// Sometimes you've got to break before you bend //

Tim Karplus is an American singer, songwriter, guitarist, pianist, and producer. Striking a colorful balance between driving riffs and melodic pop refrains, Tim's music has been described as 'classic', 'soul-affirming', and 'Portland songwriter rock at its finest'.

Sharing the stage and collaborating with some of Oregon's biggest names, including Haley Johnsen, The Weather Machine, Anna Tivel, and Laryssa Birdseye has made Tim a hallmark of the Portland music scene. He can regularly be found playing shows, recording, or touring along the West Coast, ready to connect with the musician inside all of us.