Craig Wedren
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Craig Wedren | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Craig Benjamin Wedren |
Born | August 15, 1969 |
Origin | Washington, D.C., United States |
Genres | Indie rock, post-hardcore, alternative rock |
Occupation(s) | Musician, singer-songwriter, composer |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
Years active | 1986–present |
Labels | Dischord, Epic, Team Love |
Formerly of | Shudder to Think |
Website | www |
Craig Benjamin Wedren[1] (born August 15, 1969) is an American singer-songwriter, musician and composer, who began his career fronting post-hardcore band Shudder to Think. Following the disbandment of Shudder to Think, Wedren pursued a career as a television and film music composer, as well as releasing solo material.
Career
Wedren began his career as the singer and primary songwriter for Washington, DC-based
As a composer, Wedren has scored a host of popular feature films including
In 2004 Wedren released a recording by his band BABY, which was in an electronic dance vein, but distinguished by glam and pop sensibilities.[2]
While continuing to grow creatively and commercially as a composer, Wedren has also developed a career as a solo artist. In 2005 he released his first solo album
In 2012, Wedren re-released recordings by his band BABY. The release included previously unreleased demos, and mixes, as well as a mixed tape which includes covers, and other unreleased material.
Wedren has also contributed vocals to the musical act Tweaker with Chris Vrenna, formerly of Nine Inch Nails, The Verve Pipe's self-titled album, the musical act Cex, The Dead Science's album Villainaire and Someone To Run Away From with Pocket, Jherek Bischoff, and a Fleetwood Mac cover with St. Vincent on Fleetwood Mac Tribute record Just Tell Me That You Want Me.
Wedren wrote the theme for and was a regular extra on MTV's The State and was close friends with many members of the show. Wedren also played a part in 2009's I Love You, Man as a member of the wedding band, as well a role in David Wain's 2012 film Wanderlust.
Wedren also wrote and performed the title track for the movie Balls of Fury. Additionally, he wrote the song "Bondage" for the movie soundtrack. [3]
In 2021, Wedren and Anna Waronker collaborated on the soundtrack to Showtime's Yellowjackets.[4] The original theme song No Return, for the opening credits,[5] was composed by the duo, alongside the score for the show. They also collaborated on the soundtrack for Hulu's Shrill in 2019.[4]
Personal life
Wedren was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma in 1995. He successfully fought the disease and, after several years of treatments, remains in remission. He has been married to Meggan Lennon since 2006 and they share a son.[6]
Discography
- Lapland (2005 · Team Love Records)
- The Spanish Amnesian (2009)
- WAND (2011)
- Adult Desire (2017)
References
- ^ [1][permanent dead link]
- ^ Billboard Staff (October 9, 2004). "Wedren Dances Again With Baby". Billboard. Retrieved December 23, 2020.
- ^ "Balls of Fury (2007) - Soundtracks". IMDb.com.
- ^ a b "Inside the Alt-Rock Sound of Yellowjackets, TV's Most Thrilling Show". Pitchfork. 2022-01-10. Retrieved 2022-01-11.
- ^ Yellowjackets (2021) - Opening Credits, retrieved 2022-01-11
- ^ "Making a transition into pop simplicity". Today. 4 November 2005. Retrieved 2018-07-30.
External links
- Craig Wedren official website
- Team Love Records
- Craig Wedren at IMDb
- Spin interview
- https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2019/03/singer-craig-wedrens-polaroids-are-proto-instagrams-of-the-indie-90s
- https://variety.com/2022/music/news/yellowjackets-theme-song-composers-craig-wedren-anna-waronker-1235155037/