Why?

Why? is the alias of Cincinnati born artist Yoni Wolf, known for his candytime-dissonant, singsong-suicide style. He discovered a 4-track in his father's synagogue basement, which laid the foundation for his unique sound. Yoni has been involved in groundbreaking constellations such as cLOUDDEAD, Greenthink and Reaching Quiet. In 2005, Why? expanded into a full band with long time collaborators Doug McDiarmid, Matt Meldon and older brother Josiah Wolf.

Yoni Wolf, son of a rabbi and an art book editor from Cincinnati, is the mastermind behind the music project known as Why?. His distinctive candytime-dissonant, singsong-suicide style was developed after discovering an abandoned 4-track in his father's synagogue basement. Over the years, Yoni has been part of influential groups like cLOUDDEAD, Greenthink and Reaching Quiet. In 2005, he formed a full band with close friends Doug McDiarmid, Matt Meldon and older brother Josiah Wolf.

Born in Cincinnati to a rabbi father and an art book editor mother,Yoni Wolf is best known by his stage name Why?. His musical journey began when he stumbled upon an abandoned 4-track in his father's synagogue basement. This discovery became the catalyst for developing his unique candytime-dissonant,singsong-suicide style that captivates