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Wet Leg Previews Four New Songs at NPR Tiny Desk Ahead of 'Moisturizer' Launch

The Isle of Wight duo is emphasizing ’90s alt-rock riffs alongside intimate lyricism ahead of a July 11 release followed by a North American tour.

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Overview

  • On July 9, the band debuted tracks “CPR,” “Mangetout,” “Davina McCall” and the ballad “11:21” during a Tiny Desk concert, with “11:21” performed live for the first time outside rehearsals.
  • The Guardian praised Moisturizer’s confident garage-rock riffs and candid lyrics exploring Rhian Teasdale’s fluid sexuality and new queer relationship.
  • Rolling Stone highlighted the album’s fusion of ’90s US alt-rock and Britpop influences, noting its pulsating dance-punk energy and punk-feminist swagger.
  • Moisturizer was produced by Dan Carey and is set for release on July 11 via Domino, following the band’s surprise gold-certified, Grammy-winning debut.
  • Wet Leg will support the album with a North American tour launching at Seattle’s Paramount Theatre on September 1.