Rhian described the experience of their initial success as a whirlwind, stating, “everything is just happening and you’re just taking it day by day. You don’t really have that much time for reflection.” She noted that even after extensive touring, the focus immediately shifted to new material: “When we stopped touring we weren’t like, ‘Okay, let’s take a minute about all those gigs that we played.’ We were like, ‘Okay, what are we going to play when we go on tour again? Let’s make some tunes.’”
Joshua detailed the writing process for Moisturizer, which took place in a “kid’s playroom” in Southwold. He recounted a spontaneous approach to songwriting, with band members joining each other at various hours. “We did two weeks on, two weeks off, two weeks on. After that, we had too many songs,” Joshua explained, noting they initially had 16 or 17 tracks for the new record.
The duo also touched upon their experience supporting Harry Styles on tour. Rhian shared her initial reservations about how their sound would be received by his fanbase, but ultimately found the stadium shows “really cosy” due to the open nature of Styles’s fans. Joshua and Rhian observed a contemporary shift in music consumption, where listeners embrace diverse genres without adhering to rigid subculture affiliations.
Looking ahead, both members expressed a desire to return to touring. Joshua admitted that while a break after their extensive debut tour felt good initially, he soon longed to “get back on the bus.” Rhian concurred, balancing her love for home with her enjoyment of live performances. Rhian also revealed that Moisturizer features love songs, a departure from her earlier songwriting, admitting she was “really, really hesitant” to tackle the theme.
The full interview with Wet Leg is available on demand with an Apple Music subscription via The Matt Wilkinson Show on Apple Music 1.