American singer and songwriter Koe Wetzel has been described variously as a “blend of rock and country”, “outlaw country,” and “fusing country and grunge.” Wetzel was born in Pittsburg, TX with one of his names being a reference to outlaw country singer-songwriter David Allen Coe. His mother was a touring country singer, bringing the young Koe along and his father worked in construction. He would perform on stage for the first time at age six. Later, Wetzel was a linebacker at Tarleton State University, Texas, where he decided to pursue a career as a musician instead. Wetzel formed “Koe Wetzel and Konvicts”, and self-released an EP and one full-length album. His “rowdy” music and lyrics became popular among college students and young adults, and Noise Complaint, released in 2016, was considered to be his breakout album. Beginning with Noise Complaint, the full name of the band was dropped, though Wetzel still performs with a bassist, one drummers, and two guitarists. Harold Saul High was released in 2019 and in 2020, Wetzel released Sellout, named in reference to his signing with major label.
