NPR’s Wet Leg Tiny Desk Concert

According to NPR, they’ve been chasing a Wet Leg Tiny Desk Concert ever since the Isle of Wight band floored them with the 2021 single “Chaise Longue,” a song that, like much of the group’s work, is as understated and droll as it is frenetic and infectious.

So, when they finally got Wet Leg into the office to record this performance, they weren’t surprised by the amount of playful swagger the band brought, or by how carefully calibrated the set was. But fans might be surprised by how much Wet Leg leans into that more understated side. You won’t hear “Chaise Longue” or “Catch These Fists,” the ripping first single from their new album moisturizer. Instead, singer Rhian Teasdale and the rest of the band chose to spotlight the album’s core themes: the joy of being in love in a state of bliss.

Read our review of moisturizer here.

Daddy sang bass

Johnny Cash took three singing lessons as a child. At the end of the third, his teacher told him he didn’t need them, to stop coming, and to never let anyone change his natural singing style.

According to biography research, Johnny began writing poems and songs as early as 12-years-old, honing in on his love for music and lyrics at an early age, which undeniably gave his talent more decades to develop. But what Johnny came by naturally was the unequaled lilt of his voice.

His mother, Carrie, sensed his vocal ability and scraped together enough cash to send him to singing lessons.

After only three lessons with his new vocal coach, his teacher found his voice so electrifyingly special that she told him to stop taking lessons and never pursue further vocal instruction.

King Ultramega

We recently learned about a passion-driven musical project honoring the life, voice, and genius of Chris Cornell (ex-Soundgarden). It’s called King Ultramega.

This endeavor is the brainchild of producer and bassist Mark Menghi.

Menghi says of the project:

It started in 2020, in the midst of the pandemic, when Menghi recorded a version of ‘Rusty Cage’ with friends. What began as a creative release soon became something larger. With every step forward, the project deepened in meaning and purpose. ‘”I kept crossing the mental roadblock of ‘you are entering uncharted waters, are you sure you wanna do this?'” Menghi reflects. “Chris is one of those dudes if you cover, you better do it justice.”

The list of collaborators is pretty impressive. Kim Thayil (ex-Soundgarden), Charlie Benante (Anthrax), Joe Satriani, William DuVall (Alice in Chains), Bill Kelliher (Mastodon), Alissa White-Gluz (Arch Enemy), Kenny Aronoff (John Mellencamp) among others.

Album Review: moisturizer by Wet leg

moisturizer (cover)

Wet Leg‘s second studio album, moisturizer, released on July 11, 2025, via Domino Recording Company, marks a triumphant evolution for the Isle of Wight band.

Founded by Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers, now expanded to a five-piece, the album builds on their 2022 self-titled debut’s quirky indie rock charm while delving deeper into themes of love, vulnerability, and personal growth.

Clocking in at 12 tracks, it blends post-punk energy, ’90s alt-rock nods, and sugary power pop, proving Wet Leg‘s staying power amid fears of a sophomore slump.

From the grinding opener “CPR,” with its sirens and churning bass evoking Cake’s “Comfort Eagle,” the record pulses with confident, confrontational vibes.

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My Top 10 Favorite Albums of 2024

2024 was an outstanding year for new music. From rap to alternative to metal, I’ve listened to many fantastic releases.

These are my Top 10 Favorite Albums of 2024. Favorite, not best. What gives me the right to claim something as “the best?”

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Maggot Mass – Pharmakon (10/4, Sacred Bones)

Pain. Margaret Chardiet expresses better than most.

Favorite track: Wither and Warp

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