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Brennan Wedl
Born1997 (age 28–29)
Genres
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Years active2012–Present
LabelAnti-
Formerly ofDazey and the Scouts, Sex Education
Websitewww.brennanwedl.com

Brennan Wedl (born 1997) is an American indie musician from Minneapolis, Minnesota who is currently based in Nashville, Tennessee. Wedl was previously in the queercore group, Dazey and the Scouts.

Early life

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From an early age, Wedl wrote and performed songs. The first instrument Wedl learned to play was violin but she transitioned into learning guitar when her violin teacher stopped offering lessons. In high school, Wedl started a jam band with her Uncle Chris, which helped her learn to perform in front of an audience, as well as played in the band, Sex Education. Wedl's Catholic upbringing and her parents’ divorce influence her songwriting.[1][2][3]

Dazey and the Scouts

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In 2016, Wedl joined the band, Dazey and the Scouts, alongside Lea Jaffe, Otto Klammer, and Austin Corona, who Wedl met while attending Berklee College of Music.[4][5]

In 2017, Dazey and the Scouts self-released the album, Maggot. It was named one of Allston Pudding’s favorite EPs of 2017.[6][7]

Dazey and the Scouts broke up in March 2018.[5]

At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the band's music went viral on TikTok, gaining millions of views. In 2022, Dazey and the Scouts reunited to play a sold-out reunion show at Elsewhere.[8][9][5]

Solo career

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In March 2017, Wedl released her first EP, Jersey Devil and in August 2019, she released her first album, Holy Water Branch. Her most recent EP, Sleeping With Jeans On was released in 2021.[10][11]

In May 2024, Wedl was signed to the label Kill Rock Stars and was named “an Artist to Watch” by Stereogum.[12][13]

In August 2025, Wedl performed at Gather No Moss, a concert series launched by Rolling Stone to “spotlight the most exciting up-and-coming and forward-thinking bands shaping the future of rock & roll”.[14][15]

In spring 2026, Wedl was signed to ANTI- Records and played a series of sold-out shows with Waxahatchee and MJ Lenderman.[16][17]

Wedl's forthcoming album, produced by Katie Crutchfield and Brad Cook, will be released on August 21, 2026, on ANTI- Records. In the fall of 2026, she will tour with Snail Mail and Soccer Mommy.[18]

Allston Pudding dubbed Wedl, “the love child of Nancy Sinatra and Elliott Smith”.[11] Get In Her Ears has described Wedl as having “rich lyrical storytelling and silky smooth alternative country musicality”.[13] Audiotree stated about her 2025 performance, “Wedl oscillates between sweetly lilting country one minute and crashing rock the next.”[19] Katie Crutchfield described Wedl’s voice as, “immediately iconic, so timeless and confident” and said about Wedl, “this person’s writing huge melodies that can be played in arenas. This is a really different level of songwriting.”[3]

References

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  1. ↑ Mitchell, Matt (2023-06-26). "Brennan Wedl promised her life to music". Paste Magazine. Archived from the original on 2026-06-29. Retrieved 2026-06-29.
  2. ↑ Chelosky, Danielle (2024-10-16). "Brennan Wedl - "Heartland"". Stereogum. Archived from the original on 2026-06-29. Retrieved 2026-06-29.
  3. 1 2 Snapes, Laura (2026-07-23). "'My life's work was being delightful. That really hurt me': breakout Americana star Brennan Wedl on freeing herself through song". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Archived from the original on 2026-07-25. Retrieved 2026-07-25.
  4. ↑ Ludwig, Jamie (2025-02-21). "Nashville singer-songwriter Brennan Wedl reconciles her past with her yearning to be free". Chicago Reader. Archived from the original on 2026-06-29. Retrieved 2026-06-29.
  5. 1 2 3 Riley, Dillon (2021-02-15). "An Oral History of Dazey and The Scouts". Allston Pudding. Archived from the original on 2026-06-30. Retrieved 2026-06-29.
  6. ↑ Varriale, Christine (2017-12-18). "Allston Pudding's 30 Favorite EPs of 2017". Allston Pudding. Archived from the original on 2026-06-30. Retrieved 2026-06-29.
  7. ↑ Lichtenauer, Alex. "Dazey and the Scouts". Get Better Records. Archived from the original on 2026-06-30. Retrieved 2026-06-29.
  8. ↑ 산아록. "Maggot". Sanalog. Archived from the original on 2026-06-30. Retrieved 2026-06-29.
  9. ↑ Ahmed, Imran. "Dazey And The Scouts". in real life. Archived from the original on 2026-06-30. Retrieved 2026-06-29.
  10. ↑ "Brennan Wedl Discography". Bandcamp. Archived from the original on 2026-06-30. Retrieved 2026-06-29.
  11. 1 2 Swisshelm, Jackie (2019-08-01). "PREMIERE: Bless Up. It's Brennan Wedl's Holy Water Branch". Allston Pudding. Archived from the original on 2026-06-30. Retrieved 2026-06-29.
  12. ↑ Gordon, Arielle (2024-05-09). "Artist To Watch: Brennan Wedl". Stereogum. Archived from the original on 2026-06-30. Retrieved 2026-06-29.
  13. 1 2 mariangelicalane (2024-04-25). "Five Favourites: Brennan Wedl". Get In Her Ears. Archived from the original on 2026-06-30. Retrieved 2026-06-29.
  14. ↑ "Rolling Stone Announces Gather No Moss Rock & Roll Tour Featuring Mk.gee, The Beaches, Wet Leg, and MJ Lenderman". Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on 2026-06-30. Retrieved 2026-06-30.
  15. ↑ Legaspi, Griffin Lotz, Althea (2025-08-30). "Gather No Moss Chicago Photos: The Beaches, Hello Mary, Brennan Wedl". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on 2026-06-30. Retrieved 2026-06-30.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  16. ↑ "Brennan Wedl announces self-titled album and shares new song, "Pretty Little Fantasy"". The Line of Best Fit. Archived from the original on 2026-06-30. Retrieved 2026-06-29.
  17. ↑ Barney, Justin (2026-03-24). "Tastemaker label ANTI- Records signs Nashville musician Brennan Wedl". WPLN News. Archived from the original on 2026-06-30. Retrieved 2026-06-29.
  18. ↑ Monroe, Jazz (2026-06-23). "Brennan Wedl Enlists Waxahatchee, Snail Mail for New Album". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on 2026-06-30. Retrieved 2026-06-29.
  19. ↑ Audiotree (2025-11-06). Brennan Wedl on Audiotree Live (Full Session). Archived from the original on 2026-06-30. Retrieved 2026-06-29 – via YouTube.
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