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Why? Wades Through the Strange 'Eskimo Snow'new

Started as a pet project by Yoni Wolf, whose deadpan raps and quirky musical tastes (culled from hip-hop, rock and folk influences) made for strange bedfellows, Why? soon swelled into a full-fledged band with Yoni's brother, Josiah, and friend Doug McDiarmid joining.
Tucson Weekly  |  Michael Petitti  |  10-29-2009  |  Profiles & Interviews

Understanding WHY?new

Yoni Wolf perfects his mind-warping blend of pop, rap, and psychedelia on Alopecia.
East Bay Express  |  Nate Seltenrich  |  08-27-2008  |  Profiles & Interviews

Inspired By Who?new

The press release for Alopecia claims that Why? ringleader Yoni Wolf was inspired "as much by MF Doom and Lil' Wayne as J. Newsom and Big Dylan."
SF Weekly  |  Ben Westhoff  |  03-05-2008  |  Reviews

Crammed With Ideasnew

Yoni Wolf's Why? offers funky, folky pop--with just a touch of surrealism.
Tucson Weekly  |  Gene Armstrong  |  11-11-2005  |  Profiles & Interviews

Don't Ask Why?new

Musician Yoni Wolf is moving in a new direction, replacing laptops and turntables with guitar-picking, piano chords, mournful lyrics, and big choruses. Is indie the new hip-hop?
SF Weekly  |  David Downs  |  11-08-2005  |  Profiles & Interviews

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