Karl Blau is a multi-instrumentalist, singer, and DIY icon who helped turn his hometown of Anacortes, Washington, into an indie-music mecca. He has released more than 40 records in 20-odd years, many self-released in handmade packaging and mailed to subscribers, and others on iconic indie Northwest labels K, Knw-Yr-Own, Marriage Records. Blau has toured solo and with Laura Veirs, D+, Your Heart Breaks, Earth, the Microphones and more with over 1,000 performances to date.
Blau's country/soul album entitled “Introducing” was released on May 13th on Bella Union, London and Raven Marching Band Records, Portland, OR, shining brilliantly with Tucker Martine production (My Morning Jacket, Neko Case, Laura Veirs, Camera Obscura) Check out the official video of single "Fallin' Rain"