Wolf Alice

Wolf Alice is a British rock band formed in London. In this article, we will discuss the band's work, the awards they have received, and their members.

Who are Wolf Alice?

This alternative rock band emerged in 2010. The name of the band was borrowed from a work by English writer Angela Carter. Initially, the band mainly performed pop music with a touch of folk, but over time they became more rock-oriented.

Wolf Alice has released three studio albums, with a fourth on the way. The musicians have recorded more than two dozen singles. A review of the band's creative achievements shows that it has had a major impact on the British music scene. This was largely due to the blurring of boundaries between genres. Initially, the band was labelled as ‘grunge’, but after the release of their first album, My Love Is Cool, it became clear that Wolf Alice was versatile in their work.

When was Wolf Alice formed?

The history of Wolf Alice began in 2010. Initially, it was a solo project by Ellie Rowsell. Later, Joel Amey, Joff Oddie, and Theo Alice joined the band.

List of awards and nominations received by Wolf Alice

Wolf Alice boasts an impressive list of awards and prestigious nominations:

• Winner of the ‘Best Breakthrough Artist’ award at the 2014 UK Festival Awards.
• Winner of the iTunes Best New Artist/Group award in 2015.
• Winner of the Best Live Band and Best Song awards at the 2016 NME Awards.
• Best Album of 2018 for Visions of a Life.
• Best Headliner at the BandLab NME Awards, 2022.
• Winner of the Brit Award, 2022 in the category ‘Best British Group’.

In 2013, Wolf Alice became the most talked about band on blogs according to the BBC.

Wolf Alice at Glastonbury Festival

Wolf Alice first appeared at Glastonbury Festival in 2014 and has performed there five times throughout its history. One of its most memorable performances was in 2022.

In June 2025, Wolf Alice performed several of their hits at Glastonbury, including:

1. ‘Don't Delete the Kisses’.
2. ‘Yuk Foo’.
3. ‘Play The Greatest Hits’.
4. ‘Delicious Things’.
5. ‘How Can I Make It OK?’.

Wolf Alice has also performed at Brixton Academy on numerous occasions.

Band members

The band originally consisted of vocalist Ellen Rowsell and Geoff Oddy. Later, bassist Theo Ellis and drummer Joel Amy joined the band. The arrival of new musicians made the band even more popular.

Ellen Rowsell

Ellen Rowsell has been performing with Wolf Alice since the band's inception in 2010 and is the lead vocalist. Her full name is Ellen Ciara Rowsell, and she was born on 19 July 1992 in Archway, North London. Her age allows her to record many more songs with the band that will become hits and be warmly received by the public. Ellen Rowsell not only sings but also writes songs herself. The lead singer of Wolf Alice began actively pursuing music in 2010.

Geoff Oddy

Geoff Oddy is a guitarist, violinist, synthesizer player and backing vocalist. He is proficient in several musical instruments, uses different tones, and thus achieves a rich sound. Together with other members of Wolf Alice, he participates in the selection of songs for performances.

Theo Ellis

Theo Ellis plays synthesizer and bass guitar in Wolf Alice and is a backing vocalist. He joined the band in 2012. Theo Ellis fit perfectly into the group, became a full-fledged member, and quickly won the hearts of the audience.

Joel Amey

Joel Amey is a talented drummer who also plays the synthesizer beautifully. He joined Wolf Alice in 2012. Initially, Joel Amey performed in the local band Mafia Lights. He joined Wolf Alice temporarily (due to the first drummer breaking his wrist), but managed to secure his place in the band and became a permanent member. Amey considers Wolf Alice his family.

In addition to the members listed above, the band also has a touring musician, Ryan Malcolm. He has been performing with the band since 2021, mainly during tours, playing keyboards, synthesizers, piano and singing backing vocals.

Former members of Wolf Alice (2010–2012) include Sadie Cleary, bassist, and James DC, drummer.

Wolf Alice albums

As part of their creative work, Wolf Alice has recorded three studio albums:

• My Love Is Cool (2015).
• Visions of a Life (2017).
• Blue Weekend (2021).

Wolf Alice lead singer Ellis said that the band's third album, Blue Weekend, received widespread acclaim, topped the British music charts, and was warmly received by American audiences.

In the second half of August 2025, the band is preparing to release their fourth album, The Clearing.

Popular songs by Wolf Alice

One of Wolf Alice's songs, ‘Moaning Lisa Smile,’ can be heard in the television series Abandoned and in the promotional trailer for the television series Arrow.

The band's list of hits includes:

• ‘Silk’
• ‘Beautifully Unconventional’
• ‘Don't Delete the Kisses’
• ‘The Last Man on Earth’
• ‘Smile’

All songs by Wolf Alice are available to listen to on the streaming platform Spotify.

Wolf Alice merch

Fans of Wolf Alice can purchase the band's official merchandise. The online store on the band's official website offers:

• cassette sets for £25;
• vinyl and T-shirt sets for £64;
• vinyl collector's sets for £55;
• cassette sets for £35;
• CDs for £15;
• vinyl records for £9.50.

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