Jesse Welles: podcast appearances and interviews

Jesse Allen Breckenridge Wells, born on November 22, 1992, and known professionally as Jesse Welles, is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist. He has released music under various names, including Jeh Sea Wells, and has served as the frontman for the bands Dead Indian, formed in 2012, Cosmic-American, formed in 2015, and Welles. His debut studio album, Red Trees and White Trashes, was released in 2018. In recent years, Welles has gained attention on social media for writing and performing folk protest songs addressing contemporary issues. His songs include titles such as The Poor, Cancer, The Olympics, United Health, Join ICE, and War Isn't Murder, the latter focusing on the Gaza war. His music has been described by Vulture as a blend of old-fashioned folk elements and trending-topic populism, presented in catchy snippets on social media multiple times weekly. Welles has been characterized as a modern Woody Guthrie for his socially conscious songwriting. His work has received recognition within the music industry; notably, in 2026, he received four nominations at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards. His diverse career spans performance, songwriting, and social activism through music, establishing him as an active figure in contemporary folk and protest music scenes.