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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.

Wet Leg playing on stage at Green Door Store 23rd March 2025
25, March 2025·5 min read

Wet Leg debuts new tracks at secret gigs under ‘Uma Thurman’ pseudonym in Brighton and London (photos)

We've had a great couple of days following Wet Leg to Brighton and London to hear tracks from their next album
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18, March 2025·5 min read

Wet Leg set to make waves again in the music scene as they hint at new music (updated)

Wet Leg revamping their online presence and hinting at future releases has set their fan world on fire
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30, April 2024·1 min read

Wet Leg’s Rhian Teasdale collaborates with Orlando Weeks on new single from album recorded on the Island

Isle of Wight's talent shines as Rhian Teasdale features on new single with Orlando Weeks, which was also recorded on the Island
Animated snails the Slime Sisters
14, March 2024·1 min read

Wet Leg’s Rhian and Hester star in children’s TV with new CBeebies series

Wet Leg's Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers star in new CBeebies series
Rhian and Hester from Wet Leg sitting in a polytunnel hugging
21, February 2024·1 min read

Wet Leg’s Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers portrait graces National Portrait Gallery

The photo by Sadie Catt of Rhian and Hester from the award-winning Isle of Wight band, Wet Leg, is part of an exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery
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5, February 2024·1 min read

Isle of Wight’s Wet Leg secures third Grammy win with Depeche Mode remix

Wet Leg clinches Grammy for 'Best Remixed Recording'; their third Grammy win
Albums on display
11, November 2023·1 min read

Wight Vinyl and AAA Records present 80 years of music

Explore eight decades of Isle of Wight's rich musical legacy at new exhibition in Ryde
Chaise Longue on Just Dance 2
24, October 2023·1 min read

Wet Leg immortalised in Just Dance 2024 Edition

Wet Leg's iconic 'Chaise Longue' debuts in video game, Just Dance 2024
Mark King - Amercian Express icon Award - O2 Clef Awards
24, May 2023·2 min read

Mark King: From slap bass pioneer to Icon Award winner at O2 Silver Clef Awards

Mark King set to be presented with the American Express Icon Award at the O2 Silver Clef Awards, Underscoring his enduring impact on the music industry
Hester and Rhian in an embrace
18, May 2023·1 min read

Isle of Wight’s Wet Leg clinch Songwriters of the Year at The Ivors

Wet Leg's Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers earn top Ivors songwriting honours
Hester and Rhian sitting in a diner with plates of fries in front of them
14, February 2023·1 min read

No, Wet Leg’s band name has nothing to do with Isle of Wight daytrippers

Please - Wet Leg has nothing to do with Isle of Wight daytrippers!
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12, February 2023·1 min read

Wet Leg win Group of the Year and another BRIT Award

Isle of Wight band, Wet Leg, are now multi-award winning, just two years after signing with Domino Records
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