Josiah Wolf

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Josiah Wolf
Born Cincinnati, Ohio
Genres Indie rock
Occupation(s) Singer, multi-instrumentalist
Years active2001–present
Labels Anticon
Associated acts Why?

Josiah Wolf is a drummer and vocalist from Cincinnati, Ohio. [1] He is best known as the drummer, percussionist, and backing vocalist of the indie rock band Why?, of which his brother Yoni is the lead vocalist.

Contents

History

Josiah Wolf has been a member of Why? since 2005. [2]

His solo debut album, Jet Lag , was released on Anticon in 2010. [3] He toured the United States in promotion of the album. [4]

Discography

Albums

EPs

Why?

Contributions

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References

  1. Galo, Rob (March 9, 2010). "Josiah Wolf - Jet Lag". Beats Per Minute.
  2. White, Ethan (2005-11-09). "Why? - Elephant Eyelash". Stylus Magazine.
  3. Breihanon, Tom (January 15, 2010). "WHY?'s Josiah Wolf Preps Solo Album". Pitchfork Media.
  4. Benditt, Reid (March 6, 2010). "Josiah Wolf of WHY? has a solo album and tour". Consequence of Sound.