Jess Wolfe
Jessica Wolfe | |
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 Jess Wolfe in 2023 | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Jess Wolfe |
| Born | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Origin | Los Angeles |
| Genres | Indie pop |
| Occupation(s) | singer, songwriter, actress |
| Instrument(s) | vocals, bass synth |
| Years active | 2005–present |
Jessica Wolfe is an American singer, songwriter, bass synth player and actress from Los Angeles, California. She is a founding member along with Holly Laessig of the indie pop musical group Lucius.[1]
Life and early career
[edit]Jessica Wolfe was raised in Calabasas, California, and is a graduate of Calabasas High School.[2] She studied at the Berklee College of Music, where she met future Lucius bandmate Holly Laessig. She graduated with the class of 2007, and subsequently moved to Brooklyn.[3][4] She then toured with Roger Waters as a backup singer on his Us + Them Tour.[5]
Music career
[edit]Wolfe and musical partner Holly Laessig founded Lucius upon moving to Brooklyn.[6] The band has since released two EPs, four albums, and have collaborated on numerous songs with other musical artists.[7]
Personal life
[edit]Wolfe was previously married to Lucius's drummer, Dan Molad, but they divorced ahead of the Second Nature album tour.[8]
Discography
[edit]with Lucius
- Songs From The Bromley House (2009)
- Wildewoman (2013)
- Good Grief (2016)
- Nudes (2018)
- Second Nature (2022)
with Brandi Carlile
- In These Silent Days (2021)
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Award / Organization | Year | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grammy Awards | 2023 | Grammy Award for Album of the Year | In These Silent Days - Brandi Carlile | Nominated |
| Grammy Award for Record of the Year | You and Me on the Rock - Brandi Carlile ft. Lucius | Nominated | ||
| Grammy Award for Best Americana Performance | Nominated |
References
[edit]- ^ "Jess Wolfe and Holly Laessig of indie pop's Lucius on their "vocal kinship" and look". CBS News. 24 March 2018. Retrieved 11 July 2019.
- ^ Loesig, John (19 June 2003). "Parents see graduation through rose-colored glasses". The Acorn. Retrieved 4 September 2023.
- ^ "Jess Wolfe and Holly Laessig". berklee.edu. Berklee College of Music. Retrieved 13 November 2019.
- ^ Ryzik, Melena (11 October 2013). "Peas in a Vintage-Soul-Style Pod" (Interview). Interviewed by Melena Ryzik. NY: The New York Times. Retrieved 13 November 2019.
- ^ "Watch Roger Waters join Lucius on-stage to perform Pink Floyd's 'Mother'". NME. 6 May 2022. Retrieved 4 September 2023.
- ^ Ryzik, Melena (11 October 2013). "Peas in a Vintage-Soul-Style Pod". The New York Times. Retrieved 4 September 2023.
- ^ "Lucius Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved 4 September 2023.
- ^ Power, Ed. "Lucius sprinkle disco glitter over heartache on divorce album". The Irish Times. Retrieved 4 September 2023.
External links
[edit]- Jess Wolfe discography at Discogs
- Jess Wolfe at IMDb
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