We called ‘em “…infectiously impulsive indie pop,” lurved their recent show at the Borderline in London, and now New York will get its chance to hang with The Wombats on August 15 at the Annex, ahead of the September release of the lads’ self-titled EP including the jams “Backfire at the Disco,” “Kill the Director,” and “Moving to New York.” (Photo: Tear-n Tan)

Press release after the jump.

UK’S MOST EXCITING NEW BAND WILL PERFORM
AT ANNEX IN NEW YORK CITY AUGUST 15TH
 
SELF-TITLED EP TO BE RELEASED SEPTEMBER
 
“This indie three-piece play infectious pop melodies that bounce round
your head like Pennie Automatic on a space hopper” – NME
 
“The trio moves faster than their sluggish namesake as well, both in
their frenetic music and their professional trajectory…They’ve already
been garnering attention stateside for their potent brand of
dance-driven punk pop” – Spin.com
 
“…the Wombats, from Liverpool, merged punk-speed, guitar-charged pop,
usually about love gone awry, with the oohs and ahs of Beach Boys
harmony” – NY Times
 
“…infectiously impulsive indie pop.” – Sentimentalist
 
WHO:                           The WOMBATS, one of the most exciting
new bands to emerge in the UK, are preparing to unleash their
mischievously infectious tunes stateside. Infusing pure effervescent
fun into their roaring harmony soaked pop/punk melodies, The WOMBATS –
Matthew Murphy (vocals, guitar, keyboard), Tord Øverland Knudsen (bass,
vocals) and Dan Haggis (drums, vocals) – have toured relentlessly
throughout the UK and Japan, winning the hearts of fans and critics
with each performance. 
 
WHAT:                         This September The WOMBATS will digitally
release their self-titled six-song EP featuring their hit singles
“Backfire at the Disco,” “Kill the Director,” and “Moving to New York.”
                       
Since forming a year and a half ago, the band has seen their singles
“Lost in the Post” and “Moving to New York” sell out their limited run
while “Kill the Director” entered the UK Top 40 and “Backfire at the
Disco” charted inside the Top 75, and received an unprecedented level
of support at radio.
 
WHEN:                         Wednesday, August 15th
                                    Doors at 9:00 PM, On Stage at 10:00
PM
 
WHERE:                       The Annex
                                    New York, NY
 
For more information visit www.myspace.com/thewombatsuk .