Wolf’s breakout era will include two sold out nights at London’s iconic Koko venue later this year.
Alt-pop singer-songwriter Julia Wolf says her recent viral success has come after years of persistence, rejection and gradual growth in the music industry.
The New York-based artist is currently experiencing a breakout moment as her song In My Room gains widespread attention online, particularly on TikTok, where fans have paired the track with edits from Twilight. The trend has helped drive millions of streams and introduced Wolf to a global audience.
The momentum also attracted the attention of Drake, who reportedly contacted Wolf directly and invited her to contribute the opening verse of his single Dog House.
Despite the sudden rise, Wolf says her success has been years in the making. She began playing piano at age seven and released her first single in 2019, steadily building a fanbase through independent releases and live performances.
Wolf revealed that several major record labels rejected her early in her career, largely because of her genre-blending sound, which combines alternative rock influences with emotionally driven pop songwriting. Rather than sign a deal, she continued releasing music independently.
Born Julia Capello to Italian parents, Wolf grew up in Glen Head on Long Island, where she says she often felt isolated and struggled with confidence during her teenage years. She has spoken openly about finding comfort in books such as Twilight, whose themes of insecurity and belonging resonated with her.
Her first original song was written in high school after a teacher insisted she perform her own material in a talent show. The strong emotional response from classmates, she says, gave her the confidence to pursue songwriting seriously.
She later studied at Purchase Conservatory of Music in New York and began performing at open mic events before releasing music professionally.
Wolf’s latest album, Pressure, marks a shift toward a heavier, more guitar-driven sound. She says the project reflects a desire to move away from polished pop expectations and instead present a more honest portrayal of anxiety, love and self-doubt.
That raw honesty has connected deeply with listeners, helping turn Wolf from a cult favourite into one of alternative pop’s fastest-rising independent voices.
