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Los Angeles Times
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
How does Wet Leg roll out a new album? It's just like 'rolling out the doughnut'
At Primavera Sound Barcelona, Rhian Teasdale, 32, emerges from smoke, stained the color orange by stage lights, gallantly flexing her arms in the air. She hovers over the mic, revealing bleached eyebrows and hair that fades from brown roots to pink. Her outfit is highlighted by a trimmed white shirt and neon fishnet leggings — a clear departure from the bohemian style that proved prevalent amid the release of 'Wet Leg' in 2022. Anyone who has seen the five-piece rock ensemble in 2025 will know that this is a visually different band than that of three years ago. 'It was five years ago that we made the 'Chaise Longue' video,' Teasdale says. 'People have seen your image as a certain way, and then you grow, you change. 'It's funny how much people expect you to stay the same, and it's somehow this big statement to grow and change.' She also notes that 'subconsciously,' she had chosen her former attire out of discomfort. Now, feeling more at home in her own skin, she can take a more authentic approach to herself. 'I did not want to be sexualized by men,' she reflects. 'The thought of showing any skin and anyone maybe thinking that it was for the male gaze made me want to cover up and not be noticed. 'It wasn't a conscious gear shift kind of thing, but there are a few things that I can look back on and pinpoint why I'm able to have so much more self-expression.' Still, their self-titled debut — as kitschy and cottagecore as it was in appearance and sound — certainly warranted the reception that it received, featuring tantalizing tracks such as 'Chaise Longue' and 'Wet Dream.' In the latter's music video, Teasdale and Chambers unforgettably prance around in long, blue dresses while sporting lobster claw gloves. But it would be 'Chaise Longue' that snatched up a Grammy award in the alternative music performance category; the band also won for alternative music album. For being stuck within the confines of an island populated by just 140,000 people, Wet Leg's rise was meteoric. Teasdale mentions that the lives of the Isle of Wight natives were 'completely changed'; she was a stylist assistant for commercials in London, bassist Ellis Durand was putting up scaffolding, drummer Henry Holmes was a surf instructor, guitarist Joshua Mobaraki worked in a café and Chambers had taken up a position making jewelry in the family business. Indeed, the 'very sleepy and small-minded' island off the coast of England, known for its beautiful coasts, isaltogether a grain of sand in the Channel, hidden underneath the mainland's shadow. 'You have to take a boat over there,' Teasdale says of the island. 'There's no bridge, there's no tunnel.' Though she's since moved to London, leaving it in the rearview at 18, she notes that Chambers, Mobaraki and Durand still call it home. Holmes also made the mad dash to the city. 'We're all just living our little lives and all of a sudden you're touring the world,' Teasdale says. 'It's crazy going to the Grammys and looking at all the famous people off the telly and just feeling very odd.' Though, it now seems that the group are well adjusted to fame, as they return for their sophomore album, 'Moisturizer.' It's a far more sonically expressive, authentic and raw record than that of its predecessor. Though no one can deny the hypnotic nature of hits like 'Chaise Longue' and 'Wet Dream,' the group has undeniably evolved and it shows across the entire 12-track project. It opens up with the oh-so-smooth 'CPR,' the second single released off the album, which Teasdale describes as 'walking up to a great height [and] jumping into the abyss that is love.' This proves to be a consistent theme across 'Moisturizer,' which often feels like Teasdale's ode to an aching heart. 'CPR' is just the 'launchpad' for the 'rest of the tunes to spawn from.' This pours into 'liquidize,' which teems with a sense of yearning, questioning in heartache , 'So many creatures in the f— world / How could I be your one?' On the rougher 'jennifer's body,' Teasdale's soft delivery shines through to say 'Every day starts and ends with you / Hold me down I get high on you' before taking a backseat and letting Chambers' guitar wail away. 'I think before falling in love this time around with my current partner, I just had no interest in writing love songs,' Teasdale confesses. 'I'd only dated men up until my partner… I feel like the world is so saturated with love songs from a very heteronormative perspective and I felt no interest in it at all.' As for the change of heart: 'I think love just hit me really heavy this time… I'm just so very, very, very, in love.' Hilariously, she also compares the album rollout process this time around to a fairly obscure occupation she was thrown into prior to the band's rise. Teasdale, who once worked as a baker, says their debut was like 'when you start a new job and you've been told you have to make doughnuts.' 