Jeff Tweedy (Wilco, Uncle Tupelo)

About this episode

Jeff Tweedy discusses his influential career in Americana and alternative rock, including his work with Uncle Tupelo and Wilco.

Through his work in Uncle Tupelo and Wilco, Jeff Tweedy has played a significant role in the shaping of Americana and alternative rock since the early 90’s. The title of Uncle Tupelo’s highly influential first album, No Depression , both spawned a resurgence in music more widely described as “Americana,” as well as gave it its name. Later in his career, Tweedy and Wilco collaborated with Billy Bragg on the Mermaid Avenue records that featured lost lyrics by Woody Guthrie, released the groundbreaking album Yankee Hotel Foxtrot , and put a total of 12 band and four solo records, four books, and helped establish the bi-annual Solid Sound Festival in western Massachusetts. Hear how how songs by Meat Puppets, Neil Young, and Blondie charted his musical course. Tweedy’s newest work, a triple record titled Twilight Override , was released on September 26, 2025. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Guest: Jeff Tweedy

Topics covered

• Americana
• alternative rock
• music history
• songwriting
• album releases

Keywords

• Jeff Tweedy
• Uncle Tupelo
• Wilco
• No Depression
• Yankee Hotel Foxtrot
• Twilight Override
• Billy Bragg
• Woody Guthrie

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Uncle Tupelo, Wilco

Books & works: No Depression, Mermaid Avenue, Yankee Hotel Foxtrot, Twilight Override

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