Kelly Zutrau is an American singer, songwriter, and the lead vocalist of the band Wet, known for blending intimate, emotional songwriting with minimalist pop and R&B-influenced production. Born and raised in Massachusetts, Zutrau studied painting at Cooper Union in New York before turning her focus fully to music. Wet was formed in Brooklyn in the early 2010s by Zutrau alongside Joe Valle and originally Marty Sulkow. The band gained early recognition for their melancholic yet hook-driven sound, largely shaped by Zutrau’s diaristic lyricism and warm, emotive vocals.

Wet's self-titled debut EP was released in 2014 via Neon Gold Records, garnering attention for tracks like “Don’t Wanna Be Your Girl” and “You’re the Best,” which helped the band sign with Columbia Records. Their debut album, Don’t You, arrived in 2016 and deepened their reputation for vulnerable, soft-focus pop. Featuring standout songs such as “Deadwater” and “It’s All in Vain,” the album was praised for its restraint and emotional resonance.

Following internal changes and Zutrau briefly exploring solo work, the band released Still Run in 2018, their second album and the first as a duo after Sulkow’s departure. This album introduced more upbeat production and experimentation while maintaining Zutrau’s introspective core. Songs like “There’s a Reason” and “Lately” showcased a shift toward lighter, more rhythmically driven arrangements, though still grounded in personal storytelling.

In 2021, Wet released their third album, Letter Blue, on AWAL, marking the return of Sulkow to the group. This record saw the band return to a more atmospheric palette while pushing their sound further into electronic and indie pop realms. Tracks such as “Larabar,” “On Your Side,” and “Bound” demonstrated Zutrau’s continued growth as a songwriter, weaving vulnerability through more sonically ambitious arrangements. An expanded version, Letter Blue (Reprise), followed in 2022, featuring reimagined versions of the album’s tracks, remixes, and additional material.

On April 4, 2025, Wet released their fourth studio album, Two Lives, a record that explores themes of duality, memory, and emotional rebirth. The album marks a subtle evolution in Zutrau's songwriting, with tracks that lean further into raw acoustic elements and layered vocal textures while maintaining the band's signature emotional clarity. Two Lives is both reflective and forward-looking, capturing a more mature and nuanced sound that further cements Zutrau’s place as one of the most compelling voices in contemporary indie pop.

Throughout her career, Kelly Zutrau has remained the emotional and creative center of Wet, using her lyrical openness and hushed vocal delivery to explore themes of longing, self-doubt, intimacy, and resilience. Whether working as part of Wet or contributing solo tracks and collaborations (including work with Blood Orange and The Blaze), Zutrau continues to carve out a distinct voice in modern music.