WET LEG 2025 US TOUR September 1, 2025 Seattle, WA Show Review w/Photos
WET LEG
Mary in the Junkyard
Paramount Theatre
Seattle, WA
September 1, 2025
The Paramount Theatre was home for the first show of the U.S. tour (and the first of two sold out shows in Seattle) for the UK based sensation Wet Leg. The five piece have been keeping the music world abuzz with their unique brand of indie music that shows no signs of slowing down.
On the contrary, in support of their second album, “Moisturizer”, Wet Leg hit the stage last night like a well oiled, indie music machine.
Featuring songs from both their debut album and “Moisturizer”, the hour and 15 minute set was compact and to the point. Singer/guitarist Rhian spoke a few times in between songs along with a quip from other members of the band (Hester guitar/bv, Ellis bass/bv, Josh guitar/keys/bv, and Henry drums) but for the majority of the night it was all about the music.
The stage was bare with not even a backdrop with a band logo. The lighting design changed from song to song (some worked, some definitely did not) but, again, it was all about the music.
The crowd last night was an interesting one. There was a wide mix of fans in attendance. The demographic was on the younger side and there was also a healthy mix of the LGBTQIA crowd as well. But, there were also older folks (like my (middle) age), parents with children, and other folks that rounded out the audience. A very eclectic mix, indeed.
The band sounded great with only a smattering of what sounded like tracks in the mix (typically as an underlying part which is more than fine in my opinion). One could tell the band has been playing and improving since their live debut a handful of years ago.
The band plays with a high level of energy mixed in with a quirkiness that I hope they never lose. You could tell they were all having fun on stage and it made them that much more endearing to the fans.
Also, the sales on this US leg of the tour is at least three quarters sold out in every city, with those remaining few cities on their way to being sold out. Mix a few festival appearances in here and there and this tour is most definitely a huge success.
I get the distinct feeling that Wet Leg will be playing even bigger venues on their next US tour. They are on their way up the music ladder and I highly recommend you get on board before they leave you behind.
Best,
Mark Sugiyama
Eclectic Arts Media
Connect with Eclectic Arts Media: Social Media and Email Links
The show was opened by Mary in the Junkyard. A trio that played a 40 minute set of music that worked quite well musically. The introspective tunes were appreciated by the capacity crowd and served as a good warm up for Wet Leg.
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Mary in the Junkyard
Paramount Theatre
Seattle, WA
September 1, 2025
(All Photos: Mark Sugiyama for Eclectic Arts Media (c) 2025)
The Paramount Theatre was home for the first show of the U.S. tour (and the first of two sold out shows in Seattle) for the UK based sensation Wet Leg. The five piece have been keeping the music world abuzz with their unique brand of indie music that shows no signs of slowing down.
On the contrary, in support of their second album, “Moisturizer”, Wet Leg hit the stage last night like a well oiled, indie music machine.
Featuring songs from both their debut album and “Moisturizer”, the hour and 15 minute set was compact and to the point. Singer/guitarist Rhian spoke a few times in between songs along with a quip from other members of the band (Hester guitar/bv, Ellis bass/bv, Josh guitar/keys/bv, and Henry drums) but for the majority of the night it was all about the music.
The stage was bare with not even a backdrop with a band logo. The lighting design changed from song to song (some worked, some definitely did not) but, again, it was all about the music.
The crowd last night was an interesting one. There was a wide mix of fans in attendance. The demographic was on the younger side and there was also a healthy mix of the LGBTQIA crowd as well. But, there were also older folks (like my (middle) age), parents with children, and other folks that rounded out the audience. A very eclectic mix, indeed.
The band sounded great with only a smattering of what sounded like tracks in the mix (typically as an underlying part which is more than fine in my opinion). One could tell the band has been playing and improving since their live debut a handful of years ago.
The band plays with a high level of energy mixed in with a quirkiness that I hope they never lose. You could tell they were all having fun on stage and it made them that much more endearing to the fans.
Also, the sales on this US leg of the tour is at least three quarters sold out in every city, with those remaining few cities on their way to being sold out. Mix a few festival appearances in here and there and this tour is most definitely a huge success.
I get the distinct feeling that Wet Leg will be playing even bigger venues on their next US tour. They are on their way up the music ladder and I highly recommend you get on board before they leave you behind.
Best,
Mark Sugiyama
Eclectic Arts Media
Connect with Eclectic Arts Media: Social Media and Email Links
The show was opened by Mary in the Junkyard. A trio that played a 40 minute set of music that worked quite well musically. The introspective tunes were appreciated by the capacity crowd and served as a good warm up for Wet Leg.
Wet Leg
(All Photos: Mark Sugiyama for Eclectic Arts Media (c) 2025)
(All Photos: Mark Sugiyama for Eclectic Arts Media (c) 2025)
Mary in the Junkyard
(All Photos: Mark Sugiyama for Eclectic Arts Media (c) 2025)
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(All Photos: Mark Sugiyama for Eclectic Arts Media (c) 2025)
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