The WOMBATS

MOVING TO NEW YORK (KIDs)

Boasting influences ranging from Hefner to Depeche Mode (as well as a Norwegian bassist), The WOMBATS have more in common with the cerebral Scouseadelia of The Boo Radleys than the urch rock racket of fellow local contenders The Maybes?. And, oh, they've got the tunes. A confident stride on from debut 'Lost in the Post', 'Moving to New York' is a dolie's ode to indolence and escapism, delivered with an acid wit worthy of Sir Jarvis himself. "It's like Christmas came early!" sighs singer Matthew Murphy, as the band deliver improbable three-part harmonies behind him. Fingers crossed he doesnt get a US visa - he's needed right here! PM

Single released Monday 13th November (www.kidsthelabel.co.uk) Limited

- NME

The WOMBATS – Brixton Windmill, London. Sunday, September 24, 2006, by Marc McLaren

You’ve got to feel sorry for Liverpudlian bands: so much history, so many expectations. Unless you’re in The WOMBATS, that is, in which case history can piss off. Avoiding the pitfalls of chiming La’s-style guitars and chirpy Coral-esque vocals with a smart bound across the Pennines, these two Scousers and one seriously hyperactive Norwegian came across more New Yorkshire than old Merseybeat. Opener ‘Moving To New York’ leaps along like a four-year-old on a bouncy castle – kinda like The Cribs, but without all the blood – while last single ‘Lost In The Post’ and the closing ‘Sunday TV’ are all spiky guitars, witty lyrics and Beach Boy “woo-woo”s. Lots and lots and lots of “woo-woo”s. Fair enough, there’s nothing startlingly new here, but when you’ve got more tunes than a pharmacist’s counter, who cares? And not a mop-top haircut in sight.
- NME

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Vol. CXIX August 7, 2006

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A&R WORLDWIDE'S "ARTIST OF THE WEEK" - THE WOMBATS

This power-pop Liverpool, England-based trio is causing a ruckus on both sides of the pond thanks to its exciting new EP, which contains the irrepressible new single, "Lost In The Post." The Wombats deliver a shimmering blast of punk-pop and its no wonder they've been garnering strong support on tastemaker radio stations across the UK, US and Canada too. The threesome have already released four independent EPs to date and are currently embarking on an extensive UK tour, which will see these lads trekking up and down this island in support of their forthcoming album. In addition, The Wombats will be recording three new tracks ("Sunday TV," "My First Wedding" and "Backfire At The Disco"), which are all garnering very strong response from punters who have heard these gems at The Wombat's live shows. The Wombats are available for signing and licensing and booking in a number of territories around the world. For more information on The Wombats, log on to www.myspace.com/thewombatsuk <http://rd.bcentral.com/?ID=4348474&s=121549334> , or contact Simon Bobbett at simon@dockrecordings.com. To listen to The Wombat's single, "Lost In The Post," click HERE <http://rd.bcentral.com/?ID=4348478&s=121549334> .


PASSPORT APPROVED PLAYLIST - 8/5/06


"PASSPORT APPROVED" PLAYLIST FOR SATURDAY AUGUST 5th, 2006: The two-hour weekly import show. As heard on KDLD "Indie 103.1FM" Los Angeles, KNRK Portland (now with a "Passport Approved Daily" segment on KNRK Portland) and WEQX Manchester, VT/Albany, NY in the United States, digitally all across Canada and on the worldwide web.

DIKTA - "Breaking The Waves" (Smekkleysa, Iceland)
SKINNY - "On A Beautiful Day" (Cheeky, UK)
THE BLACK ALLEY SCREENS - "The Art of Fitting In" (Akuaba, N. Ireland)
TEDDYBEARS - "Different Sound" (import, Sweden)
WOMBATS - "Lost In The Post" (Kids, UK)
KOBAI - "Serotonin" (Empire, Scotland)
TOURISTE - "Battle On" (Faith & Hope, UK)
CORD - "Go Either Way" (Island, UK)
MADS LANGER - "Breaking News" (Copenhagen, Denmark)
THE KING BLUES - "Come Fi Di Youth" (Household, UK)
KWAN - "Tainted Love" (Dynasty, Finland)
CIRCLESOUND - "Can't Blame Me" (Reverb, UK)
CAPDOWN - "Keeping Up Appearances" (unsigned, UK) * World Premiere LILY ALLEN - "Everything's Just Wonderful" (Parlophone, UK)
THE BANG - "Talk To The Trees" (Chameleon, South Africa)
THE HAVE - "Stand By Me" (import, New Zealand)
COBURN - "We Interrupt" (Import, UK)
THE SMALL HOURS - "Owner Of My Honor" (unsigned)
DUNE - "No Speed" (Iceberg, Denmark)
THE COMMON REDSTARTS - "Save It For Your Friends" (Seeca, UK)
SALON BORIS - "Money" (U Discs, Scotland)
EVERMORE - "Running" (Warner Music/Kiwi HD, New Zealand)
KLAXONS - "Gravity's Rainbow" (Polydor, UK)
GOOSE - "Black Gloves" (Skint, UK)



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