Remember when Wet Leg crash-landed into our lives with their self-titled debut, turning “Chaise Longue” into the indie anthem your cool cousin wouldn’t shut up about? That was 2022, and it feels like a lifetime ago—back when we were still arguing about Euphoria’s finale and pretending sourdough starters were a personality trait.
Well, dust off your Doc Martens, because the Isle of Wight’s finest are back, and they’re swinging harder than ever. Wet Leg just dropped a bombshell: their second album, Moisturizer, is coming, led by a new single, “Catch These Fists,” that’s already got us buzzing like a jukebox on a Saturday night.
Let’s start with the single, because “Catch These Fists” isn’t messing around. It hit the airwaves today (Tuesday, April 1, 2025), premiering on BBC Radio 1 as Wet Leg’s first new track in three years. Three years! In that time, Taylor Swift churned out enough albums to fill a bookshelf, TikTok made us all dance to sea shanties, and somehow, low-rise jeans crawled back from the abyss.
But Wet Leg? They’ve been brewing something fierce. “Catch These Fists” is a sonic uppercut—classic Wet Leg sass wrapped in a melody so catchy you’ll be humming it before you can say, well, “moisturizer.” It’s got that off-kilter charm we fell for last time, but with a punch that says they’re not just here to lounge on chaises anymore—they’re ready to rumble.
And then there’s the album. Moisturizer—yes, that’s really the title, and yes, it’s perfect—drops July 11, 2025, courtesy of Domino Records. Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers, the duo at the heart of this operation, holed up in Southwold, Suffolk, last March to write and record, and the vibes are sounding lush.
The album cover’s a trip: a surreal, dreamy landscape that looks like Salvador Dalí decided to design a skincare ad. It’s a hint at what’s inside—an eclectic stew of sounds that promises to keep us guessing. Oh, and that “Catch These Fists” video? Directed by the band themselves, because of course it is. Expect quirk, charisma, and maybe a little chaos—everything we’ve come to love about these two.
But wait, there’s more! Wet Leg’s hitting the road for a five-date UK tour in May 2025, with a big stop at London’s O2 Academy Brixton. Tickets are gonna vanish faster than a Radiohead reunion rumor, so get ready: presale kicks off April 9 at 10 a.m. BST for anyone who pre-orders Moisturizer, with general sale the next day at the same time. Stateside fans, don’t sulk—they’ve teased shows in New York and LA too, so keep your eyes peeled. This isn’t just a tour; it’s a victory lap for a band that’s been stacking wins since day one.
Because let’s rewind for a sec: Wet Leg didn’t just arrive in 2022—they conquered. Grammys? Check. Festival headliner slots? Check. A debut album that felt like your funniest friend texting you song ideas? Double check.
Now, with Moisturizer, they’re not coasting on that buzz—they’re cranking it up. Word is they’ve been road-testing seven new tracks at small gigs in Brighton and London, and the fan chatter’s louder than a distortion pedal cranked to 11. This isn’t a sophomore slump; it’s a sophomore strut.
In a world where music can feel like it’s sleepwalking through algorithms, Wet Leg is the wake-up call we didn’t know we needed. They’re still the band that can make you laugh one minute and nod along in awe the next, blending humor and heart like it’s no big deal.
Moisturizer isn’t just an album—it’s a mood, a moment, and maybe a reminder to hydrate your soul. So, whether you’ve been riding with them since the “Chaise Longue” days or you’re just now tuning in, get ready. Wet Leg’s throwing fists, and we’re all about to catch ’em.
Check out tour dates and locations on Variety‘s website.
