Jess Wolfe

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Jessica Wolfe
Holly Laessig at the Library of Congress Great Hall, February 28, 2023.jpg
Jess Wolfe in 2023
Background information
Also known asJess Wolfe
Born Los Angeles, California, United States
OriginLos Angeles
Genres Indie pop
Occupation(s)singer, songwriter, actress
Instrument(s)vocals, bass synth
Years active2005–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]

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Life and early career

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] Wolfe would also appear as a contestant on the ninth season of American Idol , with her audition airing but being eliminated in the Hollywood rounds thereafter. [6]

Music career

Wolfe and musical partner Holly Laessig founded Lucius upon moving to Brooklyn. [7] The band has since released two EPs, four albums, and have collaborated on numerous songs with other musical artists. [8]

Personal life

Wolfe was previously married to Lucius's drummer, Dan Molad, but they divorced ahead of the Second Nature album tour. [9]

Discography

with Lucius

with Brandi Carlile

Awards and nominations

Award / OrganizationYearCategoryNominated workResult
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

  1. ↑ "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.
  2. ↑ Loesig, John (19 June 2003). "Parents see graduation through rose-colored glasses". The Acorn. Retrieved 4 September 2023.
  3. ↑ "Jess Wolfe and Holly Laessig". berklee.edu. Berklee College of Music . Retrieved 13 November 2019.
  4. ↑ 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.
  5. ↑ "Watch Roger Waters join Lucius on-stage to perform Pink Floyd's 'Mother'". NME. 6 May 2022. Retrieved 4 September 2023.
  6. ↑ https://ruralintelligence.com/arts/deee-lucius-a-cult-fave-comes-to-the-berkshires-3
  7. ↑ Ryzik, Melena (11 October 2013). "Peas in a Vintage-Soul-Style Pod". The New York Times. Retrieved 4 September 2023.
  8. ↑ "Lucius Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved 4 September 2023.
  9. ↑ Power, Ed. "Lucius sprinkle disco glitter over heartache on divorce album". The Irish Times. Retrieved 4 September 2023.
  10. ↑ "Lucius". www.ilovelucius.com. Retrieved 2025-05-15.
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