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Wet Leg Unveil Energetic Sophomore Album Moisturizer

With North American tour dates beginning in September, Moisturizer’s confident energy, personal lyricism, dynamic riffs have won widespread praise.

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Overview

  • Moisturizer officially released on July 11 blends punchy alt-rock dynamics, Britpop-tinged riffs and shoegaze textures into a cohesive sophomore statement.
  • Critics acclaim the album’s vibrant hooks, witty storytelling and candid exploration of fluid sexuality and love.
  • The band showcased four new tracks—“CPR,” “Mangetout,” “Davina McCall” and “11:21”—during an NPR Tiny Desk Concert preview on July 9.
  • Produced by Dan Carey and penned during a Suffolk Coast retreat, the record marks Wet Leg’s growth from playful indie breakout to assured rock act.
  • Wet Leg will kick off a North American tour on September 1 with a launch show at Seattle’s Paramount Theatre.