Wombo | |
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| Origin | Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Labels | Sophomore Lounge, Fire Talk |
| Members |
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Wombo is an American three-piece indie rock band from Louisville, Kentucky. [1] [2] The band consists of members Sydney Chadwick (bass guitar, vocals), Cameron Lowe (guitar), and Joel Taylor (drums).
History
Wombo was formed in 2016 by lead singer and bassist Sydney Chadwick and guitarist Cameron Lowe. Chadwick and Lowe had previously been members of a punk-pop band, The Debauchees. Once the band dissolved, Chadwick and Lowe recruited drummer Joel Taylor and made their live debut as Wombo in August 2016. [1]
On July 7, 2017, Wombo released their first EP, Staring at Trees. [3] In 2018, Wombo released their first full-length record, Blossomlooksdownuponus. [4] The album was added to streaming platforms on March 6, 2020, and reissued on vinyl by Fire Talk Records in 2021. [4] [5] [6]
On March 2, 2021, the group announced they signed to Fire Talk Records. [4] Three weeks later, the trio debuted "Dreamsickle", the lead single for their second EP, Keesh Mountain, which was released on May 28, 2021. [6]
Wombo released their sophomore LP, Fairy Rust, via Fire Talk on July 29, 2022. [7] The album received praise from The Fader calling the lead singles "a trove of dreams and secrets," and from Paste, describing the record as, "a fairytale written on a not-so-great acid trip." [8] [9] The album garnered a 6.8 rating from Pitchfork, and positive reception from UPROXX, stating that Wombo, "created their own post-punk fairy tale..." and praised the band's "expertly executed art-rock sound that is complete with droning guitars, frenetic chords, and angular melodies." [10] [11]
On June 9, 2023, Wombo released Slab, the band's third EP. [12] [13] In September 2023, the band opened for Bully. [14] In October 2023, Wombo announced they will support Cherry Glazerr on their 2024 Touch of Chaos Tour. [15]
Discography
Studio albums
- Blossomlooksdownuponus (2018)
- Fairy Rust (2022)
EPs
- Staring at Trees (2017)
- Keesh Mountain (2021)
- Slab (2023)
Singles
- "Sad World" (2019)
- "Dreamsickle" (2019)
- "One of These" (2021)
- "Below the House" (2022)
- "Backflip" (2022)
- "Snakey" (2022)
- "Seven of Cups" (2022)
- "Slab" (2023)
References
- ^ a b Kinne, Lara (16 August 2017). "Debauchees members form Wombo, set to release album". Louisville Eccentric Observer. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
- ^ "Wombo's Guide to Louisville, Kentucky – One Of America's DIY Hubs". Clash. 5 June 2023. Retrieved 6 November 2023.
- ^ Recker, Scott (23 August 2017). "Record Review: Wombo — 'Staring At Trees'". Louisville Eccentric Observer. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
- ^ a b c "Wombo sign to Fire Talk, announce 'Keesh Mountain' EP + share 'Dreamsickle' Video". Culture Addicts. 11 April 2021. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
- ^ King, Patrick (26 May 2021). "Premiere: Wombo - 'Keesh Mountain EP". Ears To Feed. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
- ^ a b "Wombo Sign to Fire Talk, Announce Keesh Mountain EP & Share "Dreamsickle" Video". Front View Magazine. 2 April 2021. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
- ^ Arnone, Joey (10 May 2022). "Wombo Announce New Album, Share Video for New Single "Backflip"". Under the Radar. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
- ^ Helfand, Raphael (29 July 2022). "Song You Need: A perfect post-punk jam from Wombo". The FADER. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
- ^ Sullvian, Samantha (29 July 2022). "Wombo Spins Shadowy Fairy Tales on Their Sophomore Album Fairy Rust". Paste. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
- ^ Bua, Jane (10 August 2022). "Fairy Rust". Pitchfork. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
- ^ Droke, Carolyn (27 July 2022). "Indie Mixtape 20: Wombo Bring Organized Chaos To Their 'Fairy Rust' Album". Uproxx. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
- ^ Thirlwell, Elvis (9 May 2023). "Kentucky's Wombo Return with 'Slab' and Announce New EP". So Young Magazine. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
- ^ Webb, Libby (9 June 2023). "Wombo talk their new slab of art rock". The Rodeo Magazine. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
- ^ Pearis, Bill (5 June 2023). "Tour news: Braid, J. Robbins, The Alarm, Here Lies Love, Signals Midwest, Wombo, more". Brooklyn Vegan. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
- ^ Pearis, Bill (3 October 2023). "Cherry Glazerr announce 2024 tour with Wombo & Ex-Pilots". Brooklyn Vegan. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
External links
Wombo | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Labels | Sophomore Lounge, Fire Talk |
| Members |
|
Wombo is an American three-piece indie rock band from Louisville, Kentucky. [1] [2] The band consists of members Sydney Chadwick (bass guitar, vocals), Cameron Lowe (guitar), and Joel Taylor (drums).