'You don't know where any of the stuff is, so someone has to teach you... where the cookie cutters are, and where the box of sugar is,' she says, laughing. 'You know, just like rolling out an album, rolling out the doughnut, rolling out that dough.' A highlight of the album comes in their third single, 'davina mccall,' a mellow and dreamy song that references the famed British 'national treasure' known for her work as a TV presenter on 'Big Brother.' Teasdale says she watched the show as a kid in the 2000s and was always fascinated when McCall would turn to the camera and say, 'This is Davina, I'm coming to get you' when a contestant was eliminated. 'It was a very dramatic moment when Davina McCall was coming to get you,' she says. 'It's kind of a little joke that I'll come and pick you up wherever you are.' Teasdale says McCall even recently came to a Wet Leg show after the band had told her they'd written a song using her name. Thankfully, she was 'so cool' and gave 'the best hugs ever.' But fans will also be pleased to notice that the group has still maintained their signature, bold tongue-in-cheek style of lyrics. On 'mangetout,' Teasdale sings 'You wanna f— me? / I know, most people do' over a smooth riff and declares on 'pillow talk' that 'Every night I f— my pillow / I wish I was f— you.' 'The more muscular sound that is on this album is just the result of five people that have been touring together for something shy of three years,' she says. 'I think my sense of humor will always be the same… it's kind of impossible to leave that behind.' In the last few tracks, the album noticeably slows down. '11:21' is a beautiful song that finds strength in its simplicity. The title is a call back to the day Teasdale met her partner: 'Time goes by / But I feel the same about you since the day we first met,' she sings. It's sandwiched between 'don't speak,' which falls short of capturing the same essence that the rest of 'Moisturizer' is peppered with, and 'u and me at home.' The latter is the album's closer and features some of Chambers' best performances on the album; it's a befitting farewell to an excellent project. 'I think when you're really close with someone, it just means that you don't have to use words,' Teasdale says of working with Chambers. 'It's just easy and joyful and the most natural thing.' 'Moisturizer' hits streaming services and music store shelves on July 11, with all the potential of outperforming their debut, even with it being as successful as it was. Together, the band sounds more refined than three years ago and — if their recent performances are anything to go off of — looks to light up the stage on their North American tour, which starts in September and makes a stop in Los Angeles on Oct. 17. 'I'm just excited for people to hear the rest of the album, because it's just a fun album,' Teasdale says. 'We made it to be played live, so I'm excited for when it's not a secret thing anymore.'
Express Tribune
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
'this one's about you!!' – sabrina carpenter announces new single 'Manchild' after viral teaser buzz
Sabrina Carpenter has sparked excitement among fans with a new Instagram post teasing her upcoming release, 'Manchild.' The pop singer shared a striking photo of herself hitchhiking, accompanied by the caption, 'this ones about you!! 'Manchild' is out this Thursday 6/5 8pm EST ❤️ special 7" vinyl available now.' This confirms that Carpenter's new music will be released on June 5, marking the latest chapter in her evolving discography. This post follows a viral video Carpenter shared yesterday, featuring her hitchhiking in micro denim shorts and heels. The 16-second clip, captioned 'we're READY,' quickly gained traction online, fueling fan speculation about the nature of her upcoming project. The video's casual tone and visual style led many to make a possible connection to 'Manchild,' particularly after promotional billboards appeared across Texas. These billboards, credited to SC Entertainment, prominently featured the word 'Manchild' along with cryptic phrases such as 'HEY MEN,' 'AMEN,' and 'I SWEAR THEY CHOOSE ME I'M NOT CHOOSING THEM.' The billboards also included a 2025 copyright, further indicating a new release was imminent. Though Carpenter has not clarified whether 'Manchild' will be a single, music video, or part of a larger project, industry observers note the timing is strategic. Carpenter's North American Short n' Sweet Tour resumes in July, suggesting 'Manchild' could become a summer anthem. Moreover, Carpenter is set to headline Primavera Sound Barcelona this weekend alongside Charli XCX and Chappell Roan, providing an ideal platform for promoting new material. The caption to the post, 'this ones about you!!', still remains in question, as to whom this is directed. Is this single also going to be a subtle or a much more direct dig towards ex-boyfriend Barry Keoghan, as it was seen in 'Please Please Please' remasterd/remix video.
