February 8th 2025.
After six years, indie rock icons The Wombats are still embracing their love for lemons. While they have had many hit songs, there is one in particular that has taken the concept of a "hit" to a whole new level. This song has inspired fans to throw lemons at the band during their performances.
Lead singer Matthew Murphy, also known as Murph, confirmed to Metro that he often gets hit with lemons in the chest during festival season. The single responsible for this unusual tradition is "Lemon to a Knife Fight," released in 2018 and quickly becoming a fan favorite.
Despite the risk of bruising, Murph and his bandmates Tord Øverland Knudsen and Dan Haggis have learned to dodge lemons as part of their show. When asked if they had anticipated this response, Murph joked that he saw it coming, both figuratively and literally.
But rather than asking fans to stop, the "Greek Tragedy" hitmaker actually wants more lemons thrown at them. He even suggested that fans could write messages on the lemons, such as a haiku or Einstein's famous equation, to entertain the band during their sets.
This is not the only lemon-inspired song Murph has written. Their 2015 hit "Pink Lemonade" has also inspired fans to throw pink flowers at the band. So, fair warning to anyone attending a Wombats gig on their upcoming UK tour – expect lots of fruit-related tracks and watch out for flying lemons. And who knows, their signature brass instrument-playing wombats may even make an appearance.
Speaking of their infamous marsupial band, Murph joked that his wife is tired of seeing them everywhere, but he believes that most people actually enjoy them. He also hinted at the possibility of having a whole orchestra pit filled with people in wombat costumes miming instruments – a truly genius idea.
Their 2025 tour kicks off in March, with tickets already on sale. But before that, they will be going on a record store tour in February to celebrate the release of their new album, "Oh! The Ocean." This album has a more raw and imperfect sound, intentionally straying from the perfection often associated with AI-produced music.
Murph explained that he wanted to do something different in response to the increasing use of AI in music. He believed that AI will never be able to replicate the human element of "f**k ups," so he wanted to make an album full of them.
The Wombats will also be touring around Europe in March and April, with tickets available now. As for their UK tour, they will be visiting various cities such as London, Manchester, and Glasgow, among others.
Murph, who is the main songwriter for The Wombats, shared that he has no attachment to the emotions behind the lyrics once the songs are out there. He believes that every word was drawn from him during the creative process, so singing them on tour now feels like closure.
In the past, Murph would often get drunk before going on tour and then do it all over again during the tour. But now, he is sober and living in Los Angeles with his wife and two children. He shared that everything is much better and healthier now, and he is excited for fans to hear their new music.
After over 20 years in the music industry, Murph is secure in the music they are creating and is looking forward to their UK tour, which he believes will be "bananas." He even joked that maybe the tour should be banana-themed instead of lemon-themed.
So, move over lemons, there's a new yellow fruit on The Wombats' mind. Their new album "Oh! The Ocean" will be released on February 14, and tickets for their tour are already available. So, don't miss out on the chance to see this iconic indie rock band live in action.
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