“I had this instrument that I built in high school. It was a huge, six-foot-long stringed instrument, and I started playing with that amplified and singing through power electronic stuff. I played those shows, and it would blow the lid off of everybody, and everybody would flip out.”

American singer, songwriter, and musician

Natalie Laura Mering, known professionally as Weyes Blood, is an American singer, songwriter, and musician. She is part of a generation of artists who blend pop, folk, and experimental sounds into a distinctive modern style. Weyes Blood is known for her richly arranged songs and reflective writing. Her work often carries a thoughtful, atmospheric quality, with songs that draw on emotion, memory, and a sense of distance.