Julia Cumming steps in on bass for Wolf Alice supporting Olivia Rodrigo
As Olivia Rodrigo kicks off her massive ‘Unraveled’ tour, the musical support is provided by the alt-rock titans, Wolf Alice and Sunflower Bean. Adding a unique, personal touch to the performance is Julia Cumming, who has stepped in to anchor the rhythm section, playing bass for Wolf Alice.
This temporary arrangement comes at a particularly poignant time for the band. Wolf Alice bassist Theo Ellis is taking a necessary break from the touring schedule as he and his partner navigate some significant personal life changes, giving Julia Cumming the opportunity to share the stage.
The connection between the musicians deepened through shared creative history. The swap allows for a beautiful convergence of talent, reminding audiences that the spirit of the music is as important as the players behind it. Julia Cumming shared her excitement about the opportunity, posting photos and videos with Wolf Alice’s frontwoman, Ellie Rowsell, riding scooters together, reflecting on how thrilled she was to join the band for the month of October.
The shared experience extends beyond the stage. Cumming shared footage of her performance and described the experience as one of her favorite moments, praising Ellis as one of the most fun bass players to watch and listen to in rock.
The tour is currently hitting major cities, with dates scheduled in Chicago, Boston, Montreal, Toronto, and Columbus throughout the month. The collaboration is part of a larger narrative, linking artists whose work has profoundly influenced modern indie music.
Wolf Alice‘s recent work, particularly their album The Clearing, has been critically acclaimed, earning them recognition and speaking to the challenges of growth and artistic evolution. This focus on self-development mirrors the spontaneous, supportive nature of the musical exchange happening on the road.
It is a moment where personal experience meets artistic expression, demonstrating that the energy driving musical tours is often as rich as the music itself.
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