Flying by the seat of our pants,” Chambers tells Byrne, who repeatedly says he wants to make sure these two musicians are able to handle the roller-coaster ride they’re on. “We’ve never really had a plan! It’s always been very much off-the-cuff. Now, they’re heading to Europe after a run of Stateside music festivals including Lollapalooza and Outside Lands. It’s been a whirlwind for the two natives of the remote Isle of Wight - the late-night talk-show performances, the interviews, the famous admirers like, well, Byrne.
It all culminated with the release of their acclaimed self-titled debut album earlier this spring. Whereas Talking Heads waited two years after opening for the Ramones at CBGB to even record their debut album, Talking Heads 77, Wet Leg have been on a rocket ship for the past year, arriving seemingly out of nowhere with their acclaimed debut single “Chaise Longue,” earning rave reviews from artists like Dave Grohl and Elton John in the process. But Byrne and Wet Leg’s paths to global recognition most certainly evolved at a different pace. Wet Leg regularly cover one of Byrne’s most famous songs in concert, Talking Heads’ “Psycho Killer.” And all three musicians share a knack for infusing their tunes with deft, sly humor. “Hello!” beams David Byrne in a welcoming tone from his New York apartment, ready to be acquainted with his favorite new band to talk about life and music.
Why? They’re about to meet one of their heroes - albeit over Zoom. But today, before this evening’s soundcheck at the Louisiana, an independent venue in Bristol, England, both members of the suddenly famous indie-rock duo are extra quiet. The ladies in Wet Leg are a shy pair - Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers often speak in hushed tones and regularly giggle at each other’s words, almost as if only the two of them are in on the gag. Photo-Illustration: Vulture Photos by Jeff Spicer/Getty Image and Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images
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