Brett Newski (born Brett Wisniewski) is a North American nomad, songwriter, podcaster, illustrator, author, and Alternative guitarist for the Milwaukee, Wisconsin indie rock band NEWSKI. He has collaborated on songs with Matthew Caws of Nada Surf, Steven Page of Barenaked Ladies, Ryan Miller of Guster, H Burns, and Brian Vander Ark of The Verve Pipe. Comedian Charlie Berens stated “When I’m on the road doing comedy, half my job is anxiety. Brett’s book is a great tool for how to use that energy. And the best part is, when I’m too lazy to read, I can just look at the pictures.”