Express Tribune
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Sabrina Carpenter unveils mysterious teaser and billboard campaign for rumoured new song 'Manchild'
Sabrina Carpenter has ignited fan theories and online chaos with a cryptic new teaser hinting at a major musical release. The pop star posted a 16-second clip on social media featuring her hitchhiking in micro denim shorts and heels, closing with a casual 'Oh boy.' The silent video captioned " we're READY" instantly went viral, sparking speculation over what's coming next. Fans believe the clip is linked to a new track likely titled 'Manchild' after promotional billboards surfaced across Texas. The billboards, credited to SC Entertainment, include phrases like 'HEY MEN,' 'AMEN,' and 'I SWEAR THEY CHOOSE ME I'M NOT CHOOSING THEM,' with one prominently featuring the word 'Manchild' in quotes alongside a 2025 copyright. Photo: X Carpenter has not confirmed if the new release is a single, a video, or both, but her timing is strategic. With the North American leg of her Short n' Sweet Tour resuming in July, a summer anthem seems imminent. Additionally, she will be headlining Primavera Sound Barcelona this weekend alongside Charli XCX and Chappell Roan. In addition to her music, Carpenter is rumoured to be in talks for Mamma Mia! 3, potentially playing a character related to Meryl Streep's.
Metro
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Fans 'fuming' as major star suddenly drops out of Primavera with weeks to go
In just a few weeks time Clairo was due to perform at Barcelona's Primavera Sound Festival, but fans are fuming as she's only just announced she is dropping out. The Pretty Girl singer, 26, announced the news via the festival's official Instagram page in a statement which explained the cancellation is due to 'logistical issues'. 'Hi Barcelona friends,' the Charm hitmaker began. 'Unfortunately, I'm not able to make it to Primavera this year and I'm so sad about it, because Primavera is iconic and returning to the fest is something I've been looking forward to for ages. 'There are some logistical issues with getting my show to/from Primavera that have forced my hand here. 'I never want to give my fans anything but the absolute best set I can do, and that won't be possible at this time. 'I'm so sorry again and I hope to be able to make it up to you sooner than later.' She also captioned the news with: 'I'm so sorry Barcelona. We'll be back soon.' Primavera added to her announcement acknowledging the fans' 'frustration' which they said they shared. 'We regret to annunce that Clairo has cancelled her performance at Primavera Sound Barcelona 2025,' the festival said. 'We are deeply saddened by this news and share the fans' frustration. 'We, too, were very much looking forward to welcoming her again at Primavera Sound Barcelona.' Fans were not satisfied with Clairo's explanation, as @laviedesan took to X and said: 'I love Clairo so much, but I'm tired of the lack of respect artists have for countries outside the US. 'You can't cancel your show just because your team didn't plan your festivals dates properly and chose the one in New York over Primavera Sound.' 'The logistics Clairo gave to cancel primavera is honestly hilarious because I watched her coachella set and….. I'm confused. What kind of equipment are you having difficulties bringing to spain? You can't bring a piano and a guitar to Europe?' asked @missmoroccana. 'It's a month away – fix it,' fumed @Umer_885, adding: 'Feel bad for fans who bought tickets just for her.' @SebastianArizaS simply said, 'FUMING'. Clairo was billed to perform at Primavera Sound on June 6, and the star is booked in for a gig in New York at The Governors Ball on June 8 in a lineup that was announced in January. It is unclear whether this NY booking is the reason behind her 'logistical issue' in getting her show to Europe. The star is only playing a handful of festivals this summer. She will be making the journey for BST Hyde Park on June 5 and 6, before heading over to Hinterland Festival in Iowa on August 1, and Lollapalooza Festival on August 2. Primavera's line-up luckily isn't lacking – as it is returning this summer with the three biggest pop stars in the world right now signed on as headliners: Charli XCX, Chappell Roan, and Sabrina Carpenter. The 23rd edition of the festival, which will be held at Parc del Fòrum from June 4-8 in Barcelona, will also see performances from LCD Soundsystem, FKA Twigs, HAIM, Jamie xx, Fontaines D.C., Beach House, IDLES, Turnstile and more. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Missed out on Glastonbury tickets? Here's 5 'hidden gem' festivals you've probably never heard of MORE: Oscar-winning actor confirmed for 2025 Capital Summertime Ball in most insane line-up MORE: Huge US superstar confirmed for 2025 Capital Summertime Ball in most insane line-up
The Guardian
19-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
No Glastonbury 2025 ticket? Here's how to still find the party
