Jeff Tweedy Releases His Take on Twisted Teens' 'Wild Connection' via Substack
Jeff Tweedy has posted a cover of the New Orleans duo Twisted Teens' song "Wild Connection" on his Substack, originally from their February album Blame the Clown. In an accompanying essay, Tweedy praised the bandleader's voice and explained his habit of covering songs as a way to explore different musical styles. Twisted Teens are set to release their third album of 2026, The Holy Cross Tigers, on November 6 under Sub Pop.
Tweedy's Substack has become a recurring outlet for his cover recordings, following a February rendition of Cameron Winter's "Love Takes Miles" offered as a Valentine's Day gesture. His essay accompanying the new track frames covers as a form of musical exploration, comparing the process to trying on clothing to see how it fits.
Twisted Teens continue a prolific year with "The Holy Cross Tigers" arriving November 6, their third album of 2026 following "Blame the Clown" and "Florida Water Blues." The release marks their debut on Sub Pop, while Tweedy's recent activities included a headlining tour, a crossword puzzle commission, and two Kimmel appearances.
Tweedy's cover could introduce Twisted Teens to Wilco's substantial audience, potentially expanding the duo's reach beyond their New Orleans base. The Substack format may also signal a shift in how established artists share music directly with fans, bypassing traditional media channels. Such cross-generational endorsements could help sustain interest in independent music amid fragmented listening habits.