Wet Leg unveil new single “Angelica” + debut album out April 8th
Wet Leg
unveil new single
“Angelica” – watch video no
Announce “Chaise Longue” 7” repress
Debut album Wet Leg out April 8th
Photo credit: Hollie Fernando
“They’re one of those new bands whose sound and aesthetic seem to have arrived fully formed, promising exciting if totally unpredictable things to come” The New York Times
“A breath of fresh air” The Independent
“2022 is going to be their year” Clash
“Immensely charming” Stereogum
“One of 2022’s most anticipated debuts” Metro
“Stupidly fun and outrageously addictive” NME
With the release of Wet Leg’s self-titled debut album just over a month away (due April 8th), the Isle of Wight duo (Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers) are pleased to unveil their new single “Angelica”.
Named after Rhian’s oldest friend, “Angelica” was recorded in Hester’s living room, by bandmate Joshua Mobaraki. A mixture of the absurd (“She brought lasagne to the party”), the sardonic (“I don’t wanna listen to your band”) and social angst (“I look at my feet then I look for the door”), it’s a trippy, synth-kissed journey through parties and regrets. “It’s laced with disenchantment,” Rhian says. “Even though the chorus is ‘good times, all the time’. That’s just impossible, isn’t it?”
The video – self-directed by the band – was shot on the island and is an unbridled record of Rhian and Hester’s friendship complete with high-kicks, fisticuffs, kiss-and-make ups, vast amounts of hair and even more dancing.
Watch the video for “Angelica” here.
“Angelica” single artwork
Additionally, the sold out “Chaise Longue” 7” from last year is getting a repress and is available to buy here.
Several of the band’s US dates have been upgraded, and additional UK in-stores have been added due to demand. The band have also been announced for BBC 6 Music Festival in Cardiff. Full details can be found here and UK dates are listed below. Wet Leg have been announced as Spotify’s latest artist partner in their global RADAR programme. To celebrate, they’ve collaborated on a mini video series Searching for Mop Man that plays off the recent “Oh No” video. Check out episode one here.
Listen to Wet Leg’s previous singles: “Chaise Longue”, “Wet Dream”, “Too Late Now” and “Oh No”.
Wet Leg is available to pre-order on exclusive clear vinyl (with a 7” of two non-album tracks) via the band’s webstore, standard vinyl, cassette, CD and digitally. A variety of merch (T-shirt, print) is available as a pre-order bundle too. Pre-order: Wet Leg Store | Digital
Upcoming live dates
3rd April – BBC 6 Music Festival, Cardiff
Thursday 7th April – Banquet @ PRYZM, Kingston (early & late) – Tickets for early show
Friday 8th April – Rough Trade East, London (matinee & evening)
Saturday 9th April – Resident, Brighton –
Sunday 10th April – Rough Trade, Bristol
Monday 11th April – Rough Trade, Nottingham
Tuesday 12th April – HMV, Birmingham
13th April – Bear Tree Records out-store at The Foundry, Sheffield Tickets
16th April – Newcastle University, Newcastle
17th April – The Mash House, Edinburgh
19th April – Brudenell Social Club, Leeds
20th April – Gorilla, Manchester
21st April – Trinity Centre, Bristol
23rd April – o2 Institute, Birmingham
24th April – Norwich Arts Centre, Norwich
26th April – Electric Ballroom, London
27th April – The Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth
28th May – Neighbourhood Weekender @ Victoria Park, Warrington
16th June – Isle of Wight Festival, Newport
23rd June – The Louisiana, Bristol – Independent Venue Week
9th July – TRNSMT @ Glasgow Green, Glasgow
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