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Hayden Silas Anhedönia, known professionally as Ethel Cain, is an American singer-songwriter, multidisciplinary artist, and model hailing from Tallahassee, Florida and residing in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Stepping onto the music scene in 2017, Ethel Cain began her artistic journey by writing, recording, and producing her own music, taking inspiration from Christian music and Gregorian chants. Initially sharing her creations on streaming platforms like SoundCloud and Tumblr, Cain adopted a more alternative sound by 2019. Her debut studio album, “Preacher’s Daughter,” released in 2022, received widespread acclaim from music critics and earned her a dedicated online following. Her lyrical themes often dwell on Southern Gothic elements like poverty, domestic violence, and transgenerational trauma.

Throughout her career, Cain has collaborated with a host of individuals from various artistic backgrounds. These collaborations include opening for Nicole Dollanganger on her Heart Shaped Bed tour and receiving endorsement from artist Wicca Phase Springs Eternal. She was also discovered by rapper Lil Aaron, performed alongside Edith Underground and Girlfiend, and recorded a single with Lil Aaron. Other partnerships include meeting with the publishing company Prescription Songs, working with Zane Lowe on Apple Music Radio 1, and touring in campaigns for Givenchy, Miu Miu, and Marc Jacobs.

As for honors, Ethel Cain’s work has not gone unnoticed. The release of her debut album, “Preacher’s Daughter,” led many critics to hail it as one of the best albums of 2022. Additionally, Cain has walked the runway during New York Fashion Week for Eckhaus Latta and performed at significant events like the 22nd Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival and the Reading Festival in 2023.