Gig Review: The Wombats
The Wombats bring chaos and charm to a triumphant show The O2 Arena can be an imposing venue, but for The Wombats, it feels like a second home. Author - Josh D Having performed for thousands of adoring fans in Nottingham the night before, they arrived in London with the same effortless confidence, blending sharp wit, commanding stage presence and sheer musical expertise. This wasn’t just a greatest-hits spectacle. This was a celebration, weaving old favourites with highlights from their latest album, Oh! The Ocean, in a set that felt both polished and infectiously chaotic. Opening with Sorry I’m Late, I Didn’t Want to Come, the trio set the tone for the night. The recorded version is knowingly nonchalant, but live, it took on a new energy, driven by frontman Matthew Murphy’s effortless vocal control and deft multi-tasking. They managed to switch seamlessly between singing, keyboards and guitar. Tord Øverland Knudsen and Dan Haggis flanked him with tight harmonies a...