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New York Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Times
Wet Leg Became Indie Superheroes Overnight. Now They're Acting Like It.
Taking the stage in a muscled power pose is a declaration of frontwoman confidence. And Rhian Teasdale is gleaming with it. When her band Wet Leg played at Market Hotel in Brooklyn this spring, she strode up in a dingy undershirt and some glorified tighty-whities, and flexed her biceps at the crowd — a stance somewhere between bodybuilder and Wonder Woman. Launching into the come-at-me lyrics of 'Catch These Fists,' the pulsing lead single from the band's upcoming album — 'I don't want your love, I just wanna fight' the chorus snarls — Teasdale, the rhythm guitarist, dropped her custom-made, bubble gum pink instrument, and flashed her guns again. Beside her, Hester Chambers, the college friend she started the band with, was playing lead guitar with her back to the audience (her version of a power move). When they got into 'Chaise Longue,' the underground hit that put them on the map, they were both dancing and grinning. Since Wet Leg emerged three years ago, its trajectory into indie-rock stardom has been a series of almost absurd feats. Pals from the Isle of Wight, England — a far reach from a musical hot spot — the group saw its self-titled debut LP explode, a chart-topper in the United Kingdom that also earned two Grammys. 'Chaise Longue,' perhaps history's catchiest track about a grandfather's upholstered chair, had vocal fans in Elton John, Lorde and Dave Grohl; seemingly overnight, Wet Leg ascended from dingy clubs to stadiums, opening for Foo Fighters and Harry Styles. This is a heady place to activate a sophomore album, 'Moisturizer,' out July 11. Especially because, unlike the debut, which was mostly written by Teasdale and Chambers, the latest effort is the work of a five-piece — including Henry Holmes, the drummer; Ellis Durand, the bassist; and the multi-instrumentalist Joshua Mobaraki, who is also Chambers's boyfriend. And though Chambers, the lead guitarist, is still a full-fledged member of the group, she has stepped back from the sort of promotion she did for the first album, when the two women were featured as soft-spoken musical partners in matching cottagecore dresses. They were billed as a duo, and now, 'we're definitely a band,' Teasdale said decisively. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Wet Leg Sound the Alarm on New Single ‘CPR'
Wet Leg has an emergency: the band is in love. The band are sounding the alarm on new single 'CPR,' a dark and twisted attempt at a love song. 'Is it love or suicide?' lead singer Rhian Teasdale asks over a simple riff. The answer is, of course, in her lover's kiss. 'Put your mouth to mine, give me CPR,' she wails in the revved-up chorus. Along with the track, Wet Leg have shared a new video for 'CPR,' which all members (Teasdale, along with Hester Chambers, Ellis Durand, Henry Holmes, and Joshua Mobaraki) directed. In it, the band take a sunny drive on a road surrounded by lush greenery as Teasdale swings around in the backseat, phoning in the aforementioned emergency. The lead singer is a carefree queen as she sings, 'I'm in love and you're to blame.' More from Rolling Stone the Beaches, Wet Leg, MJ Lenderman to Headline Rolling Stone's Rock & Roll Tour Wet Leg Will Lather Up North America in 'Moisturizer' on New Tour Watch Wet Leg Showcase Rousing Single 'Catch These Fists' on 'Fallon' The new track will open Wet Leg's upcoming album, Moisturizer, set for release on July 11 via Domino. 'Although Teasdale previously felt allergic to writing love songs, Moisturizer is defined by its sheer exuberance, and Teasdale ended up finding the process empowering,' a statement for 'CPR' reads. In April, Wet Leg came out swinging when they announced moisturizer with their first single of 2025, 'Catch These Fists.' The band has since announced a 22-stop North American tour, which will kick off in September. Along with stops in Los Angeles and New York, Wet Leg will also headline Rolling Stone's Gather No Moss tour stop in Nashville. Best of Rolling Stone The 50 Greatest Eminem Songs All 274 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time
