![[Ethel Cain_0543.jpeg]] Ethel Cain. Credit: Silken Weinberg Ethel Cain, born Hayden Silas Anhedönia, is an American singer-songwriter known for her deeply atmospheric, gothic Americana music style. Her sound blends elements of dream pop, folk, and slowcore, often characterised by haunting melodies, introspective lyrics, and themes of faith, [[Trauma]], and identity. Raised in a strict Southern Baptist household in Florida, Cain draws heavily on her religious upbringing and Southern Gothic aesthetics to craft her narratives. Emerging in the early 2020s, she gained acclaim for her debut album, Preacher’s Daughter (2022), a concept album exploring intergenerational trauma and the complexities of womanhood in America. ![[IMG_0544.png|350]] ‘Perverts’ album, 2024 `Concepts:` `Knowledge Base:`