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Wednesday is an American alternative rock band formed in Asheville, North Carolina, in 2017. The band includes Karly Hartzman (vocals, guitar), MJ Lenderman (guitar, backing vocals), Xandy Chelmis (pedal steel, backing vocals), Alan Miller (drums), and Ethan Baechtold (bass). The group's style has been described as a mixture of shoegaze, noise rock, and alternative country. Their lyrics have been praised for storytelling about life in the American south. The band originated as a solo project of Hartzman, with Daniel Gorham joining shortly after its formation. They recorded their debut album, 'yep definitely,' as a duo in 2018. The band expanded to a five-piece with the addition of Miller, Chelmis, and bassist Margo Schultz. Their second studio album, 'I Was Trying to Describe You to Someone,' was released in 2020. In 2021, they released 'Twin Plagues,' the first album to feature Lenderman as a full member. In 2022, they released a covers album titled 'Mowing the Leaves Instead of Piling 'em Up.' Following the album's release, the band left its label and signed with Dead Oceans.

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Albums
Bleeds

Bleeds

19th September 2025

Rat Saw God

Rat Saw God

7th April 2023

Mowing the Leaves Instead of Piling 'em Up

Mowing the Leaves Instead of Piling 'em Up

11th March 2022

Twin Plagues

Twin Plagues

13th August 2021

I Was Trying to Describe You to Someone

I Was Trying to Describe You to Someone

7th February 2020

Last Kiss

Last Kiss

1974

Yep Definitely

Yep Definitely

Feast of Snakes

Feast of Snakes

EPs
Wednesday - EP

Wednesday - EP

Singles
Pick Up That Knife

Pick Up That Knife

24th July 2025

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Bonnaroo

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Tracks by Wednesday

20+ tracks in our catalogue

  1. Bath CountyRat Saw God
    3:10
  2. Bath CountyRat Saw God
    3:10
  3. BillboardI Was Trying to Describe You to Someone
    2:56
  4. BillboardI Was Trying to Describe You to Someone
    2:56
  5. Billboard - Audiotree Live VersionWednesday on Audiotree Live
    2:39
  6. Birthday SongTwin Plagues
    3:17
  7. Bitter Everyday
    3:22
  8. Bitter EverydayBleeds
    3:22
  9. Bonanza JellybeanWednesday - EP
  10. Bull BelieverRat Saw God
    8:31

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Elderberry Wine

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Bull Believer

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Quarry

Quarry

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Townies

Townies

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Chosen to Deserve

Chosen to Deserve

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Wound Up Here (By Holdin On)

Wound Up Here (By Holdin On)

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Bath County

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How Can You Live If You Can't Love How Can You If You Do

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Weezer reveal 'The Gold Album' alongside Wednesday collaboration 'We Might As Well Be Strangers'

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Including CMAT, Ethel Cain, Blondshell and loads more.

13 Apr 2026 • 12:54 pm
Wednesday's new single 'Pick Up That Knife' was inspired by feelings of helplessness (and throwing up in a moshpit)
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Wednesday's new single 'Pick Up That Knife' was inspired by feelings of helplessness (and throwing up in a moshpit)

Wednesday release third single from upcoming album 'Bleeds', set to arrive via Dead Oceans on September 19th.

24 Jul 2025 • 2:16 pm
Wednesday have announced their new album 'Bleeds', and shared single 'Wound Up Here (By Holdin On)'
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Wednesday have announced their new album 'Bleeds', and shared single 'Wound Up Here (By Holdin On)'

North Carolina band Wednesday announces their new album 'Bleeds' and releases single 'Wound Up Here', following their previous record 'Rat Saw God'.

19 Jun 2025 • 10:11 am
Wednesday have shared new single 'Elderberry Wine' ahead of their Colbert debut
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Wednesday have shared new single 'Elderberry Wine' ahead of their Colbert debut

North Carolina band Wednesday release new single 'Elderberry Wine' and prepare for their first TV performance on Stephen Colbert's show.

21 May 2025 • 2:02 pm
MJ Lenderman will no longer tour with Wednesday, but continues recording with band
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MJ Lenderman will no longer tour with Wednesday, but continues recording with band

He played his final live show with the group in Japan earlier this year.

21 Feb 2025 • 9:24 pm
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Bloc Party have shared ‘Lagoon Blue’, the first song written for their new album•
Soundhood East London has revealed its full 2026 schedule•
Sports Team are getting desperately drunk in a carpeted pub on ‘Billy’•
Keo have announced their biggest headline show yet at O2 Academy Brixton•
RAYE, Amma and Absolutely have taken the ‘Joymobile’ around London•
The Big Moon are chasing the feeling of being young on ‘Three Things’•
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JADE has announced a deluxe edition of her debut album, 'THAT'S SHOWBIZ BABY! THE ENCORE'•
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