Rhian Teasdale Says Wet Leg’s Breakthrough Felt Like a Fluke

Rhian Teasdale has admitted she once worried that Wet Leg’s early breakthrough might have been nothing more than a strange one off moment.

The rock band’s second album Moisturizer is nominated for three Grammy Awards at next month’s ceremony, and the singer has shared that the Chaise Lounge outfit never assumed they would see the same level of success after their self titled 2022 debut.

Speaking to People, Rhian said: “It's just crazy to see your band's name next to legitimate artists who've been in the industry for a long time and who've maybe inspired you to make music.

“We were very much prepared for, 'The first album was just this mad, freak incident.' We weren't really expecting that for album two, so it's just really nice.”

Teasdale, who is 32, also revealed she had not been anticipating any Grammy recognition for Wet Leg, a group that also includes guitarist Hester Chambers, guitarist and keyboard player Josh Moboraki, bassist Ellis Durand and drummer Henry Holmes.

Looking back, she explained: “Literally two seconds before we got the call, I was saying to Ellis, 'It would be really nice to get nominated because it is really fun to get to go and be a part of it. But... this time, it's not our turn. It's someone else's turn.'

“And then we got the call, it was like, 'What?' We were just kind of making peace with not being invited along this year.”

Rhian also spoke about the way Wet Leg put together Moisturizer, once again writing the album collectively while staying in a rented country house, much like they did when creating their debut.

She shared: “It was the most natural thing to write the second album together. We've all got matching friendship rings (that say) 'Wet Leg Forever'.

“It's definitely good being in a band because I think you always are your own worst critic. If it was just me on my own, I'd be like, 'Is this a stupid idea? Yeah, it probably is', and that would be the end of it. So I think it's really important for encouraging each other.”

With Wet Leg set to play Coachella in 2026, Rhian feels the group is currently living through the most rewarding period of their journey.

She added: “When people say, 'Oh, you should appreciate being at school, those are the best days of your lives', I don't know. I think this is it. I think we're in it right now.”