Matthew “Murph” Murphy – guitarist and lead singer of indie pop trio The Wombats – has announced his debut solo project, Love Fame Tragedy. The project’s first EP, titled I Don’t Want To Play The Victim, But I’m Really Good At It, recorded between London and LA and featuring a raft of musical collaborators, is out September 13 via Good Soldier Songs / AWAL Recordings. Debut single ‘My Cheating Heart’ debuted on BBC Radio 1 as Annie Mac’s “Hottest Record” and is available to stream now, listen HERE and watch the video featuring model and singer Maddi Jean Waterhouse (who also lends vocals to the track) below:
Following select shows in the UK and Europe, Love Fame Tragedy will take to the stage in a handful of U.S. cities in September. Tickets available for purchase HERE.
09/17 – San Francisco, CA @ Rickshaw Stop
09/19 – Los Angeles, CA @ Moroccan Lounge
09/21 – Chicago, IL @ Subterranean
09/24 – Washington, DC @ Rock & Roll Hotel
09/25 – Brooklyn, NY @ Rough Trade NYC
09/26 – New York, NY @ Mercury Lounge