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Yahoo
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Music Reviews: Justin Bieber, Wet Leg, and Clipse
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. 'Swag' by Justin Bieber ★★ "There's a solid album somewhere in Swag that's a slow-burn collection of hazy-day R&B," said Chris Kelly in The Washington Post. Unfortunately, Justin Bieber, at 31, can't help reminding us that his life has lately been a dramafest amplified by media attention. On one lighthearted interlude, he even samples his widely memed recent rebuke to photographers on his tail: "It's not clocking to you that I'm standing on business." Bieber "can still deliver ooh-babies as well as anybody," as he does so here over "shuffling beatbox beats, gently weeping guitars, and warm-hug synthesizers." But it's "difficult to meet the music on its own terms" because of the star's insistence on foregrounding his celebrity woes. Like two of Bieber's previous albums, Swag "reveals the tender and quirky R&B singer he's always been at heart," said Mikael Wood in the Los Angeles Times. The difference is that Swag "feels much more improvisatory," borrowing from SZA the tactic of projecting the messiness of life by mixing in unpolished tracks, including a short voice memo of a "gorgeous" gospel ballad. Swag isn't a perfect album, but it's "shaggy, disarming, and often quite beautiful." 'Moisturizer' by Wet Leg ★★★ "Whatever party Wet Leg are heading to, it sounds like one worth crashing," said Rob Sheffield in Rolling Stone. On the band's second album, frontwomen Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers don't just defy the sophomore jinx. Four years after "Chaise Longue," the indie hit on which the pair "banged on their guitars and sneered hysterically cheeky one-liners about the moronic menfolk who cross their paths," they "prove they've been partying harder, caring less, and meeting sexier idiots." With the exception of a dud of a token ballad, this 12-song set "keeps everything fast and frisky." The track "Mangetout" isn't even a single yet, but it's "a damn-near perfect dance-punk summer jam." Impressively, Moisturizer is also more varied than the band's debut, said Bill Pearis in Brooklyn Vegan. "Teasdale can do the cheeky talky bits in her sleep, but she also belts it out, gets sweet and coquettish, lets her falsetto fly, and screams with the best of them," while the spotlight-shy Chambers steps up to sing two of the finest tracks. "Second albums from buzz bands used to line the used bins at record stores, but Moisturizer is a keeper." 'Let God Sort Em Out' by Clipse ★★★ Clipse hasn't put out an album in 16 years, yet "no rap duo since has captured their same dynamic energy," said Jordan Darville in The Fader. This comeback effort finds brothers Malice and Pusha T again achieving "effortless synchronicity" while changing their focus: Malice, who embraced Christianity in 2009 and renounced the duo's own glorification of their drug-dealing past, comes across here as "Jacob wrestling with the angel, reconciling his faith with his first earthly calling," and that drama becomes the album's emotional core. Fellow Virginia Beach native Pharrell Williams, "who has always felt like an honorary third member," produces and contributes vocals on four songs. But this is the brothers' show, and "it's their candor that makes the music impressive." No matter the subject, Clipse "delivers every bar with frigid, biting clarity," said Kiana Fitzgerald in Consequence. Spreading peace is not part of the brothers' agenda. Much of their new material enacts "a patient, methodical deconstruction of their contemporaries, foes, and detractors." Even so, they're "setting a top-notch example of what it means to age gracefully into your craft." Solve the daily Crossword
Spectator
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Spectator
Irritatingly, Wet Leg's new album is pretty good
Grade: B+ There's quite a lot to dislike about Wet Leg, even aside from their stupid name. The entirety of their lyrical canon, for starters – vapid and petulant millennial inanities, 50 per cent performative braggadocio, 50 per cent adolescent carping. Or there's the commodification of their sexualities: they've traded up to being bi, just before the market peaks. Or there's Rhian Teasdale's frequent, bone-idle recourse to an affected, half-spoken monotone in lieu of, y'know, a tune – that shtick had begun to pall even before the end of their debut single, 'Chaise Longue'. Or the unremitting chug chug chug of the guitars and the fact that Teasdale sings in the manner of a 16-year-old when she's actually 32. All this and more. Trouble is, for all that, this is a good pop album. As conventional as it gets within a power-pop framework, from the typically childish kiss-off of 'Mangetout' to the rather affecting paean to Davina McCall called, you will be surprised to hear, 'Davina McCall'. 'Catch These Fists' is graced with crunchy power chords to alleviate the eternal chug, while 'Don't Speak' begins like Paul Westerberg but develops rather cutely into being a rather beguiling piece of what – if these people were older – would be called Heartland Rock. They even, in some of the more melodic moments, bring to mind the Cardigans (who were superior and much archer talents), although more often they recall a kind of slightly more savvy Shampoo, even if they have yet to come up with a song as irresistible as 'Delicious'. Still, against my better judgment, I rather enjoyed it. And isn't it lovely to see the Isle of Wight back on the rock map?
