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Wet Leg

Wet Leg are an Isle of Wight band featuring Rhian Teasdale (formerly RHAIN) and Hester Chambers (Maybe Tuesday/ Red Squirrel).

Having signed to Domino Records, Wet Leg launched their first single Chaise Longue in June 2021 to huge critical acclaim, with many singles following suit, before the debut self-titled album launched in April 2022 to rave reviews.

In March 2025, teasers started to be released about new music.

As well as Rhian and Hester, other band members include, Ellis Durand on bass, Henry Holmes on drums and Josh Mobaraki on guitar and synth.

If you’re wondering how the band came up with the name, read the details here.

Below are articles featuring Wet Leg and their band members.

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8, March 2026·5 min read

Rhian Teasdale: Celebrating a powerful voice for women in music this International Women’s Day

Rhian Teasdale's journey highlights female empowerment, creativity, and success in the music industry
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12, January 2026·3 min read

BBC Radio 6 Music to broadcast live from Isle of Wight venue for Independent Venue Week

Join Steve Lamacq and Huw Stephens on Monday 26th January as part of Independent Venue Week 2026
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23, November 2025·7 min read

Wet Leg mesmerises fans at Portsmouth Guildhall: Live review

Wet Leg's recent gig showcases their transformation and Rhian Teasdale's confident new stage presence
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11, November 2025·2 min read

Wet Leg celebrates three Grammy nominations including Best Alternative Album

Isle of Wight's Wet Leg nominated for three Grammy awards, celebrating their artistic achievements
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1, October 2025·4 min read

What’s been happening on the Isle of Wight and what’s coming up

Read the recent Isle of Wight news highlights and details of upcoming events
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18, July 2025·1 min read

Wet Leg achieves number one in the UK album chart in just one week of releasing ‘moisturizer’

Wet Leg's new album 'moisturizer' claims the top position in the UK charts in just one week!
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15, July 2025·1 min read

Coach Party’s latest single ‘Girls’ hits number four in UK vinyl singles chart

Coach Party's single 'Girls' reaches number four in the UK vinyl singles chart
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15, July 2025·1 min read

Wet Leg’s new album on track for No.1 spot in the album charts – in just one week

Currently leading the UK charts, Wet Leg's new album is 7,000 units ahead of Oasis
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14, July 2025·5 min read

Wet Leg releases highly anticipated second album, ‘moisturizer’, to critical acclaim

‘moisturizer’: Wet Leg's latest album showcases love songs and strong new identity
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23, June 2025·2 min read

Wet Leg reveal third track from upcoming album, moisturizer: Watch the video

Exciting new stop-motion video accompanies Wet Leg's latest single
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28, May 2025·4 min read

Isle of Wight band Wet Leg shares electrifying track ‘CPR’ from upcoming album

Music video for Wet Leg's 'CPR' features yet another stunning Isle of Wight location
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2, April 2025·4 min read

Wet Leg announces new album ‘Moisturizer’ with the release of ‘Catch These Fists’ music video (updated)

The award-winning band Wet Leg releases their lead single from upcoming album ‘Moisturizer’
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