Copenhagen-based duo 100%WET have officially released “Eleanor’s Escape,” their first original single of 2026. Born from a unique cross-continental collaboration between the Lake District, Cornwall, and Bristol, the track marks a sophisticated evolution of the “hypergaze” sound the band pioneered on their acclaimed self-titled debut. By merging the ethereal textures of shoegaze with the high-octane rhythmic intensity of drum and bass, Jakob Birch and Casper Munns have crafted a song that mirrors the expansive, open landscapes of its origin, shifting away from the heartbreak of earlier releases toward a wider, cinematic scale.

The release signals a triumphant return for the group following a period of illness that forced them to pause their momentum and cancel previous UK appearances. Now back in full force, 100%WET are set to bring their immersive live show to the highly coveted SPOT Festival on May 1st and Roskilde Festival on June 29th. Most notably for UK fans, the duo has teased their long-awaited London debut, hinting at a performance at The Social on Tuesday, June 9th.

This new chapter highlights the technical pedigree of Birch and Munns, whose varied backgrounds outside of 100%WET, ranging from experimental solo work on the Janushoved label to the rhythmic focus of Splitscreen, continue to inform their genre-bending output. By grounding “Eleanor’s Escape” in the raw, noisy energy of their early live sets while maintaining the high-fidelity production associated with Copenhagen’s Rhythmic Music Conservatoire, the duo has managed to bridge the gap between underground experimentation and festival-ready alt-pop. It is a bold affirmation of their status as one of the most exciting exports in the current “hypergaze” movement.

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