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Alice Glass

Alice Glass is the professional name of Margaret Osborn, a Canadian singer and songwriter from Toronto.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Alice Glass is the professional name of Margaret Osborn, a Canadian singer and songwriter from Toronto. She is best known as the co-founder and former frontwoman of the electronic band Crystal Castles and later as a solo artist, releasing her debut EP in 2017 and her debut album *Prey//IV* in 2022.

Early life

Alice Glass was born Margaret Osborn in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on 25 August 1988. Sources identify her as Canadian and note her birth name and birthplace.

Crystal Castles

She is best known for co-founding Crystal Castles, an electronic music group, and for being its former frontwoman. Coverage of her career places her rise to prominence through the band before her departure in 2014.

Solo career

After leaving Crystal Castles, Glass launched a solo career in 2014. Her solo releases include the 2017 self-titled EP and the 2022 album *Prey//IV*.

Public profile

Glass has been covered for her distinctive performance style and for music that explores vulnerability and trauma. Mainstream coverage and artist biographies describe her as a notable voice in electronic and alternative music.

Key facts

  • Alice Glass is the stage name of Margaret Osborn, a Canadian singer and songwriter from Toronto.
  • She co-founded the electronic band Crystal Castles and served as its frontwoman.
  • She began her solo career in 2014 after leaving the band.
  • Her self-titled debut EP was released in 2017.
  • Her first full-length solo album, *Prey//IV*, was released in February 2022.
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Canadian context

Alice Glass is a Canadian musician from Toronto, and her career is part of Canada’s electronic and alternative music scene.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Alice Glass?
Alice Glass is the stage name of Margaret Osborn, a Canadian singer and songwriter best known as the co-founder and former frontwoman of Crystal Castles.
What is Alice Glass’s real name?
Her birth name is Margaret Osborn.
When was Alice Glass born?
She was born on 25 August 1988.
Where is Alice Glass from?
She is from Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
When did Alice Glass start her solo career?
She began her solo career in 2014 after leaving Crystal Castles.
What are Alice Glass’s main solo releases?
Her solo releases include the 2017 EP *Alice Glass* and the album *Prey//IV*, released in 2022.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alice_Glass
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, birthplace, Canadian nationality, Crystal Castles role, solo career, EP and album release dates.
  2. AllMusic — https://www.allmusic.com/artist/alice-glass-mn0001461154
    Supports: Biographical description of Alice Glass as a vocalist and musician who launched a solo career after leaving Crystal Castles.
  3. Apple Music — https://music.apple.com/us/artist/alice-glass/271847266
    Supports: Artist biography, Toronto origin, birth date, Crystal Castles background, solo releases including 'Stillbirth', EP, and *Prey//IV*.
  4. Los Angeles Times — https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/la-et-ms-alice-glass-20180425-story.html
    Supports: Toronto origin, former Crystal Castles role, solo EP, and 2014 departure context.