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Etherwolf is an American indie and Alternative R&B band consisting of Alaina Wolfe (bassist), Ambar Rodriguez (guitar), Nicholas Gardner (keys). They debuted with their self-titled EP in 2023 after taking a short tour from Chicago, to Iowa City, and St. Louis. Their music can be described as mellow, groovy, and varied. Drawing from many different influences it can be hard to put a finger on where their sound belongs when considering genre.

2020: Formation, EP, and tour
The introspective, spiritual outlook of the band comes from the lived experiences of the members. After Alaina Wolfe had lost 90% of the blood in their body, kept alive by transfusions from an aortic valve replacement, the then 27 year old musician wrote an album while on bedrest. However, after losing their job, their insurance, and their home shortly after the surgery, things became difficult. Alaina kept writing through the pandemic, despite the challenges of limited resources, medical and social gender transition, and several moves from Iowa City, Silvis, Humboldt Park, Wheaton, and back to Humboldt Park all within the time span of one year. When Alaina met Ambar Rodriguez, a 30 year old queer musician, they found a kindred spirit. Ambar, who herself had been hospitalized after a suicide hotline call, sympathized with Alaina’s story. They poured their personal experiences into their release of the single ‘Washing Away’ [2023]. Joining the ranks, Nicholas Gardner came in to complete the trio, with featured appearances from Emily Stoltzfus. The four of them took a small tour in [April-June 2023], starting at Chicago and continuing to Iowa City and St. Louis. Feeling inspired by their reception, the band hit the studio and began recording Alaina’s original pieces for their first EP.