Catch These Fists – Wet Leg

It’s been three years since Wet Leg released their critically acclaimed self-titled debut album, and today, a new single, “Catch These Fists” has just dropped. It’s taken from their forthcoming album, Moisturizer, set for release on July 11 through Domino Recording Co.

“Catch These Fists” bursts out of the gate with the band’s signature blend of irreverent charm and razor-sharp indie rock energy. The song kicks off with a fuzzy, driving bassline paired with a relentless drumbeat that immediately sets a scrappy, confrontational tone. Rhian Teasdale’s vocals swagger in with a playful yet biting delivery, posing the central question: “Can you catch a medicine ball? / Can you catch yourself when you fall? / You should be careful, do you catch my drift? / ‘Cause what I really wanna know is can you catch these fists?” It’s a lyrical hook that’s as absurd as it is catchy, dripping with Wet Leg’s trademark wit.

Musically, the track feels like a natural evolution from their debut album. The production is raw and punchy, with discordant guitar stabs and a chaotic energy that recalls the unpolished brilliance of “Chaise Longue.” Yet there’s a newfound aggression here – Hester Chambers’ guitar work slashes through the mix with a gritty edge, while the pre-chorus (“Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah / Man down”) builds into a shout-along moment that’s begging for live crowds to erupt. The chorus itself – “I know all too well to sneak behind / I don’t want to love, I just wanna fight” – lands like a defiant gut punch, balancing emotional heft with a smirk.

“It’s a lyrical hook that’s as absurd as it is catchy.”

Lyrically, “Catch These Fists” stays true to Wet Leg’s knack for blending the mundane with the surreal. Lines like “We’re on our way to the club / Stupid is as stupid does” feel like a sly nod to their party-rock roots, but there’s an undercurrent of restlessness that hints at something deeper – a refusal to settle into complacency, perhaps. It’s not a profound statement, but it doesn’t need to be; the song thrives on its immediacy and attitude.

“Catch These Fists” is Wet Leg doing what they do best: delivering a scrappy, infectious banger that’s equal parts silly and fierce. It’s the sound of a band reveling in their return, ready to throw punches and have a laugh while they’re at it. Turn it up, dodge the fists, and enjoy the ride.

Moisturizer is available for pre-order on vinyl, CD and cassette from Wet Leg’s store here.