About

Karl-by-the-sea is a Hong Kong-born musician with a sound described as “The Beach Boys meet Mariah Carey”. Drawing inspiration from the funkiness of 60s music and modern R&B grooves, creating music through a synthesized yet organic exploration of peculiar human connections and unorthodox feelings, often paired with his layered, choir-of-one harmonies. Bridging the interior world of songwriting and eclectic live presence, Karl’s performances echo his roots by the sea – ever-changing yet always dynamic.

With new releases on the horizon, Karl-by-the-sea’s music comes in like the tide, ebbing between eras and emotions, pulling listeners into his soundwaves – get your surf’s up!