Twenty years ago an alternative rock band from Long Island made some noise in the music industry with a song that struck a nerve with teenagers across the globe. Wheatus’ hit song, “Teenage Dirtbag,” ...

The legend of Wheatus’ hit single, “Teenage Dirtbag” from 2000 continues to grow as the band from Northport has now released a holiday version called, “Christmas Dirtbag.” The song’s catchy structure ...

For many, “Teenage Dirtbag” by Wheatus captures the quintessential American high school experience. But for the song’s writer Brendan Brown, “Teenage Dirtbag” represents a fantasy adolesence that he ...

As Wheatus mark the 25th anniversary of their cult hit Teenage Dirtbag, frontman Brendan B. Brown reflects on the song’s enduring appeal, the changing landscape of pop music, and what’s next for the ...

It’s been 25 years since Wheatus released its debut self-titled album. Two decades, a One Direction cover and several social media trends later, the New York City-based pop-rock band best known for ...

Although he wasn’t quite sure how to make it a reality, Brendan B. Brown always knew that music might be his calling. But it wasn’t until graduating from the University of Scranton in 1995 with a dual ...