The Wombats

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The Wombats backstage in NYC

The Wombats compare ironing skills backstage at the Bowery Ballroom as they wait to go on.

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Biography

The Wombats are an English indie band from and formed in Liverpool. The band comprises native Liverpudlians Matthew Murphy (lead vocals, guitar, keyboard) and Daniel (Dan) Haggis (drums, percussion, keyboard and backing vocals), alongside Norwegian-born Tord Øverland-Knudsen (bass guitar, guitar, keyboard and backing vocals). The band is signed to 14th Floor Records in the United Kingdom and Bright Antenna in the United States.

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  1. Labels 'risking' artists' health

    Mon 11 Apr 2011 17:00

    The Wombats' manager says record labels need to do more to help vulnerable musicians.

  2. The Wombats finish four tracks for their second album

    Wed 18 Aug 2010 06:58

    The Wombats finish four tracks for their second album

  3. Wombats return

    Wed 11 Aug 2010 08:55

    New single from Liverpudlian band after two year break

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  1. #6Music2013 - Bloggers Picks for 2013 Part II

    Fri 4 Jan 2013 14:47 We've given you Part I of who some of our favourite bloggers think are going to be big... Producer Will

  2. The Wombats - 'Is This Christmas?'

    Wed 10 Dec 2008 17:37 INDIE CHRISTMAS SONG CHECK-LIST:Sleighbells - TICK!Stuff about snow - TICK!... Fraser McAlpine

BBC Reviews

  1. This Modern Glitch 2011

    Review of This Modern Glitch

    Reviewed by Mark Beaumont

    The pop album of the year, by at least a dozen choruses.

  2. A Guide To Love, Loss & Desperation 2007

    Review of A Guide To Love, Loss & Desperation

    Reviewed by David McGuire

    The Wombats hype makes for high expectations.

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