Music Interview: Matthew Murphy of the Wombats

Known for their melodic, chaotic fusion of synth-pop and indie rock, English rock band the Wombats earned themselves a dedicated following with The Guide to Love, Loss, and Desperation, This Modern Glitch, and 2015’s Glitterbug. Their albums have sold over…

The Wombats – “Beautiful People Will Ruin Your Life”: Album Review

Known for their melodic, chaotic fusion of synth-pop and indie rock, the Wombats earned themselves a dedicated following with The Guide to Love, Loss, and Desperation, This Modern Glitch, and 2015’s Glitterbug. Since closing the Glitterbug chapter, lead singer and…

Best Songs for Spring

Winter weather is slowly departing and the snow is finally thawing away. Spring is now coming into full swing, and it’s bringing new music! Many of us need a playlist update to wipe away the groggy winter blues. So far…

The Young Folks’ Best Albums and Songs of 2015

You know it has been a great year for music when a song has completely changed the way that you would normally say “Hello“, “Alright” or even “Here”. Here at TYF, everyone has their own different taste in music, and…

Music News: The Wombats Release ‘Emoticons’ Video

And the “Emoticons” video makes five! Liverpudlian indie band The Wombats are keeping the momentum for their third album Glitterbug with another music video. “Emoticons” serves as Glitterbug’s opening track, exploring a concept well-trodden by the boys: an honest look…

Midyear Review: Best in Music in 2015

The first six months of 2015 have gone by, and there are already so many good songs and albums that deserve some recognition, even before the year ends. The Young Folks team has come together to list the best in…

Concert Review: The Wombats at Webster Hall

As an American, loving British bands is the worst. They waltz into your life, you fall in love with their music, and then they’re gone for three years, spending their time playing festivals in Europe and recording in England. In…