Roddy Woomble is best known as the singer and main creative force of indie rockers Idlewild. They have released albums Hope Is Important (1998), 100 Broken Windows (2000), The Remote Part (2002), Warnings/Promises (2005), Make Another World (2007), Post Electric Blues (2009), Everything Ever Written (2015) and Interview Music (2019).
Working prolifically, his solo output has seen the release of records My Secret Is My Silence (2006), Before the Ruin (2008), The Impossible Song & Other Songs (2011), Listen to Keep (2013), The Deluder (2017) and Lo! Soul (2021).
Absolutely stunning show in a suitably matching venue. Paying respects to the history of Idlewild without being bound to or defined by it, the set covered the full spectrum of his career and was delivered with passion. An incredible artist continuing to evolve naturally.
Posted by Ben on 15/11/2018
Roddy Woomble, St Pancras Old Church, London - 14th November 2018
Great night, great venue, classic Idlewid songs mixed with solo stuff and evidence that Roddy can’t tune his guitar for love nor money - and openly admits it! Can’t wait for new Idlewild material as promised by Roddy
Posted by TP on 26/03/2018
Roddy Woomble, Oslo, London - 24th March 2018
Roddy is so great. I've enjoyed his work since early Idlewild - a learned wordsmith. The new record isn't quite as "jazz" as reviews suggest, but mixes hints at avant gardism with catchy hooks and Americana - at least, that's how the live performance came off. Also, it's a progression to something more accessible than the "folk" of his previous releases. His new band is tight, very good. The room should have been more full for such a talent - we need to see him back here again.
Posted by Robert on 23/10/2017
Roddy Woomble, The Globe, Cardiff - 22nd October 2017