A high-contrast portrait of three adults. The central figure has their arm around the shoulder of the person on the left, while the person on the right is leaning in from behind. All three have short, dark, textured hair and serious expressions.
The Wombats Credit: Julia Godfrey / Grandstand

 Fix yourself, because The Wombats have a new album out, and they’re kicking off the next leg of a North American tour behind it at Jannus Live.

Oh! The Ocean, which dropped in February, pretty much encapsulates the deeper thoughts of someone raw-dogging depression and anxiety. Along with its relatable-AF title, harmonious opening track “Sorry I’m Late, I Didn’t Want to Come” is an unsettling ode to self-awareness not being the be-all-end-all, but still being able to dominate one’s headspace. And the more industrial-sounding “I Love America And She Hates Me” depicts the nation as a manipulative figure that keeps Matthew Murphy and friends coming back for more.

The Liverpool-based trio hasn’t been in state since an opening slot for Weezer and the Pixies in Tampa’s old Gary amphitheater in 2018 (which a good number of us missed due to I-4 traffic). There’s currently no opener on the bill for its first show of 2026 either, so be on time.

If you go see The Wombats play St. Petersburg

Tickets to see The Wombats play St. Pete’s Jannus Live on Thursday, Jan. 29 are still available and cost $46.61

The Wombats

Time Thu., Jan. 29, 8 p.m.

Location Jannus Live, 200 1st Ave. N, St. Petersburg

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Josh Bradley is Creative Loafing Tampa's resident live music freak. He started freelancing with the paper in 2020 at the age of 18, and has since covered, announced, and previewed numerous live shows in...