Those who missed out in the Glastonbury tickets scrum last November have two more chances to strike it lucky next week when the official resales take place. On Thursday 24 April, at 6pm, tickets with coach travel will go on sale, while from 9am on Sunday 27 April general admission tickets are up for grabs. These are tickets bought by people who can no longer attend or who were unable to pay what they owed, though with only a 'very limited' number available, most Glastonbury fans are going to be disappointed. But if you come away empty-handed (again), don't be downcast. There are stacks of other festivals to suit all tastes and budgets, ranging from a one-dayer in London where tickets cost up to £380 each (almost £45 an hour), to a number of free and low-cost events that are promising some decent acts. In 2019, before the pandemic caused chaos, Glastonbury's general admission tickets cost £248 each. This year they are £373.50. That is a 50.6% rise in six years – roughly double the headline, 25%-ish, increase in the cost of goods and services in the UK. But Glastonbury could probably charge a lot more than it does and still sell out. And those attending this year will get more for their money than a few years ago. For Latitude festival in Suffolk, where headliners this year include Sting, Fatboy Slim and Snow Patrol, the increase in ticket price is even greater: 52%. An adult weekend ticket was £202.50 in 2019 – this year it's £308. Meanwhile, the cost of an adult weekend ticket for the Isle of Wight festival has soared by almost 66% over the same period – from £175 in 2019 to £289.95 for non-islanders this year. These are all face-value costs; there may be fees and charges on top. For example, with Glastonbury there is a £5 booking fee for each ticket, plus postage and packing at £10.25 an order. There are plenty of events still up for grabs across the rest of Europe – sometimes with better lineups and at a fraction of the price. A three-day ticket to NOS Alive in Lisbon, Portugal, on 10-12 July will set you back €199 (£171) – with Kings of Leon, Sam Fender, Olivia Rodrigo, Noah Kahan and Nine Inch Nails among the lineup. Primavera Sound Barcelona in Spain takes place on 4-8 June, but is sold out. However, tickets to its sister festival, Primavera Sound Porto in Portugal on 12-15 June, are still available, and acts playing include Charli xcx, Central Cee, Jamie XX, Haim and Fontaines DC. Standard four-day tickets cost €180, though Revolut customers can get 10% off, taking the price to €162. Meanwhile, you can catch Raye, Gracie Abrams, Massive Attack and Linkin Park at Open'er festival in Gdynia on the north coast of Poland on 2-5 July. A four-day ticket costs 1,359 Polish złoty (£272) with camping and 1,089 złoty without. Of course, you have to factor in travel costs and maybe also accommodation, depending on the event, but some people will be able to condense the cost of a festival and a holiday into one. We looked at flights from London to Gdansk, Poland, near to Gdynia, leaving on 1 July and returning on 6 July. Return flights from Luton with Wizz Air started at just under £99 a person. Overseas festivals aren't always cheaper than UK ones: a three-day general admission pass for last weekend's Coachella festival in California, where Lady Gaga played an acclaimed set, cost $649 (£490) this year, while passes for this weekend start at $599. Organisers often rely on a small army of volunteers and workers performing various tasks – from being a parking steward or working the bar to giving people their wristbands or litter-picking – in exchange for a free ticket. A good starting point is to register with recruitment agencies that provide staff for festivals and other events, as well as charities such as WaterAid, CND and Oxfam, which may need helpers. Festaff offers volunteering jobs at lots of weekend and one-day events, from Glastonbury to Boomtown, a five-day music festival in the South Downs national park. At the time of writing, Festaff was no longer accepting applications for some of this year's festivals but was still looking for people for a range of events including Kendal Calling in the Lake District (31 July to 3 August), Neil Young at BST Hyde Park in London on 11 July, and Belladrum Tartan Heart festival, near Inverness (31 July to 2 August). You may be expected to pay an administration fee or, in a few cases, a refundable deposit. For example, with Festaff there is typically a £10 or £15 admin fee, and those volunteering at Glastonbury via the company had to put down a £375 deposit, to be returned minus a £15 admin fee if work is completed to a 'good standard'. You will usually have plenty of free time to enjoy the event. DC Site Services also specialises in providing a range of festival and event staff. While money is tight for many people, there are clearly plenty of music fans out there with cash to splash. This year's Soho House festival, which takes place in Gunnersbury Park, west London, on 3 July, is for members and their guests and costs up to £380 a person for one afternoon and evening's entertainment. That is up almost 17% from £325 two years ago. The acts playing have not been announced yet. The price includes unlimited food and drinks. If you are heading to Glastonbury, the Pop-Up Hotel offers a range of packages including the Tipi Tenthouse Suite, which costs £28,999 for six guests. Here are a few of the bigger events: Festival Too: a free, unticketed event held in King's Lynn, Norfolk, over three weekends: 28-29 June; 4-5 July; and 11-12 July. More details to be confirmed. Ocean Colour Scene and Sigala played last year. Godiva festival in War Memorial Park, Coventry, on 4-6 July. Adult day tickets from £10. Acts billed include Marc Almond, Clean Bandit, Ocean Colour Scene and Heather Small. Leigh folk festival in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, on 28-29 June. Here, typically almost all events are free, with the exception of some ticketed concerts.
