Sam and the Womp

Sam and the Womp

Sam and the Womp are a British group formed in 2009 and based in the United Kingdom. They are an eight-piece act whose music combines Balkan influences and Jamaican ska with electronic and dance elements. Their sound is described as an alternative disco style.

The group also have a dance called the Womp, which is presented as an idiosyncratic and uninhibited move associated with the band. Their music is notably promoted by BBC Radio 1, particularly through their single “Bom Bom”.

Early releases and recognition

Sam and the Womp release their debut single “Bom Bom” in 2012. The track reaches the top of the UK midweek charts and gains wide attention through radio play. It is released through Stiff Records, a label associated with the modern indie scene.

Line-up and roles

The group includes Bloem de Ligny, who sings lead on “Bom Bom” and also works as a solo artist. Sam Ritchie, the band creator, plays trumpet on the track, and Aaron Horn appears as DJ and producer. The group’s named members are Aaron Horn, Bloem de Ligny and Sam Ritchie.