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Indie Pop / Rock Group from Liverpool UK : Matthew Murphy (guitarist/singer), Dan Haggis (drummer/singer), Tord Overland Knudsen (bassist/singer)

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18/09/2008 by WOMBATS

The WOMBATS have announced that they will be releasing two new singles, the first new tracks to be recorded since the release of their debut album 'The WOMBATS Proudly Present...A Guide to Love, Loss and Desperation' in November 2007.  The first single to be released on 15 December, is a special one-off seasonal song entitled 'Is This Christmas'.  The single will be released on CD, 2 x 7inch with all proceeds going to MENCAP.

 

'Is This Christmas' will be followed by the single 'My Circuitboard City' on 9 February.  The single, which sees the band's sound develop and progress in a more post-punk, scuzzier direction, was produced by Tore Johanson (The Cardigans; Franz Ferdinand) at London Metropolis Studio.  The song demonstrates a darker and more mature side to the band, with lyrics encompassing the band's experiences of trying to fit back into a normal society. As ever with The WOMBATS, the bleaker lyrical content is belied with hi-octane, effervescent music that has become so distinctive to their sound and imperative to their success in the past year.

 

The WOMBATS have also recently been announced as one of the five nominees to compete for the MTV Europe Music Award for 'Best UK Act'.  The WOMBATS will compete against UK soul stars Adele and Duffy, X Factor winner Leona Lewis and Manchester indie-pop band The Ting Tings.  The winner will then face off against other regional winners from across Europe in the Europe's Favourite category.  The MTV Europe Music Awards are being held at Liverpool's Echo Arena on 6 November.

Ahead of the single releases, The WOMBATS will be playing a 9-date tour of the UK and Ireland, including a massive homecoming headline show at the new Liverpool Echo Arena on 22 November where they will become one of the first indie bands to play the 10,000 capacity venue.  The gig will be The WOMBATS' final show of the year before they take a break from touring to work on their new album.

November dates:

9 November             Dublin           Academy

10 November            Belfast         St George's Market

12 November            Edinburgh     The Picture House

13 November            Glasgow         Academy

15 November            London         Matter (inside O2)

16 November            London         Coronet

17 November            London         Shepherds Bush Empire

18 November            London         Forum

22 November            Liverpool      Echo Arena

Comments

alan mott / 01/11/2008 at 03:33 / #
1

When are you coming down to australia again?

Rosie / 04/10/2008 at 14:13 / #
2

Im So excited for the concert in Belfast :)

Keaton Whitaker / 05/10/2008 at 01:46 / #
3

one of my favevourite bands but im jealous of my dad cause he's seen them live but he's working on a cunning plan to see them with me!

Polona / 05/10/2008 at 03:38 / #
4

i'm really exicted :)
PLEASE (!!!) can you come on next tour in Slovenia (near the Italy) :)

Josy / 06/10/2008 at 07:12 / #
5

The gig in Berlin yesterday was fantastic!!! The two new singles I heard there were really cool. I hope they will make a new album as fast as possible.
Good luck for the music award!!!

helen :D i / 06/11/2008 at 06:13 / #
6

haha i wanna say MR GREENBANK
ne way love ur songs ope u do well cos ur the best and u's will win every body betta watch it 2nite

Ed / 06/11/2008 at 07:04 / #
7

Hey, going to see you guys at the O2 Matter, was wondering who the support acts are gonna be ? x

Alisha / 08/10/2008 at 12:18 / #
8

Please come to manchester or do two shows in liverpool i cant go on the 22nd thats when McFLY are in Manchester :( please xx

Laura Murphy / 10/11/2008 at 03:50 / #
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Jus at ur gig lst n8 in Dublin was amazing cheers 4 the plec!!!xo

Laura Murphy / 10/11/2008 at 03:51 / #
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Jus at ur gig lst n8 in Dublin was amazing cheers 4 the plec!!!xo

miriam / 16/10/2008 at 11:55 / #
11

i am so much excited because of saturday night in vienna!!!!!
we will see us!!!

miriam

kevz / 17/10/2008 at 05:01 / #
12

I love the wombats ;) goin to see them again but this time in st georges market because i cant memba the first time :L :)

Jade is a wombat :D / 18/10/2008 at 17:11 / #
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Took me three months to convince my mom & dad to drive my to liverpool for the last show. I've never seen them before which was a bit gutting, i missed the birmingham show because i was away at the time. I'm really looking forward to it, and the releases. I'm so excited :D:D

sonny wall / 19/10/2008 at 01:42 / #
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Cant wait to see you in the coronet in november. i see u at i.o.w and u were immense so im guessin ull be even better in a closed venue

Sam / 20/09/2008 at 12:03 / #
15

im a massive fan and im really looking forward to the two new tracks. i think it would be genius if paul o grady or les dennis are part of the christmas track. good luck!

Andrew / 20/10/2008 at 23:15 / #
16

Bring some scouse to Big Day Out!
You said you would be back in Australia as soon as possible!
There is always a spot for you guys here!

helen / 21/10/2008 at 04:24 / #
17

OMG... i

Wombats at Glastongury / 21/10/2008 at 06:22 / #
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Hi guys, i seen over on a glastonbury 2009 blog that there were rumours of you playing at glastonbury 2009, i sure would love to see you there. can you shead any light on the subject please :)

olivia b / 24/09/2008 at 03:27 / #
19

have you got any pictures to put on here?

liza / 24/10/2008 at 23:04 / #
20

please come back to australia!!!! and play an under 18s show in melbourne, just make sure you don't get sick this time!!!!! :P

love the music, can't wait to hear the new album!!!!!

Ewan Cessford / 25/09/2008 at 05:24 / #
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Can't wait for the NEW singles and i hope The Wombats win the award too :)

im well excited... i wish they were coming to Stoke again.
got talking to them and theyre nice guys!

Andrew (S-D) / 26/10/2008 at 07:13 / #
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Hi Liverpool College band "KILL joys" following in your foot steps, just recorded first track, thanks guys for the inspiration & sounds, see you at Echo Arena in November

Rosie / 27/10/2008 at 02:23 / #
23

Come back down under, we missed you in Adelaide! Maybe an apperance at Big Day Out?

cocco / 28/10/2008 at 07:38 / #
24

Oh I´m excited!!!
I´ve heard " I´s this chrismas?"
And it´s so amazing! I fell in love with this song!

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