“I’m still not gotten over the fact that I play music for a living. I’m pretty blown away by the fortune that has brought me and how incredibly special and rare that is/ I have not gotten over it, or bored of it, or used to it yet so I’m very much still in the fan space mentally when it comes to being a musician…”
From Release: Wheatus will return to Australia and make their long awaited live debut in New Zealand on an epic run of shows through January 2026 performing their iconic self titled album IN FULL! It has been 25 years since the release of the album and its timeless smash hit, Teenage Dirtbag, yet somehow the song is arguably the biggest it has ever been. You definitely know THAT song, but for those needing a reminder about the enduring magic of “Teenage Dirtbag’, Wheatus’ iconic debut single, released back in 2000, remains a cultural touchstone a quarter of a century later.
We caught up with Brendan to talk about coming back to Australia and the relationship with Wheatus, we delve into Teenage Dirtbag both its writing and resurgence, influences, new music, and so much more…
Check out the full interview below:
TOUR DATES
Thurs, Jan 15: Crowbar, Brisbane
Fri, Jan 16: UC Hub, Canberra
Sat, Jan 17: King St Bandroom, Newcastle
Mon, Jan 19: Blazes Showroom, Tamworth
Tues, Jan 20: Manning Bar, Sydney
Thurs, Jan 22: 170 Russell, Melbourne
Fri, Jan 23: Wrest Point, Hobart
Sat, Jan 24: Freo Social, Fremantle
Sun, Jan 25: The Carine, Duncraig
Tues, Jan 27: Tuning Fork, Auckland
Wed, Jan 28: San Fran, Wellington
Tickets available via
www.teamwrktouring.com
Essential Information
From: New York, USA
Band members: Brendan B. Brown, Philip A. Jimenez, Matthew Milligan, Gabrielle Sterbenz, Karlie Bruce, Joey Slater, Brandon Ticer, Dustyn Murphy, Gui Fuentes
Website: http://www.wheatus.com
