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The inspiration behind rock band Wednesday's new album 'Bleeds'

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By Scott Simon

Published September 20, 2025 at 7:44 AM EDT

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Karly Hartzman, frontwoman of indie rockers Wednesday, about how dark stories and the end of a relationship informed the songwriting on the band's new album "Bleeds."

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