# Americana star Brennan Wedl on how her quest for delight caused pain

Singer-songwriter Brennan Wedl reflects on how focusing on being delightful in her earlier work led to personal hurt. In a new interview, she discusses using her music to break free from that constraint. The piece highlights her artistic evolution and the emotional honesty in her latest album.

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- [The Guardian Culture](https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/jul/23/brennan-wedl-on-freeing-herself-through-song) — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:30:42 GMT