Raised on a heavy dose of Stevie Wonder, Prince, Marvin Gaye, and Big Star as the soundtrack for long family car rides, Ethel eventually found herself listening to artists like James Blake, Noname, The Internet, and Kendrick Lamar, whom she calls her "breakthrough." She brings soulful depth, groove, and introspection to every set, with her refined taste, emotional precision, and quiet charisma.