Wet Leg's Rhian Teasdale on Davina McCall, Inspiration, and the Making of Their Latest Album Moisturizer

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Wet Leg, the British rock band known for their catchy and energetic sound, have just released their latest album Moisturizer. In a recent interview with the PA news agency, the band's frontwoman Rhian Teasdale spoke about the inspiration behind their new single, "Davina McCall," which is named after the TV presenter who has been a fan of the band. Teasdale explained that McCall was one of the first celebrities to show support for the band, and that she has always been an inspiration to them. The band's music has evolved significantly since their early days, and Teasdale attributes this to the fact that they now perform and write together as a band, giving them a sense of ownership over their songs.

Key Takeaways:

  • Wet Leg's latest album Moisturizer features their third single, "Davina McCall," which is named after TV presenter Davina McCall, a huge fan of the band.
  • Rhian Teasdale explains that McCall was one of the first celebrities to show support for the band, and that she has always been an inspiration to them.
  • The band's music has evolved significantly since their early days, and Teasdale attributes this to the fact that they now perform and write together as a band.
  • Wet Leg has been touring extensively since the release of their self-titled debut album, and their new album Moisturizer sees them swapping the poppier edge of their debut for more angular riffs reminiscent of Iggy Pop's classic albums.
  • Teasdale credits the band's growth and development to the fact that they are now performing and writing together as a band, giving them a sense of ownership over their songs.
  • The band's members, including Rhian Teasdale, Elliot Durand, Josh Mobaraki, Henry Holmes, and Hester Chambers, have all come a long way since their early days, with Teasdale saying that it's been "life-changing" for them.
  • Wet Leg will head out on a UK tour in November, with dates including London's Royal Albert Hall.

Statistics:

  • Wet Leg's debut album was released in 2021.
  • The band's single "Chaise Longue" gained significant attention in 2021.
  • Moisturizer is the band's third album release.
  • Wet Leg has been touring extensively since the release of their debut album.
  • The band's new album Moisturizer sees them swapping the poppier edge of their debut for more angular riffs reminiscent of Iggy Pop's classic albums.

Sources:

  • PA news agency
  • The Guardian
  • NME
  • Glastonbury Festival
  • Wet Leg's official website