Wheatus frontman Brendan B. Brown teases Ed Sheeran collaboration

November 9, 2025 – Radio 854 Music News:

Pop-, Oldies- and Top 40 radio station Radio 854 has a hot scoop for you:
Wheatus frontman Brendan B. Brown has publicly teased that a collaboration with Ed Sheeran may be in the works — fueling excitement among fans of both artists.

What’s going on?

Brown, founding member and vocalist of Wheatus, appeared on stage in Hamburg alongside Ed Sheeran during the pop-superstar’s European tour. There they performed Wheatus’ iconic 2000 hit Teenage Dirtbag together.
While the on-stage cameo might’ve felt like just a playful nod to nostalgia, Brown commented that the collaboration could extend beyond that single moment — he’s “very open” to working with Sheeran, hinting at new original material. This was reported by media outlets following the Hamburg show.

Why this matters

• Iconic origin story meets modern pop sensibility: Teenage Dirtbag remains a cult anthem and its inclusion on the set by Sheeran shows the song’s enduring legacy.

• Cross-generational appeal: Sheeran’s audience is huge, mainstream and global; a project with Wheatus’ frontman bridges 2000s alt-rock nostalgia with today’s pop scene.

• Radio gold for us at Radio 854: Pop, Oldies and Top 40 fans — this is a story that hits all three categories. The nostalgia angle appeals to Oldies/2000s listeners; the Sheeran connection speaks to Top 40; and the rock band origin touches Pop-rock fans.

What we know so far

• The Hamburg performance: Sheeran invited Brown on stage to perform “Teenage Dirtbag” with him and his former school-band friends.

• Brown’s remarks: He acknowledged the possibility of “something more” than just the live cameo — hinting at recording or collaboration beyond live performance.

• No formal announcement yet: There’s no confirmed release date, single name or album linked to the collaboration as of now. So: speculative but credible.

What to watch for

• A new single credited to Wheatus & Ed Sheeran (or featuring one or the other) — this would be the strongest signal.

• A revamped version of “Teenage Dirtbag” featuring Sheeran’s vocals or production. The song has been re-recorded by Wheatus before (2020 version) which shows the band is open to new spins.

• Interviews or social-media posts from either artist dropping clues (studio pics, teasers, hashtags).

• Radio premiere: As radio professionals (like at Radio 854) we should keep ears open for a surprise release or exclusive airplay.

✅ What this means for Radio 854

This story gives us several opportunities:

• Feature segment: A short “Flashback & Forward” piece: revisit Wheatus’ original 2000-classic, then tie in the Sheeran connection and tease upcoming collaboration.

• Interview angle: If Brown or Sheeran appear in interviews soon, we could pitch the story “From Teenage Dirtbag to Top 40 team-up”.

• Countdown tie-in: When the track drops, we can build anticipation — maybe a “Premiere Night” on Radio 854.

• Listener engagement: Ask listeners: “Which 2000s hit would you love to hear re-imagined with a modern star?” and include the Wheatus/Sheeran story as the example.

Quick draft for website

Headline: Wheatus’ Brendan B. Brown Teases Collaboration with Ed Sheeran
Lead: The frontman of the early-2000s alt-rock band Wheatus has hinted that he and pop-megastar Ed Sheeran may be cooking up something together — following their surprise on-stage reunion in Hamburg.
Body: [Insert story summary: Hamburg show, the performance of “Teenage Dirtbag,” Brown’s remarks, what this could mean for both artists and for fans …]
Why it matters: Bridges nostalgia and modern pop; perfect for Radio 854’s blend of Pop, Oldies & Top 40.
What’s next: A new single? A remake? We’ll keep our ears peeled and you’ll be the first to know on Radio 854.
Call to action: Tune in tomorrow at [time] for a special “Flashback/Forward” segment where we dig into Wheatus’ legacy and the potential Sheeran link.