“We haven't evolved as loners, we need each other. It's easy to believe in the illusion of technology bringing us closer together. But if you were to protest that and say, 'I'm not going to use a smartphone, I'm not going to use email, I'm not going to use social media,' it's like you're no longer a part of humanity.”

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.