Wet Leg are an English indie rock band from the Isle of Wight, founded in 2019 by Rhian Teasdale (vocals, guitar) and Hester Chambers (guitar). The band also includes Josh Mobaraki (guitar, keyboards), Ellis Durand (bass) and Henry Holmes (drums). Initially a duo, Teasdale and Chambers debuted with the single, "Chaise Longue", in 2021. Their self-titled debut album debuted in 2022 at number one on the UK Albums Chart and Australia's ARIA Albums Chart. The album was shortlisted for the 2022 Mercury Prize. At the 65th Annual Grammy Awards, Wet Leg won Best Alternative Music Album for their debut and Best Alternative Music Performance for "Chaise Longue", and were nominated for Best New Artist. They also won Best New Artist and Best British Group at the 2023 Brit Awards. The band's second studio album, Moisturizer (2025), was written and recorded as a five-piece, with former touring members Mobaraki, Durand and Holmes all becoming core members of the band. Released to critical acclaim, the album debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart. Wet Leg have cited various bands and artists as influences, including Bombay Bicycle Club, PJ Harvey, the White Stripes, the Strokes, and Kings of Leon.
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