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| Julia Wolf performing at The Roxy in 2023 | |
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| Born | Julia Capello Long Island, New York, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2019–present |
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| Website | girlsinpurgatory |
Julia Capello, known professionally as Julia Wolf, is an American singer-songwriter from Long Island, New York. Known for her ethereal vocals and self-produced alt-pop sound, she blends elements of indie pop, alternative rock, and R&B. Capello gained early attention on TikTok before releasing her debut EP Girls in Purgatory (2021) and her studio albums Good Thing We Stayed (2023) and Pressure (2025). [1] [2]
Capello was raised on Long Island’s North Shore and began writing poetry and song lyrics while in high school. She later studied English literature before pursuing music full-time. [3] Her stage name "Julia Wolf" originated as a childhood nickname used by her younger sister, symbolising strength and protection. [4]
Capello began independently releasing singles in 2019 through AWAL distribution, gaining traction on TikTok and Spotify playlists for her minimal, confessional pop production. [5] Her debut extended play, Girls in Purgatory, was released in 2021 and explored themes of femininity, vulnerability, and self-image. [6] The EP’s lead track “Falling in Love” received blog and college-radio attention, helping establish her presence within the New York indie-pop scene. [1]
In early 2023, Capello released her first studio album, Good Thing We Stayed, which she described as a reflection on commitment, growth, and creative resilience. [7] The project combined introspective lyricism with layered electronic and guitar-driven production, earning coverage from The Line of Best Fit, which noted her “slow-burn rise built on storytelling and control.” [8]
Her 2025 album Pressure marked a shift toward darker, alt-rock textures influenced by heavy metal and grunge motifs. [9] In interviews with Rolling Stone and Atwood Magazine, Wolf described the record as an examination of creative anxiety and empowerment, stating she “no longer wanted to sound palatable but powerful.” [10] The album received positive critical response for its cohesion and experimentation, with Paste calling it “a confident fusion of pop melodicism and emotional volatility.” [9]
Capello has toured internationally, performing headline shows in North America, the UK and Australia, including appearances at Melbourne’s Untitled Group and coverage in Blunt Magazine during her 2025 Australian tour. [11] [12]
Capello's sound merges indie pop and electronic elements with introspective, diaristic lyrics. Critics have compared her aesthetic to Caroline Polachek and Lorde, while noting a heavier edge reminiscent of alt-rock and shoegaze acts. [1] [2] [9] She has cited early-2000s pop, R&B vocalists, and the cinematic mood of Twilight as key inspirations for her music and visual style. [1]
| Year | Title | Label |
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| 2023 | Good Thing We Stayed | BMG / girls in purgatory |
| 2025 | Pressure | AWAL / girls in purgatory |
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| 2021 | Girls in Purgatory | Independent / AWAL |