The Wrens

For the doo-wop group, see The Wrens (R&B band). For other uses, see Wren (disambiguation).
The Wrens
OriginNew Jersey
GenresIndie rock, alternative rock
Years active1989–present
LabelsSub Pop
Grass Records
Saddle Creek
Ten 23
No Karma
Absolutely Kosher Records
LO-MAX Records
BB*Island
Past membersCharles Bissell
Greg Whelan
Kevin Whelan
Jerry MacDonald
Websitewww.wrens.com

The Wrens are an American indie rock band from New Jersey. The group consisted of Charles Bissell (guitar/vocals), brothers Greg Whelan (guitar/vocals) and Kevin Whelan (bass/vocals), and Jerry MacDonald (drums). They released three albums; a fourth album was recorded and mastered for a planned 2013 release, but was subsequently retracted.[1] After reworking his contributions, Bissell teased a 2021 release for the new album,[2] but the band broke up shortly after following disagreements over business arrangements.[1] The band had a reputation for their intense live shows – following a gig at the University of London Union in London in March 2006, The Guardian declared that "on this form the Wrens are surely one of the best live bands in the world".[3]

  1. ^ a b Lindgren, Hugo (September 20, 2021). "The 18-Year Wait for New Wrens Music Is Over. Sort Of". The New York Times. Retrieved 2021-09-21.
  2. ^ Hyden, Steven (Jan 21, 2021). "An Update From The Wrens On The Most Delayed Indie Album In History". Uproxx. Retrieved 2021-09-21.
  3. ^ Hann, Michael (March 9, 2006). "The Wrens ULU, London". The Guardian. London, England. Retrieved 2009-01-05.