Blondshell & Wet Leg | Fox Theater | Pomona, CA
April 15, 2026
Photographed by Mila Solenberger
For one night only, In between Coachella weekends, Blondshell opened for Wet Leg’s highly anticipated LA show on the Moistourizer Tour. Although an unlikely pair, Blondshell’s eerily raw vocals, followed by Wet Leg’s post-punk angst, made for cohesive, magnetizing back-to-back performances.
Sabrina Teitelbaum, better known as Blondshell, is an LA alt-rock powerhouse akin to young Courtney Love and Alanis Morissette. Teitelbaum began releasing music under this moniker back in 2022 with her edgy, neo-grunge single “Olympus.” Following the November 2025 release of Another Picture, the deluxe companion to her sophomore album If You Asked For a Picture, Blondshell continues to enchant audiences across the country.
Wet Leg consists of five members: Rhian Teasdale (lead vocals/guitar), Hester Chambers (lead guitar/vocals), Josh Mobaraki (guitar/keys), Ellis Durand (bass) and Henry Holmes (drums). Originally formed in 2019 by Teasdale and Chambers, the English alt-rock group is now touring their widely successful 2025 sophomore album, Moisturizer. Heavily inspired by The White Stripes and PJ Harvey, Wet Leg has defined the alternative scene with their eccentric style and approach to live music.
At the Fox Theater Pomona on April 15, fans eagerly queued outside the venue hours before doors opened. The 2,000-capacity venue filled up quickly, and when the house lights went down, Blondshell took to the stage. Teitelbaum was accompanied by her touring band — Kerri Stewart (Guitar), Anna Crane (Drums), Maia Nelson (Bass), and Ray Libby (Guitar).
To kick off the set, they played “Veronica Mars” from her debut album, Blondshell, calling back to her obsession with the show as a kid. Despite its shorter length, the song’s outro is extremely high-energy, loud and cathartic, drawing the audience in. She then transitioned to “23’s A Baby,” a personal favorite of mine from her album If You Asked For a Picture, addressing the complexities of young adulthood relationships. The introspective lyrics are juxtaposed with a catchy melody, softening the blow, but that doesn’t stop Teitelbaum from delivering a gut-punch performance.
Next up were “Docket” and “Sepsis,” which were perfectly paced, head-banging songs. Teitelbaum paused to greet the crowd and introduced “T&A” (the “tits and ass” song), followed by an unreleased song, “My Heart,” and her single “Change.” The final four songs — “Olympus,” “Tarmac,” “Kiss City” and “Salad” — are grunge songs at their core, with a heavy emphasis on the guitars and drums. Once Blondshell left the stage, the crowd’s energy was palpable.
Then, Wet Leg was up. The room buzzed with anticipation as smoke billowed from the stage, and the members assumed their positions. Teasdale emerged through the haze, flexing her arms as “catch these fists” started playing. The crowd roared while chanting, “Man down / Level up!” along with Teasdale during the pre-chorus, which brought a smile to my face. Experiencing “Wet Dream” live, the lead single from their debut album Wet Leg, was extremely satisfying to witness. It was refreshing to see the band actually having fun and enjoying one of their most popular songs.
Teasdale laments feeling lucky in love on “liquidize.” Hearing it live solidifies it as a soft-rock standout, leading with softer, steady vocals and a melodic bassline. Up next was “jennifer’s body,” another standout song inspired by the cult classic 2009 movie, describing an intense coming-of-age crush. My personal favorite from the night was “davina mccall,” a nostalgic indie love song. Sonically, the soft electric guitar and Teasdale’s equally tender vocals create an emotional, dream-like tone. In contrast, “pillow talk” is unapologetically post-punk, with distorted riffs, driving bass lines and an overall sense of dissonance.
The night came to an end with an incredible three-track run: “Chaise Longue,” “CPR” and “mangetout.” Their first-ever single, “Chaise Longue,” did not disappoint live. The crowd happily engaged with the call-and-response aspect of the song, shouting “Excuse me? (What?),” back at Teasdale, which was satisfying. “CPR” leads with its funky bassline, catchy melody, emotionless tone and unseriousness — highlighted through their use of a landline telephone prop. Finally, we have the easily misread “mangetout,” filled with clever and empowering lyricism. Wet Leg has perfected the art of subtlety, which shines through in this track.
Both Teitelbaum and Teasdale are incredible frontwomen who own the stage in their own right, making this show at the Fox very special. From showcasing rage to moments of tenderness, Blondshell and Wet Leg are paving the way for young alternative female artists.
Keep up with Blondshell:
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Keep up with Wet Leg:
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