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The Wombats

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Group. Formed 2003.

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Biography

The Wombats are an indie band from Liverpool, UK. They comprise two native Liverpudlians; Matthew Murphy, provider of vocals, guitar, nose-harp and keyboards; drummer/vocalist Dan Haggis and bass player/vocalist (plays guitar with Murphy on acoustic versions) Tord Øverland-Knudsen, a Norwegian who has made his home in the city.

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  1. Recession claims another festival

    Wed 1 Apr 2009 17:15

    A new music festival in Kent, set to be headlined by The Wombats and The Zutons,...

  2. School of rock - pupils win visit from top pop acts

    Fri 14 Nov 2008 10:16

    Pupils at a North Yorkshire school host famous acts including Kate Nash and The...

  3. Les Dennis teams up with the Wombats for a Christmas single

    Mon 27 Oct 2008 17:14

    TV personality Les Dennis has teamed up with indie band the Wombats for a charity...

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  1. The Wombats - 'Is This Christmas?'

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

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  1. A Guide To Love, Loss & Desperation 2007

    The Wombats Proudly Present: A Guide to Love, Loss & Desperation

    Reviewed by David McGuire

    The Wombats hype makes for high expectations.

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  1. The Wombats - Rockness 09 Main Stage Set

    Listen to The Wombats main stage performance from Rockness 09.

    The Wombats - Rockness 09 Main Stage Set

  2. The Wombats at Radio 1's Big Weekend 2009

    Watch a clip of the Liverpool trio bounding through their set at Radio 1's Big Weekend.

    The Wombats at Radio 1's Big Weekend 2009

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The Wombats Proudly Present: A Guide to Love, Loss & Desperation

A Guide To Love, Loss & Desperation

  1. 8 Let's Dance to Joy Division
     
  2. 13 My First Wedding
     

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