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).
Wombo | |
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| Origin | Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2016–present |
| Labels | Sophomore Lounge, Fire Talk |
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History
editWombo 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
editStudio albums
edit- Blossomlooksdownuponus (2018)
- Fairy Rust (2022)
EPs
edit- Staring at Trees (2017)
- Keesh Mountain (2021)
- Slab (2023)
Singles
edit- "Sad World" (2019)
- "Dreamsickle" (2019)
- "One of These" (2021)
- "Below the House" (2022)
- "Backflip" (2022)
- "Snakey" (2022)
- "Seven of Cups" (2022)
- "Slab" (2023)
References
edit- ^ 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.