History
Wombo was formed in 2016 by lead singer and bassist Sydney Chadwick and guitarist Cameron Lowe. Chadwick and Lowe had previously been members of a punk-pop band, The Debauchees. Once the band dissolved, Chadwick and Lowe recruited drummer Joel Taylor and made their live debut as Wombo in August 2016. [1]
On July 7, 2017, Wombo released their first EP, Staring at Trees. [3] In 2018, Wombo released their first full-length record, Blossomlooksdownuponus. [4] The album was added to streaming platforms on March 6, 2020, and reissued on vinyl by Fire Talk Records in 2021. [4] [5] [6]
On March 2, 2021, the group announced they signed to Fire Talk Records. [4] Three weeks later, the trio debuted "Dreamsickle", the lead single for their second EP, Keesh Mountain, which was released on May 28, 2021. [6]
Wombo released their sophomore LP, Fairy Rust, via Fire Talk on July 29, 2022. [7] The album received praise from The Fader calling the lead singles "a trove of dreams and secrets," and from Paste, describing the record as, "a fairytale written on a not-so-great acid trip." [8] [9] The album garnered a 6.8 rating from Pitchfork, and positive reception from UPROXX, stating that Wombo, "created their own post-punk fairy tale..." and praised the band's "expertly executed art-rock sound that is complete with droning guitars, frenetic chords, and angular melodies." [10] [11]
On June 9, 2023, Wombo released Slab, the band's third EP. [12] [13] In September 2023, the band opened for Bully. [14] In October 2023, Wombo announced they will support Cherry Glazerr on their 2024 Touch of Chaos Tour. [15]
Discography
Studio albums
- Blossomlooksdownuponus (2018)
- Fairy Rust (2022)
EPs
- Staring at Trees (2017)
- Keesh Mountain (2021)
- Slab (2023)
Singles
- "Sad World" (2019)
- "Dreamsickle" (2019)
- "One of These" (2021)
- "Below the House" (2022)
- "Backflip" (2022)
- "Snakey" (2022)
- "Seven of Cups" (2022)
- "Slab" (2023)
References
- ^ a b Kinne, Lara (16 August 2017). "Debauchees members form Wombo, set to release album". Louisville Eccentric Observer. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
- ^ "Wombo's Guide to Louisville, Kentucky – One Of America's DIY Hubs". Clash. 5 June 2023. Retrieved 6 November 2023.
- ^ Recker, Scott (23 August 2017). "Record Review: Wombo — 'Staring At Trees'". Louisville Eccentric Observer. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
- ^ a b c "Wombo sign to Fire Talk, announce 'Keesh Mountain' EP + share 'Dreamsickle' Video". Culture Addicts. 11 April 2021. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
- ^ King, Patrick (26 May 2021). "Premiere: Wombo - 'Keesh Mountain EP". Ears To Feed. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
- ^ a b "Wombo Sign to Fire Talk, Announce Keesh Mountain EP & Share "Dreamsickle" Video". Front View Magazine. 2 April 2021. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
- ^ Arnone, Joey (10 May 2022). "Wombo Announce New Album, Share Video for New Single "Backflip"". Under the Radar. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
- ^ Helfand, Raphael (29 July 2022). "Song You Need: A perfect post-punk jam from Wombo". The FADER. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
- ^ Sullvian, Samantha (29 July 2022). "Wombo Spins Shadowy Fairy Tales on Their Sophomore Album Fairy Rust". Paste. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
- ^ Bua, Jane (10 August 2022). "Fairy Rust". Pitchfork. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
- ^ Droke, Carolyn (27 July 2022). "Indie Mixtape 20: Wombo Bring Organized Chaos To Their 'Fairy Rust' Album". Uproxx. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
- ^ Thirlwell, Elvis (9 May 2023). "Kentucky's Wombo Return with 'Slab' and Announce New EP". So Young Magazine. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
- ^ Webb, Libby (9 June 2023). "Wombo talk their new slab of art rock". The Rodeo Magazine. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
- ^ Pearis, Bill (5 June 2023). "Tour news: Braid, J. Robbins, The Alarm, Here Lies Love, Signals Midwest, Wombo, more". Brooklyn Vegan. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
- ^ Pearis, Bill (3 October 2023). "Cherry Glazerr announce 2024 tour with Wombo & Ex-Pilots". Brooklyn Vegan. Retrieved 19 October 2023.