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United States Ethel Cain, also known as Hayden Silas Anhedönia, is a celebrated singer-songwriter, record producer, and model whose compelling blend of ambient, Southern Gothic, folk, and alternative pop has garnered critical acclaim and a dedicated following. She is known for her cinematic storytelling and raw exploration of trauma, religion, and American identity, making her a unique voice for evocative campaigns and artistic collaborations.
Ethel Cain's independent record label, operating as an imprint of Prescription Songs, through which she releases her music, maintaining creative control and ownership.
A publishing company that Ethel Cain signed with in early 2020, facilitating her music releases and career development, although she later severed ties to go fully independent for creative ethics and ownership.
Ethel Cain was featured as Spotify’s first transgender EQUAL ambassador in celebration of International Women’s Day and released a cover of Britney Spears’ “Everytime” as part of Spotify Singles.
Ethel Cain partnered with Calvin Klein for a campaign.
Ethel Cain has modeled in campaigns for the luxury fashion brand Givenchy.
Ethel Cain has modeled in campaigns for the luxury fashion brand Miu Miu.
Ethel Cain has modeled in campaigns for the fashion designer Marc Jacobs.
Ethel Cain debuted on the New York Fashion Week runway for the fashion brand Eckhaus Latta.
IMG Models signed Ethel Cain as part of their roster, further establishing her presence in the modeling industry.
Ethel Cain collaborated with 1017 ALYX 9SM for her song "Famous Last Words (An Ode to Eaters)", which was included in the project's first compilation album.
Born Hayden Silas Anhedönia on March 24, 1998, in Tallahassee, Florida, and raised in Perry, Florida, Ethel Cain was immersed in music from a young age, singing in her church choir and studying classical piano. Her formative years, deeply influenced by a Southern Baptist upbringing, later informed the nuanced themes of melancholic moods, dreamy atmospheres, and rebellion found in her music. After exploring various aliases as a teenager, she launched the Ethel Cain project in 2019, releasing her debut song “Bruises” and subsequently the EPs “Carpet Bed” and “Golden Age” that same year. Her early work and distinctive sound quickly drew attention, leading to an opening slot for Nicole Dollanganger and a publishing deal with Prescription Songs in 2020.
Ethel Cain’s career progressed with the release of her third EP, “Inbred,” in 2021, featuring the single “Michelle Pfeiffer” with Lil Aaron. Her breakthrough arrived in 2022 with her debut full-length album, “Preacher’s Daughter,” released on her independent label, Daughters of Cain. This concept album, praised for its cinematic scope and emotional depth, charted internationally and earned her opening slots for established artists such as Florence + the Machine, Caroline Polachek, and Mitski. The vinyl release of “Preacher’s Daughter” in 2025 saw it debut at number ten on the Billboard 200, making her the first openly transgender artist to achieve a Top Ten placement on the chart. This was followed by the experimental drone record “Perverts” in January 2025 and her sophomore album, “Willoughby Tucker, I’ll Always Love You,” a prequel to her debut, in August 2025, which also achieved international chart success.
Beyond her musical achievements, Ethel Cain has expanded her creative reach into modeling and fashion. She has participated in campaigns for notable brands like Givenchy, Miu Miu, and Marc Jacobs, and made her New York Fashion Week runway debut for Eckhaus Latta. In February 2025, IMG Models signed her to their roster, further solidifying her presence in the fashion industry. Her multifaceted career demonstrates a consistent ability to blend her artistic vision across various mediums, from music and storytelling to fashion and visual arts.
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