Irish Examiner
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
Tom Dunne: Moisturizer from Wet Leg already feels like my album of the year
Urban Outfitters, Temple Bar, Dublin, sometime last week. I am in hell. Somehow tricked into accompanying my teenage daughters on a clothes shopping expedition. The music playlist is saving me: early Stones, Velvet Underground, CSNY. It is now heaven. It reminds me of similar shops in Manhattan in the mid-1990s. The clothes were the same, vintage T-shirts and hoodies; the staff were the same, uber-cool tattooed people; and the music was the same. The only thing changing is me. I am about to point out this out to my daughters when something new comes on. It is Wet Leg. Of course it is. It fits right in. It's new and yet it isn't. It's part of that lineage, the new iteration. And it is class. I liked their self-titled debut, but this new record, Moisturizer, leaves it in the dirt. It is instantly my new favourite album of 2025. Over to you CMAT to knock this one off the top. It could yet be the BRAT of this year. Rhian Teasdale isn't Charlie XCX, yet but give her time. The emergence of Teasdale as the all-conquering, star, front woman, slayer of arena audiences has been one of the most fascinating developments of the last few years. When Wet Leg arrived in 2022, she and bandmate Hester Chambers looked positively rustic. Theirs was – and yes, I sought help with this bit– a bohemian aesthetic, vintage style white dresses with Doc Martens. There were even cardigans. But not anymore. At some point you got the impression Teasdale was enjoying the attention, and then some. If you'd missed them since 2022 you might have asked who is that onstage with Wet Leg at Glastonbury? The prairie dresses were gone. Teasdale looked toned and confident, there were new tattoos, a crop top, bleached eyebrows. This was Teasdale 2025, a fully empowered rock icon. Wet Leg 2.0, welcome to the Colosseum. Wet Leg Version 1 appeared to have just fallen from the skies into rock indie stardom. Formed on the Isle of Wight, they say, on the top of a Ferris Wheel at a music festival, it all just seemed too easy for them. Chaise Longue was the first single and an instant smash, the first indie band 'overnight success' in a long time. The debut album won two Brits and two Grammies. They toured with Taylor Swift, were covered by Harry Styles, won an Ivor Novello award, and played on Jimmy Fallon. They toured that album for the guts of three years. If they had emerged from that time with no new songs it would have been no surprise. But they didn't. They booked an AirBnB last autumn and started to write. The result, for me, is the album of the year. Two things happened to facilitate this, apart from Teasdale leaning into Front Woman For The Age status. Firstly, they spread the songwriting burden to all five members of the band. Secondly, Teasdale fell in love. Her new partner, identity not revealed, is nonbinary. I don't know how that feeds into this, but it does. Wet Leg recently released Moisturizer. The songs are spectacular. Yes you can trace their lineage via the Velvet Underground, The Pixies, The Breeders, Franz Ferdinand, the Arctic Monkeys and Alvvays, but so what? That music style might provide the ingredients, but it's what you with it that counts. And this is where Teasdale's new relationship status comes up trumps. A 'love-inspired' album could be sickly sweet, but not when it is still in the chemical, all new, crazy passionate phase. I'll let Teasdale herself paint those pictures, and they are not for the faint-hearted. But God are they great. These are songs written in the heady first days of a new love. You can feel the danger, the intoxication, the passion, the fun. It's note perfect. A love you may not survive but which you feel inclined to take your chances with. It's game on, see you on the other side. The album never lets up. It is the Rubber Soul of indie music 2025. There are no weak tracks, 12 potential singles. The Velvet Underground and bands since have developed the perfect template for this type of music, but it's what to add to that gives it the X factor. The 2022 debut was described as the kind of album that would illicit an approving text from your dad. I'd write more but I have to find my phone. I have a text to send. Read More Tom Dunne: AI sounds a worrying note for Irish musicians
The Irish Sun
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Urgent warning issued to festival goers heading to All Together Now as ticket information and transport advice revealed
