Wet Leg

Wet Leg are an English rock band from the Isle of Wight, formed by Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers. The viral single Chaise Longue arrived in 2021, and the self-titled 2022 debut on Domino won Grammys — deadpan wit over punchy post-punk guitars, funnier than it has any right to be. Browse Wet Leg vinyl, CDs, and reissues at Wax Trax Records.

About Wet Leg

Wet Leg are an English band formed on the Isle of Wight by Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers. They burst onto the scene in 2021 with the viral single Chaise Longue, and their 2022 self-titled debut on Domino was a critical and commercial success, earning Grammy Awards including Best Alternative Music Album. The pair, augmented by a full live band, became one of the most talked-about new acts of the early 2020s.

Sound and style

Wet Leg play indie rock and post-punk-influenced rock marked by dry, deadpan, often very funny lyrics, angular guitars, and catchy hooks. Their blend of sardonic wit and infectious energy, anchored by Teasdale's distinctive vocal delivery, defined their breakout appeal.

Discography highlights

  • Wet Leg (2022, Domino, featuring Chaise Longue)
  • Moisturizer (2025)

For collectors

The self-titled debut has appeared in colored-vinyl variants and special editions popular with fans, and demand has remained strong following the band's Grammy success. Early pressings of the debut are of particular interest.

Where to start

Listeners new to Wet Leg start with the self-titled debut (2022). For related listening, see Explore more: Punk & New Wave and Explore more: Classic Rock.