What We Know So Far
Here’s what I was able to find by digging through YouTube, music blogs, and content monitoring sites:
There are YouTube playlists under the name “Edie Brakel”. One of them is literally titled “Edie Brakel” and has a small number of videos (2 videos) and about 90+ views.
Another playlist titled “Edie Brakel What I Am” features songs like “What I Am” by Edie Brickell & New Bohemians, “Zombie” by The Cranberries, “California Love” by 2Pac & Dr. Dre, etc. These are well-known tracks by other artists.
There is no presence of original music released under the name Edie Brakel identified in mainstream music databases, streaming services, or credible articles
So what we have is more of curation / playlisting rather than original art or a clearly established artist.
Possible Identities & Interpretations
Given the limited evidence, there are several plausible interpretations of who or what Edie Brakel might be (or aiming to be):
| Interpretation | Description | Pros / Supporting Facts | Challenges / Contradictions |
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| Music curator or playlist alias | Someone using this name to collect and share songs under thematic playlists, perhaps for discovery or taste curation. | Fits with what’s found: curated playlists, no original tracks, mixture of existing music. | Doesn’t explain why the alias if not planning original content; limited reach so far. |
| Emerging artist / project name | Edie Brakel could be an artist or musician starting to publish content, but so far only sharing or re-sharing others’ works or covers. | Could explain low visibility, few videos, no press yet. | No evidence of originals, copyright info, or streaming profiles. |
| Pseudonym or typo inspired by Edie Brickell | Edie Brickell is a known artist; “Brakel” is quite close phonetically. It’s possible someone mis-heard or intentionally played on the similarity. | The playlist “What I Am” is a famous Edie Brickell song. Its presence could be hinting at homage or confusion. | Without concrete confirmation, could be mistaken identity or just coincidence. |
| Fan / tribute project | A fan using the name Edie Brakel to assemble favorite songs, possibly as tributes, mashups or thematic listening. | Fits with curated playlists, mixture of genres and artists. | No trace of interviews, social media profiling, etc., that indicate an organized tribute project. |
What We Don’t Find — Missing Evidence
To better establish what Edie Brakel truly is, here are the gaps I noticed:
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No original releases under Edie Brakel found. No singles, albums, or creative works that are attributed to that name were discovered.
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No artist pages (e.g. Spotify, Apple Music, SoundCloud) clearly listing Edie Brakel’s own content.
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No interviews, press, or media coverage: credible music publications, local news, blogs do not seem to have written about Edie Brakel as a musician.
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No social media footprint: at least none that surfaced quickly in my search that show biography, creative posts, show announcements, etc.
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Low visibility & minimal metrics: very few videos, low view counts, minimal engagement so far.
What the YouTube Playlists Suggest
Although the evidence is thin, the existing playlists give some clues about what Edie Brakel might be trying to do:
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The playlists are eclectic: they include popular, well-known songs from different decades and genres. For example, Edie Brickell & New Bohemians (folk/rock), The Cranberries (alternative rock), 2Pac ft. Dr. Dre (hip hop).
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One playlist is explicitly named “What I Am”, possibly referencing identity / introspection, or perhaps inspired by the Edie Brickell song. This might hint at thematic curation rather than random song collections. PS2 Bios
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View counts are low, indicating an early stage of growth (if growth is intended). That suggests either a very niche audience, a new project just starting, or possibly something more private or experimental.
Implications & Why It Matters
Why should one care about someone like Edie Brakel, an apparently small or emerging name? Even modest-visibility creators or curators can tell us interesting things. Here are some implications:
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Music discovery & curation trend: Many people nowadays find music via curated playlists, thematic mixes, and smaller influencers rather than just major platforms. Edie Brakel might be part of this trend.
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Identity & brand building: Even if currently limited, people who start curating music under a stable alias often evolve into bigger roles — remixing, producing, or becoming tastemakers. The alias or pseudonym could become a brand.
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Fan / tribute culture: If Edie Brakel is a tribute or inspired by other artists (like Edie Brickell), it reflects how fans reinterpret, remix or recontextualize works — an important part of cultural circulation.
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Challenges for emerging creators: The lack of discovery, legal/informational transparency, and documentation highlight how hard it is to break through as an unknown. It also shows the risk of misidentification (mistaking someone for another due to name similarity).
What to Look for If You Want to Validate Edie Brakel’s Identity
If you are curious and want to follow up or see if Edie Brakel becomes more established, here are things to watch for — signs that this is more than just playlist curation:
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Original Music Releases
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Singles, EPs, albums under the name Edie Brakel.
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Credits on tracks (songwriting/production) showing that Edie Brakel is involved in creation.
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Streaming Platform Presence
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A profile on Spotify, Apple Music, SoundCloud etc., where you can see followers, plays, etc.
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Verified or semi-verified accounts help.
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Social Media Activity
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Instagram, TikTok, Twitter/X or similar showing photos/videos, behind-the-scenes, announcements.
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Posts about recording, upcoming releases, collaborations.
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Interviews / Press Mentions
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Local or online magazines, blogs featuring Edie Brakel.
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Interviews that explain the person behind the name, influences, goals.
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Copyright / Licensing Information
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Registrations with music rights organizations (if they exist).
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Official covers vs. original work being licensed properly.
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Growth in Audience / Metrics
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Increased view counts, playlist subscribers.
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Engagement: comments, reposts, listener feedback.
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Possible Risks, Misconceptions & Recommendations
Because the current data is thin, some misconceptions or pitfalls are possible. Also useful to offer suggestions.
Risks / Misconceptions
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Confusing Edie Brakel with Edie Brickell (a well-known artist). Because of similarity in names and because Edie Brickell is featured in a playlist under “Edie Brakel What I Am,” some might assume they are related or the same. This seems unlikely based on current info.
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Assuming authorship: Just because a name is used for a playlist doesn’t mean original artistry, songwriting, or creative ownership.
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Legal issues: If someone curates playlists with copyrighted music, sharing or remixing could carry legal implications (depending on jurisdiction). Using or sharing covers, remixes, etc., without proper licensing is risky.
Recommendations for Someone Following / Investigating Edie Brakel
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Check music rights databases (ASCAP, BMI, etc.) to see if Edie Brakel is registered.
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Look up social handles for consistency of the alias. A consistent alias across platforms suggests seriousness.
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Monitor streaming platforms for new drops. Use apps that alert you when new artists appear.
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Be cautious about assumptions: don’t assume artist status until you see solid evidence (original music, credits, etc.).
Conclusion
Edie Brakel remains an enigmatic name in the music/playlist-curation world. Based on available evidence:
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It appears more likely to be an alias or curator name rather than a well-established artist.
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There’s no firm info about original content or creative work attributed to “Edie Brakel.”
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The presence of playlists featuring well-known songs suggests curation, possible homage, or personal collections.
If Edie Brakel is just starting or experimenting, there is real potential: the internet allows small creators to gradually build audience, transition from curation to creation, or simply find niche communities. But until more data emerges, any assumptions about authorship or artistry should be made cautiously.
