Spikier, sleazier and sexier, the Isle of Wight duo defy second album syndrome

When Wet Leg first emerged in 2021, the Isle of Wight duo were a refreshing burst of life in a genre that was lacking a commercial crossover act at the time. The rapid trajectory they’ve experienced since has been nothing short of remarkable. Following the release of their self-titled debut album to near-universal acclaim, they swiftly amassed two Brit Awards and three Grammys, ascending them almost overnight from dingy clubs to stadiums, where they opened for the Foo Fighters and Harry Styles.

For a band propelled to stardom so swiftly, the weight of expectation could have crushed their second act. Instead, Moisturizer is a confident, thrilling record that doubles down on everything that made them so beloved: the wit, the snark, and crucially, the fun…