Wet Leg proved they’re well beyond the hype with a triumphant Castlefield Bowl debut
The Isle of Wight five-piece kicked off their biggest headline shows to date as part of Manchester’s Sounds of the City series.
If you have ever for a moment thought you are even remotely cool then think again, because you are not and never will be as cool as Wet Leg.
On paper, a Wednesday evening in Manchester should be fairly civilised. In reality? Thousands of people screaming the words to Chaise Longue in an old Roman amphitheatre while the sun slowly disappears behind the city skyline. And we wouldn’t have it any other way.
Wet Leg rolled into Castlefield Bowl with the confidence of a band who know they’re on a serious hot streak.
There was no over-the-top production, no unnecessary gimmicks – just a ridiculously tight live band and lots of attitude.
Rhian Teasdale remains one of the coolest frontwomen around, demanding the crowd with her full-throttle rockstar energy without even breaking a sweat. The chemistry across the band was undeniably magnetic, and every track landed harder than the last.
Tracks from their sophomore album moisturizer sat perfectly alongside fan favourites, with the biggest singalongs naturally arriving with Wet Dream, Mangetout and the unavoidable Chaise Longue.
Of course a special shoutout must go to Leeds band English Teacher, who delivered a blistering support set that deserved far more than polite applause and warmed the crowd up effortlessly (as if we weren’t already warm enough).
Gigs at Castlefield are always special, and this one was no exception.
For a band that’s spent the last few years steadily building momentum, this felt like another significant step forward. Wet Leg looked completely at ease headlining one of Manchester’s best-loved outdoor venues, and if last night’s performance was anything to go by, there are plenty more big stages waiting for them.
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