See The Wombats at their Oh! The Ocean album listening party

11 February 2025, 09:00 | Updated: 11 February 2025, 19:57

The Wombats' Oh! The Ocean listening party took place on 8th February
The Wombats' Oh! The Ocean listening party took place on 8th February. Picture: Matt Bottomley

By Jenny Mensah

The Liverpool-formed indie rockers showcased their new album and took part in a Q&A over the weekend for their fans.

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The Wombats hosted an album listening party at the SEA LIFE London Aquarium on Saturday 8th February, six days ahead of the release of their sixth studio album, Oh! The Ocean, on 14th February.

The Wombats at their Oh! The Ocean album listening party
The Wombats at their Oh! The Ocean album listening party. Picture: Matt Bottomley

The Liverpool-formed outfit - comprised of Matthew "Murph" Murphy, Tord Øverland Knudsen and Dan Haggis- part in a live Q&A for their fans at the sold out event at the attraction's Open Ocean zone where guests could also look at Green Sea Turtles, Stingrays and even a Zebra Shark.

Fans took in the wildlife at The Wombats' special event
Fans took in the wildlife at The Wombats' special event at Sea Life . Picture: Matt Bottomley

The band were joined by their much-loved mascot, who asked their super-fans to think of words to describe the new album, with some of the responses including: "energetic, fun," "rocking," "joy, love (and) amazing."

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So far the band have released four tracks from the record, including Can't Say No, My Head Is Not My Friend and Blood On The Hospital Floor and lead single Sorry I'm Late, I Didn't Want To Come.

The Wombats – Sorry I’m Late, I Didn’t Want To Come (Official Video)

Previously speaking about the inspiration behind their new album title, which is inspired by a trip to the beach frontman Murph took while on a family holiday, he said: "I’ve been to many beaches and seas and coasts over the years but for some reason it felt like the first time I had ever seen it and was truly present. There was this revelation that I had been living a life caught up in my own head, or in some kind of racing helmet or with blinkers on. It was really a potent experience. I felt like I saw everything new for the first time, and was aware that I had been so selfish to not take in how crazy the world and life is. I’d been caught up in my own BS for way too long. The album offers up some internal questions like: why are my head and body disconnected all the time? Why am I incapable at times of seeing any form of beauty in the world or in others? Why do I expect the world to conform to my will? Why do I never stop and smell the flowers?"

See the album's artwork and tracklist and pre-order it here.

The Wombats' Oh! The Ocean album artwork
The Wombats' Oh! The Ocean album artwork. Picture: Press

The Wombats - Oh! The Ocean Tracklist:

  1. Sorry I'm Late, I Didn't Want To Come
  2. Can't Say No
  3. Blood On The Hospital Floor
  4. Kate Moss
  5. Gut Punch
  6. My Head Is Not My Friend
  7. I Love America And She Hates Me
  8. The World's Not Out To Get Me, I Am
  9. Grim Reaper
  10. Reality Is A Wild Ride
  11. Swerve (101)
  12. Lobster

The Let's Dance To Joy Division trio have plotted a series of UK dates in support of their new album - have also plotted a tour in support of their new studio effort, which will kick off in March and include a homecoming date at Liverpool's Pier Head.

The Wombats - UK Tour Dates:

  • 18 March - Nottingham, Motorpoint Arena
  • 19 March - London, The O2
  • 21 March - Cardiff, Utilita Arena
  • 22 March - Manchester, AO Arena
  • 23 March - Hull, Connexin Live
  • 25 March - Glasgow, OVO Hydro
  • 26 March - Leeds, First Direct Arena
  • 19 June - Liverpool, Pier Head

The Wombats - EU Tour Dates

  • 28 March - France, Paris, Le Trabendo
  • 30 March - Netherlands, Tilburg, 013 Tilburg
  • 31 March - Netherlands, Amsterdam, Paradiso
  • 01 April - Germany, Cologne, E-Werk
  • 03 April - Germany, Munich, Theaterfabrik
  • 04 April - Switzerland, Zurich, Komplex 457
  • 05 April - Czech Republic, Prague, Archa +
  • 07 April - Germany, Berlin, Columbiahalle
  • 08 April - Germany, Munster, Jovel Music Hall
  • 10 April - Norway, Oslo, Rockefeller Music Hall
  • 11 April - Denmark, Copenhagen, Pumpehuset
  • 12 April - Sweden, Stockholm, Vasateatern
  • 15 April- Luxembourg, Luxembourg City, Den Atelier
  • 16 April - Belgium, Brussels, Botanique