11 Facts About Roddy Woomble

Roddy Woomble was born on 13 August 1976 and is a Scottish singer, songwriter and writer.

Roddy Woomble is the lead vocalist of indie rock band Idlewild, with whom he has recorded nine studio albums.

In 2020, Roddy Woomble released the Everyday Sun EP which featured largely spoken word pieces over minimal, ambient backing.

Roddy Woomble followed this sound and direction into 2021's Lo Soul which he recorded at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, and 2023's electronica-influenced Almost Nothing.

In 2007, Roddy Woomble curated a collaborative studio album between Scottish writers and musicians, entitled Ballads of the Book, and recorded a collaborative album with folk musicians Kris Drever and John McCusker in 2008, called Before the Ruin.

The album was released in July 2006, and Roddy Woomble toured the United Kingdom in support of the album's release.

The country influenced Listen to Keep followed in 2013, before Roddy Woomble concentrated again on Idlewild, returning attention back to his solo career with 2017's The Deluder, a darker and more introspective album.

Roddy Woomble has published two books - a collection of his lyrics and poems entitled Instrumentals and a retrospective book about Idlewild In the Beginning There Were Answers.

Roddy Woomble has written columns and articles for a selection of publications including The Sunday Herald, The List, The Idler and The Great Outdoors.

Roddy Woomble moved frequently during his childhood, living in Scotland, France, England and the United States.

In 2008 Roddy Woomble and his wife Ailidh Lennon moved to the Isle of Mull; their son Uist was born the same year.