Wendy's emo album
The gist
Wendy's released a six-song emo album on September 23, 2026, produced by Matt Squire.
The fast-food chain is betting on emo nostalgia to stay culturally relevant.
How it unfolded
- Sep 22, 2026Wendy's teased the album and makeover on Instagram with a post reading "It was never a phase, album out 9.23.26".
- Sep 23, 2026Wendy's released a six-song emo album called "Songs to Listen to in the Wendy's Parking Lot," available for streaming on major music platforms.
- Sep 23, 2026USA TODAY contacted Wendy's for further comment on the album but had not received a response.