Indie sensation Wet Leg made a thrilling return to the stage with a surprise gig in Brighton, treating fans to seven brand-new songs. The Isle of Wight duo took over the Green Door Store on Sunday (March 23) as part of a series of secret performances, performing under the pseudonym “Uma Thurman”—a playful nod to the Pulp Fiction star, though they humorously clarified that the actress would not be making an appearance.
Following the Brighton gig, the band was set to take the stage at London’s Moth Club last night (March 24), where demand for tickets has resulted in a waiting list. The comeback shows hint at the arrival of fresh material from Wet Leg, who have been dropping subtle teasers about new music in recent weeks. Their performance in Brighton featured an 11-song set, with the band sporting black wigs in homage to Thurman’s iconic look. This marks their first live showcase of new material since they teased a snippet of music earlier in the week—their first in three years.
Wet Leg has also announced two upcoming performances in the United States, with gigs scheduled for Brooklyn’s Market Hotel on March 31 and The River in Los Angeles on April 8. Their last album, a self-titled 2022 release, earned widespread acclaim, securing two Grammy Awards for Best Alternative Music Album and Best Alternative Music Performance, as well as a BRIT Award for Best British Group in 2023.
NME’s Rhian Daly lauded their debut album with a five-star review, describing it as a whirlwind of witty and energetic fun, comparing its vibrant essence to a chaotic yet exhilarating amusement park ride. Beyond their secret gigs, Wet Leg has a packed festival season ahead, with appearances confirmed at Glastonbury, Green Man, Roskilde Festival, Shaky Knees Festival, Wilderness Festival, Boardmasters, Øya Festival, and more.
Sharing their excitement on Instagram, the band wrote: “Hey there neighbor, been a while hasn’t it? Why don’t u come on down to the bottom of our garden? It’s about time we had ourselves a little gathering… just a couple of special nights in NYC US and LA US.”
Fans eager to secure tickets for the upcoming shows can sign up for the pre-sale, which begins on March 28.
Here is the full set list from the band’s secret show:
‘Fists’ (live debut)
‘Jen Bod’ (live debut)
‘Too Late Now’
‘Lovestruck’ (live debut)
‘I Don’t Wanna Go Out’
‘Dave Nah’ (live debut)
‘Dragonfart’ (live debut)
‘Beans’ (live debut)
‘Angelica’
‘Being in Love’
‘C3PR’ (live debut)
