The Blow is an American electro pop band, comprising Khaela Maricich and Melissa Dyne.
[1] It was formed as a solo project by Maricich in 2002, and she was joined by Jona Bechtolt, from Yacht, from 2004 to 2007.
Soon afterwards, Maricich began working with K Records, releasing Bonus Album in 2002 and The Concussive Caress in 2003.
[9] In 2004, Maricich began collaborating with Jona Bechtolt, and The Blow relocated to Portland.
[11] The recording was completed in 2012 and includes guest appearances from Rostam Batmanglij, Bashiri Johnson, Sarab Singh, Mirah Zeitlyn, Rainy Orteca, Brian Patrick Hill, and Brian Taylor.