Wet Leg have unveiled the third track from their forthcoming second album moisturizer, due out 11 July. The new single, “davina mccall”, made its debut today alongside a playful stop-motion video by director Chris Hopewell.
Leaning into a softer, more sentimental sound than fans might expect, “davina mccall” is a mellow ballad that takes its title from the iconic UK presenter, blending a nostalgic pop culture reference with a quietly sincere sense of longing. It’s a subtle shift for the band, known for their sardonic delivery and spiky hooks, and offers a glimpse into the evolving dynamics of their songwriting.
The track began as a musical sketch by guitarist Hester Chambers and bassist Ellis Durand, before vocalist Rhian Teasdale added lyrics and melody. “It felt like solving a puzzle,” Chambers explains of the writing process.
The accompanying video follows the band as clay figures on a surreal road trip, referencing earlier visuals from their “CPR” video and recent press imagery. It’s in keeping with Wet Leg’s offbeat visual style – quirky but considered.
Alongside the new track, Wet Leg have announced over 180 global listening parties and confirmed the release of a 7” vinyl featuring “davina mccall” and “CPR”, both out the same day as the album.
In addition to a newly announced outstore show at London’s Electric Ballroom, the band will head out on a packed run of festival and headline dates this summer. UK fans will get a chance to catch them at Glastonbury, TRNSMT and Sheffield’s Foundry, with a notable Midlands stop at Coventry Empire on 22 July.
Wet Leg performed both “CPR” and earlier single “catch these fists” on Later… with Jools Holland earlier this month, giving fans a first taste of their new material in a live setting.
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