{"id":288231,"date":"2025-07-24T15:30:22","date_gmt":"2025-07-24T15:30:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/288231\/"},"modified":"2025-07-24T15:30:22","modified_gmt":"2025-07-24T15:30:22","slug":"wet-leg-live-review-the-foundry-sheffield","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/288231\/","title":{"rendered":"Wet Leg \u2013 Live Review \u2013 The Foundry, Sheffield"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By Joe Bartlett, July 2025<\/p>\n

There\u2019s something deliciously surreal about watching a band who\u2019ve conquered stadiums and scooped up Grammys return to a venue where you can practically smell the warm beer on the speakers. Last night, Wet Leg brought their signature blend of sass, surrealism, and sonic brilliance to The Foundry in Sheffield, and it was nothing short of a triumph.<\/p>\n

The gig was billed as part of an album launch tour of their new album Moisturiser, and from the moment they launched into \u2018Catch These Fists\u2019, it was clear we were in for a night of punchy riffs and lyrical mischief. The crowd was instantly hooked \u2013 arms flailing, feet stomping, and voices raised in chaotic harmony.<\/p>\n

\u2018Liquidize\u2019 followed and the crowd swooned as Rhian sang, \u201cHow did I get so lucky?\u201d all realising that they may never see the band in such an intimate setting again.<\/p>\n

I am often filled with dread when attending an album launch for fear of a new self-indulgent direction in which a band play nothing recognisable. Not tonight as the band launched in to their first album stomper \u2018Oh No\u2019 delivered with the kind of tight, confident energy that only comes from a band at the top of their game.<\/p>\n

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\u201cConfident delivery\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2018Too Late Now\u2019 offered a moment of dreamy introspection, its woozy textures wrapping around the room like a sonic blanket. Then came \u2018UR Mum\u2019. The crowd waited in anticipation to let out the THAT scream at the end. It was cathartic, chaotic, and connected everyone in this this 1000 capacity room. Wet Leg know how to turn a breakdown into a breakthrough, and tonight they did it with gusto.<\/p>\n

\u2018Jennifer\u2019s Body\u2019 returned to the new album and then \u2018Being in Love\u2019 demonstrated the band\u2019s chemistry, their joy infectious. When I first saw Wet Leg, both Rhian and Hester seemed so shy it belied the fact that they had released 2023\u2019s biggest, filthiest indie bangers<\/a> seemingly out of nowhere. Not so now, whilst Hester seems to have withdrawn further to the back of the stage this allows Rhian to show that she has developed into the perfect front woman.<\/p>\n

\u2018Pillow Talk\u2019 reminded me of Kim Deal or Sonic Youth with its sultry groove and confident delivery. Latest single \u2018Davina McCall\u2019 drew loud whoops with the crowd singing along to every word as Rhian displayed a sweeter side.<\/p>\n

And when \u2018Angelica\u2019 kicked in, the room erupted. It\u2019s a favourite, and they followed with \u2018Chaise Longue\u2019 the moment everyone had been waiting for. The crowd screamed every word \u2013 \u201cIs your muffin buttered?\u201d never sounded so glorious. It\u2019s a song that\u2019s transcended indie circles and become a cultural touchstone, and hearing it in such an intimate setting was a rare treat.<\/p>\n

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\u201cFeels personal\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2018Mangetout\u2019 implored the crowd to \u201cget lost forever\u201d and judging by the reaction it is set to become a live staple and once again demonstrating that Wet Leg are no one album wonder. They finished on \u2018CPR\u2019, Moisturzier\u2019s opening track.<\/p>\n

What made tonight truly special was the sense of full-circle celebration. The last time I saw Wet Leg was on the Other Stage at Glastonbury, basking in the sun and commanding a sea of thousands. They were brilliant then, but there\u2019s something uniquely powerful about seeing them in a venue<\/a> like The Foundry, where every lyric, every riff, every beat feels personal. It\u2019s a testament to their integrity and love for their fans that they\u2019d choose to play a venue of this size at this stage in their career.<\/p>\n

And what a stage that is. Wet Leg\u2019s rise has been nothing short of meteoric. From viral sensations to Mercury Prize nominees, they\u2019ve gone on to win Best Alternative Music Album and Best Alternative Music Performance at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards, and scooped up Best New Artist and Best British Group at the 2023 Brit Awards. Supporting Harry Styles on his stadium tour was another feather in their hat, proving they can hold their own in front of tens of thousands while still keeping their weird, wonderful edge.<\/p>\n

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\u201cStatement of intent\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

There\u2019s a confidence to Wet Leg now \u2013 a sense that they know exactly who they are and what they want to say. But they\u2019ve lost none of the wit, weirdness, or warmth that made them so beloved in the first place. This show was a celebration of that identity, a love letter to the fans who\u2019ve been there from the start, and a bold statement of intent for what\u2019s to come.<\/p>\n

As the final notes<\/a> of \u2018CPR\u2019 faded and the band took their bows, the crowd roared with appreciation \u2013 not just for the music, but for the moment. In a world of ever-expanding arenas and algorithm-driven fame, Wet Leg reminded us that sometimes, the best gigs are the ones where you\u2019re close enough to see the sweat, feel the bass in your chest, and shout every lyric like it\u2019s your own.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s to more nights like this. And here\u2019s to Wet Leg \u2013 still weird, still wonderful, still buttering muffins and catching fists, and still one of the most exciting bands in the world.<\/p>\n

All images: Joe Bartlett<\/p>\n

Joe Bartlett( Writer )<\/p>\n

While working in the legal industry, Joe Bartlett spent years balancing his day job with a deep-rooted passion for music \u2013 playing in bands and attending gigs across the UK. In 2018, after finally laying to rest his (admittedly deluded) dreams of rock and roll stardom, he dipped his toe into the world of arts journalism. Since then, Joe has been on a mission to share his love of live music, art and culture with readers, offering insights, reflections and recommendations to inspire others to get out and experience the richness of the UK\u2019s creative scene. Having performed and partied everywhere from Grimethorpe to Glastonbury, Whitby to Wembley, and countless places in between, Joe is perfectly placed to review all aspects of the arts \u2013 from the grassroots to the grandiose.<\/p>\n

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