A MAJOR warning has been issued to concert goers attending All Together Now festival this August bank holiday. Crowds in their thousands are expected to descend upon Curraghmore Estate in Co wellness . Advertisement 3 All Together Now Festival takes place from July 31 to August 3 3 Headline acts at this year's festival include Fontaines D.C, Bicep and Nelly Furtado 3 Festival bosses have issued a warning to those attending the event The bumper-packed festival will take place from Thursday, July 31 to Sunday, August 3. A number of exciting Irish and international artists are set to hit the stage at All Together Now , including Noughties icon, Other huge acts include rock band Wet Leg, and iconic rockers Primal Scream, as well as over 50 extra performances across the weekend. Advertisement READ MORE IN MUSIC Ahead of the festival, organisers have issued important information for all ticket holders. Bosses have noted that every weekend pass purchased for All Together Now will now gain early entry on Thursday, July 31 with gates opening at 4pm. There will be no re-entry between the campsite and the car park after 2am each night for wristband holders and last entry is strictly 10pm. All Together Now is also strictly over 21s, however children between the ages of 12 and under can attend free of charge, accompanied by a parent with a family ticket. Advertisement MOST READ IN THE IRISH SUN The festival chiefs have also asked those travelling to the event "not to use Google Maps as "it will not get you all the way to the festival site". Instead, punters are asked to follow directions to the festival listed on their Dua Lipa 'splits the G' in popular Dublin pub The Carpark will open at 2pm on Thursday, July 31 and Campsites will open from 4pm, on Thursday, July 31. Travelling by road between 9 am - 1 pm is one of the quietest times to travel to the festival. Advertisement It has been stated that alcohol can be brought onto the site at the time of first entry only. There is no re-entry with alcohol once wristbanded. Each person on a weekend camping ticket is allowed to bring one of either 24 cans or 1 litre of Spirits OR 1.5 litre of Wine for personal consumption subject to initial entry only. STRICT SEARCHES No glass bottles are allowed. Those buying food or drink at the festival must be aware that the festival's bars and traders will be cashless and accept cards and contactless payments only. Advertisement There will be phone charging facilities on site, however festival-goers are advised to ensure their phones are fully charged before going the festival. For the safety and well-being of attendees, stringent searches will be conducted upon entry to the festival. Anyone found carrying illicit items will have them confiscated and may be removed from the festival and passed over to the Garda as a result. Prohibited items include; fireworks , chinese Lanterns, flares and high power torches. Advertisement Illicit drugs , glass bottles and knives or anything considered an offensive weapon is not allowed. Wax candles or any type of candles or incense are also prohibited, as well as BBQs and disposable vapes.
Scotsman
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Wet Leg Glasgow presales and prices: Here's how to see the band at the O2 Academy
Wet Leg have a date with Glasgow. | Getty Images The band are fresh from playing Glasgow's TRNSMT music festival. Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Formed in the Isle of Wight, Wet Leg found fame with debut single Chaise Longue. Their self-titled debut album arrived a year later and won two Brit Awards and two Grammy Awards as well as being nominated for the Mercury Music Prize. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Their second studio album, Moisturiser, arrived this week, following a triumphant set at Glastonbury. The band are new touring in support of the new album and there's good news for Scottish fans - with a date added before the end of the year. Here's everything you need to know. When are Wet Leg playing Scotland? Wet Leg are playing Glasgow's O2 Academy on Monday, November 24. Doors will open at 7pm. When do tickets go on sale for Wet Leg? Tickets for the gig go on general sale here at 10am on Friday, July 18. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Is there a presale for Wet Leg's Glasgow gig? There are a few presales to get your hands on tickets before they go on general sale. If you are a customer of O2 you'll be able to buy tickets from 10am on Wednesday, July 16, via the Priority App. If you're not, you might like to ask around family and friends to see if they can get tickets for you. Otherwise, there's a fan presale starting at the same time on Wednesday. If you sign up to the band's mailing list here you'll be sent a code to access the tickets. Gigs in Scotland have a presale starting at 10am on Thursday, July 17. You can register for free here. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad How much are tickets for Wet Leg? There's no official word on how much the tickets will be for Wet Leg but they are playing Belfast the same week with tickets priced at £44.20. Expect to pay similar to see the band play in Glasgow. Who is supporting Wet Leg in Glasgow? There's no word yet on who will support Wet Leg in Glasow - watch this space. Are there any age restictions at Wet Leg's Glasgow gig? It's over 14s only for the standing areas and over-8s only for the seated section. All those under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 18.
