The Wrens

The Wrens' Charles Bissell releases first 3 songs in 20 years as Car Colors (listen)

”Old Death” is a seven-minute, string-laden indie rock epic that picks up where ‘The Meadowlands’ left off, and it comes with two B-sides.

The Wrens' Charles Bissell announces new music for the relaunched Absolutely Kosher Records

Charles’ first new single in 20 years will come out under his new Car Colors moniker in November, with an album promised for 2024.

The Wrens' 'The Meadowlands' turns 20

Twenty years have passed since The Meadowlands was released, which means twenty years have been spent trying to understand why it inspires such rapt devotion from fans.

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Aeon Station (3/4 The Wrens) announce first live show

Former Wrens member Kevin Whelan released ’Observatory,’ his solo debut as Aeon Station, last year via Sub Pop. He’s now announced Aeon Station’s first live show, and the band features his Wrens bandmates Greg Whelan (his brother) and Jerry MacDonald.

Notable Releases of the Week (12/10)

This week’s Notable Releases include Neil Young and Crazy Horse’s raw, lively ‘Barn,’ Wrens offshoot Aeon Station’s debut album, Juice WRLD’s new posthumous album, and more…

Aeon Station (The Wrens) share video for new song "Fade"

The Wrens co-frontman Kevin Whelan has shared the third single from his upcoming solo album as Aeon Station, and he also appears on our livestream show this Thursday…

Angel Du$t (live) and Kevin Whelan (The Wrens, Aeon Station) join us on Channel 66 this week

This week on Vans Channel 66, we’ll be chatting with The Wrens’ Kevin Whelan (who’s about to release a solo album as Aeon Station), followed by a live set from Turnstile/Trapped Under Ice offshoot Angel Du$t…

21 New Songs Out Today

Listen to new songs by TOPS, Tokyo Police Club, No Bragging Rights, Jaga Jazzist, Deaf Club, Jlin, Andrew VanWyngarden of MGMT, Aeon Station (Wrens), and more.

Charles Bissell talks split with The Wrens bandmate Kevin Whelan

”Yes, my songs have also been done for a couple years & will come out now…as a solo album, I guess,” Charles says.
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