Weyes Blood, also known as Natalie Laura Mering, is an American singer-songwriter and musician whose unique sound and style has gained her critical acclaim and a devoted following. With a hauntingly beautiful voice and a penchant for blending vintage and contemporary sounds, Weyes Blood has become one of the most compelling artists in the indie music scene today.

Born in Santa Monica, California in 1988, Mering grew up in a musical family and began playing piano at a young age. She attended college at the University of California, Santa Cruz where she studied music, and after graduation, she moved to New York City to pursue a career in music.

Mering's debut album, The Outside Room, was released in 2011, but it was her 2016 album, Front Row Seat to Earth, that brought her wider recognition. The album, produced by Chris Cohen, showcased Mering's unique blend of folk, psychedelic, and classic pop influences, and earned critical acclaim for its lush, dreamy soundscapes and introspective lyrics.

Her 2019 album, Titanic Rising, further cemented her status as one of the most exciting voices in indie music today. The album was produced by Jonathan Rado of Foxygen and features lush arrangements, sweeping melodies, and Mering's hauntingly beautiful vocals. Titanic Rising was praised for its introspective lyrics, which explore themes of love, loss, and the passage of time.

Last year she released her most recent album, And In The Darkness, Hearts Aglow. With her usual melancholy tone and lyrics fit for the age, Mering encompasses the struggles of recent years. Hitting the nail on the head, La Tonique’s favourite lyrics is one of the first. Speaking of sitting alone at a party, she says, “wondering if anyone knows me, really sees who I am – it’s been so long since I felt really known.”

In addition to her solo work, Mering has collaborated with a variety of artists, including Ariel Pink, Drugdealer, and Perfume Genius. She has also been known to incorporate multimedia elements into her live performances, creating immersive experiences that further showcase her unique vision.

Overall, Weyes Blood is an artist who defies easy categorization, blending elements of folk, pop, and psychedelia into a sound that is uniquely her own. With each new release, she continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in indie music, creating works that are both deeply personal and universally resonant. If you haven't yet discovered the hauntingly beautiful music of Weyes Blood, now is the time to start exploring her unique sound and style.

Midway through a pretty much sold out run, Weyes Blood is set to take Meow Wolf by storm in Santa Fe, NM on Wednesday 29 March.