Ethel Cain

Ethel Cain
Cain performing at Gunnersbury Park in 2023
Born	Hayden Silas Horner (1998-03-24) March 24, 1998 (age 26) Tallahassee, Florida, U.S.
Other names	Atlas White Silas Miss Anhedönia Tommy אשמדאי
Occupations	Singer-songwriter record producer
Years active	2017–present
Works	Songs live performances
Musical career
Genres	Indie rock gothic rock contemporary folk alternative pop slowcore Americana ambient
Instruments	Vocals piano guitar harmonica bass
Labels	Daughters of Cain AWAL
Website	daughtersofcain.com
Musical artist

Hayden Silas Anhedönia (born March 24, 1998), known professionally as Ethel Cain,^[a] is an American singer-songwriter and record producer. She is noted for her lyrics focused on nostalgic and Southern Gothic themes, while her music has been associated with the ambient, indie rock, and contemporary folk genres.

Cain released multiple recordings under various aliases before officially starting her main project in mid-2019. Three extended plays (EPs) preceded her debut studio album, Preacher's Daughter, which was released in 2022 to acclaim from music critics—many of whom called it one of the best albums of the year. Following its release, she garnered a cult following online. Her studio recording Perverts followed in 2025.
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