name of Valerie Anne Poxleitner, a Canadian electropop artist.
  • She won the 2009 Juno Award for New Artist of the Year.
  • Her music blends electronic pop with rock, using synthesizers and guitar.
  • She is married to musician Beau Bokan.
Canadian angle

Lights is a Canadian artist from Timmins, Ontario, and her career has been closely tied to the Canadian music industry, including multiple Juno Awards and Canadian chart success.

Quick questions

Who is Lights?
Lights is the stage name of Canadian singer-songwriter Valerie Anne Poxleitner, known for pop and electronic-influenced music.
What genre of music does Lights make?
Her music is commonly described as electropop, synth-pop, and electronic rock.
Has Lights won any awards?
Yes. She has won Juno Awards, including New Artist of the Year in 2009.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lights_(musician)
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, birthplace, nationality, occupations, genres, years active, spouse, and general biography.
  2. Apple Music — https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/lights/275263062
    Supports: Canadian origin, birth date, and artist description.
  3. Last.fm — https://www.last.fm/music/Lights/+wiki
    Supports: Canadian musician description, debut EP and album timing, and Juno Award information.
  4. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lights_discography
    Supports: Discography summary, early songwriting work, and release chronology.