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Ethel Cain is the musical project of American singer-songwriter, producer, and model Hayden Silas Anhedönia. Known for lyrics steeped in Southern Gothic themes and nostalgia, Cain's music blends ambient, indie rock, and contemporary folk influences. While Ethel Cain is her primary artistic outlet, Anhedönia has also released music under monikers such as ΛTLΛS, Miss Anhedönia, Tommy, White Silas, and אשמדאי.

Born on March 24, 1998, in Tallahassee, Florida, and raised in Perry, Anhedönia grew up in a Southern Baptist household. Her early musical experiences were rooted in the church, where she sang in the choir from a young age and began classical piano studies at age 8, drawing inspiration from Christian music. She left the church at 16 and was homeschooled. Anhedönia began experimenting with music in 2017, creating "dreamy bedroom pop demos."

Anhedönia officially launched the Ethel Cain project in mid-2019. Her first EP, Carpet Bed, was released in September 2019, followed by Golden Age in December. Following the release of Golden Age, artist Wicca Phase Springs Eternal praised her songwriting and melodic sensibility. In January 2020, Anhedönia was discovered by rapper Lil Aaron, leading to a publishing deal with Prescription Songs.