Julia Wolf (musician)
American singer, songwriter and record producer
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Julia Capello, known professionally as Julia Wolf, is an American singer, songwriter and record producer from Long Island, New York. Known for her ethereal vocals and self-produced alt-pop sound, she blends elements of indie pop, alternative rock, and R&B. Capello gained early attention on TikTok before releasing her debut EP Girls in Purgatory (2021) and her studio albums Good Thing We Stayed (2023) and Pressure (2025).[1][2]
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- Singer
- songwriter
- record producer
Julia Wolf | |
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Julia Wolf performing at The Roxy in 2023 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Julia Capello Glen Head, New York, U.S. |
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| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2019–present |
| Labels | |
| Website | girlsinpurgatory |
Early life
Capello was raised in Glen Head, New York on Long Island’s North Shore and began writing poetry and song lyrics while at North Shore High School.[3] She later studied English literature before pursuing music full-time.[4] She graduated from SUNY Purchase.[5] Her stage name "Julia Wolf" originated as a childhood nickname used by her younger sister, symbolizing strength and protection.[6]
Career
2019–2021: Early singles and Girls in Purgatory
Capello began independently releasing singles in 2019 through AWAL distribution, gaining traction on TikTok and Spotify playlists for her minimal, confessional pop production.[7] Her debut extended play, Girls in Purgatory, was released in 2021 and explored themes of femininity, vulnerability, and self-image.[8] The EP’s lead track “Falling in Love” received blog and college-radio attention, helping establish her presence within the New York indie-pop scene.[1]
2022–2023: Good Thing We Stayed
In early 2023, Capello released her first studio album, Good Thing We Stayed, which she described as a reflection on commitment, growth, and creative resilience.[9] The project combined introspective lyricism with layered electronic and guitar-driven production, earning coverage from The Line of Best Fit, which noted her “slow-burn rise built on storytelling and control.”[10]
2024–present: Pressure and evolving sound
Her 2025 album Pressure marked a shift toward darker, alt-rock textures influenced by heavy metal and grunge motifs.[11] In interviews with Rolling Stone and Atwood Magazine, Wolf described the record as an examination of creative anxiety and empowerment, stating she “no longer wanted to sound palatable but powerful.”[12] The album received positive critical response for its cohesion and experimentation, with Paste calling it “a confident fusion of pop melodicism and emotional volatility.”[11]
Capello has toured internationally, performing headline shows in North America, the UK and Australia, including appearances at Melbourne’s Untitled Group and coverage in Blunt Magazine during her 2025 Australian tour.[13][14]
Musical style and influences
Capello's sound merges indie pop and electronic elements with introspective, diaristic lyrics. Critics have compared her aesthetic to Caroline Polachek and Lorde, while noting a heavier edge reminiscent of alt-rock and shoegaze acts.[1][2][11] She has cited early-2000s pop, R&B vocalists, and the cinematic mood of Twilight as key inspirations for her music and visual style.[1]
Discography
Studio albums
Extended plays
| Year | Title | Label |
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| 2021 | Girls in Purgatory | Independent / AWAL |
Singles
As lead artist
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US [15] |
US Alt. [16] |
US Rock Air. [17] |
US Rock [18] |
CAN [19] |
IRE [20] |
UK [21] |
WW [22] | |||
| "In My Room" | 2024 | 57 | 21 | 36 | 11 | 70 | 100 | 63 | — | Pressure |
| "Dog House" (with Drake and Yeat) |
2025 | 53 | — | — | — | 39 | — | 54 | 116 | Iceman |
As featured artist
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Rock [23] |
US Dance/ Elec. [24] | |||
| "Iris" (MGK featuring Julia Wolf) |
2025 | 41 | — | Non-album single |
| "2022" (Maggie Lindemann featuring Julia Wolf) |
— | — | I Feel Everything | |
| "Wings" (RJ Pasin featuring Julia Wolf) |
— | — | Non-album single | |
| "With Me" (John Summit featuring Julia Wolf) |
2026 | — | 10 | Ctrl Escape |