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Glamour Queen in the Underground
Wet Kiss recorded their 10-track punk album in a suburban warehouse they shared, a space permanently set up as a functional installation. The warehouse was chaotic: instruments were scattered everywhere, the walls bore years of wear, and the space reflected an unapologetic DIY ethos. The local council repeatedly attempted to evict them, citing complaints from neighbors and zoning violations. Noise complaints and police visits became a regular part of their routine, especially during the recording process.
Brenna, described the challenges: “We knew we had to record fast because we’ve always been on thin ice with the cops and neighbors. On the last take of Hello, I Love You, the police showed up, but we kept it together long enough to finish.”
Guitarist Aldo is the group’s pragmatist, bluntly stating that their goal is to turn music into a sustainable career. “We want to stop living in a warehouse and make this work, but right now, we’re stuck in a bad contract with a manager who isn’t helping us move forward.”
The manager, referred to as "Pig," was found online, Brenna explained. “We met in a chatroom, and at the time, he seemed as ambitious and broke as we were. We signed a contract for a nightly gig, but the payoff hasn’t come.”
Wet Kiss is emblematic of a punk ethos that prioritises art and expression over conventional success. Their live performances, which they play to an audience of regulars in a dive bar, are marked by a gritty energy that’s hard to ignore. The band’s world blends irony with a raw, unpolished aesthetic, creating a scene where grit and glamour coexist. Despite their frustrations with their circumstances, they remain committed to pushing forward, hoping to gain enough traction to leave their current situation behind and pursue broader horizons.
the detail:
Dress Rehearsal 2019 - 2020
1st Preview 2021
Opening Night 2022
Vaudevillian Desires 2022 - 2023
The Fame Game 2024
Standing Ovation
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