Singer Weyes Blood reflects on a lifetime of experiences: It feels as if I've gone through countless lives

Weyes Blood, the ethereal Los Angeles-born singer-songwriter, is heavily influenced by the counterculture movements of the 1960s and 70s, which her parents were a part of. However, she also recognizes that the nostalgia for the past has become toxic for people her age who are trying to navigate the rapidly changing modern world. She believes that it is harder for her generation to have the same opportunities as their parents, such as buying a house or finding stable careers. Despite her interest in the past, she is aware of the negative aspects of nostalgia, especially in a political context. While Weyes Blood's music has been compared to artists like Karen Carpenter and Joni Mitchell, her lyrics address contemporary concerns, including the environment, technology's impact on relationships, and loneliness. Her latest album, And In the Darkness, Hearts Aglow, has received critical acclaim, with The Times ranking it as the best album of 2022. The album has been described as a collection of beautiful ballads that explore love, loss, and ultimately, hope. Weyes Blood's music reflects her empathy towards the challenges of the modern world and her frustration with the gridlocked systems that hinder meaningful change. Raised in a religious household, she rejected her upbringing and pursued her artistic vision, experimenting with different genres and styles along the way. She laments the loss of the DIY scene due to the rise of smartphone culture and internet judgment. However, she has hope in younger generations, who she believes are seeking new forms of community and creative inspiration. Despite missing out on Woodstock, Weyes Blood had the opportunity to perform at Glastonbury this year. She describes the festival as having a great vibe and believes that it captures a similar spirit to Woodstock. Now, after participating in New York Fashion Week, she is excited to bring her well-oiled concerts to various cities in the UK. Weyes Blood's performances offer a blend of heavenly sounds and hellish visions, creating a cathartic experience for her audience. She describes her music as a transportation device that allows people to extract different meanings and emotions from it.