The Wombats are an English indie rock band hailing from Liverpool, which formed in 2003. Members Matthew Murphy (lead vocals, guitar, keyboards), Tord Øverland Knudsen (bass, backing vocals), and Dan Haggis (drums, backing vocals) create the distinctive blend of exuberant pop hooks, witty lyrics, and post-punk influences that characterizes The Wombats’ sound. They burst onto the music scene with their debut album, "A Guide to Love, Loss & Desperation," in 2007, which included the hit single "Let's Dance to Joy Division," and quickly became darlings of the British indie scene. Their energetic, catchy anthems have captured the hearts of a dedicated fan base and enabled the band to maintain a strong presence in the industry.

Over the years, The Wombats have solidified their standing with several successful albums, such as "This Modern Glitch," "Glitterbug," and "Beautiful People Will Ruin Your Life." Their resilience and adaptability have been demonstrated in recent releases such as "Fix Yourself, Not the World," showing their ability to stay fresh and relevant while still retaining their core sound. The band has also become known for their engaging remixes, reimagining their catchy tunes through collaborations with other artists, something evident in productions like "Greek Tragedy (Oliver Nelson TikTok Remix)" and "If You Ever Leave, I'm Coming with You (Roosevelt Remix)." With an impressive discography and a propensity for crowd-pleasing live performances, The Wombats have firmly established themselves as staples of the indie music landscape.

Genres

Liverpool Indie

Modern Alternative Rock

Modern Rock

Related Artists

Two Door Cinema Club

Arctic Monkeys

Foster The People

The Killers

The 1975

The Kooks

Vampire Weekend

Bloc Party

Kaiser Chiefs

Glass Animals

Panic! At The Disco

MGMT

Latest Release

Is This What It Feels Like to Feel Like This? (Myd Remix)

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Myd

Single - Released February 3, 2023