Roddy Woomble | |
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 Woomble in 2009 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Roddy Woomble |
| Born | 13 August 1976 |
| Origin | Irvine, Scotland |
| Genres | Indie rock, Folk |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, vocalist, Lyricist, writer |
| Instrument | vocals |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Labels | Parlophone, Pure |
| Website | www |
Roddy Woomble (born 13 August 1976) is a Scottish singer, songwriter and writer. He is the lead vocalist of indie rock band Idlewild, with whom he has recorded nine studio albums. Celebrated for his poetic lyrics and warm, baritone voice, Woomble has released seven solo studio album: My Secret Is My Silence (2006), The Impossible Song & Other Songs (2011), Listen to Keep (2013), The Deluder (2017), Lo! Soul (2021), Almost Nothing (2023) and Sometime During the Night We Fell Right Off the Map (2024).
In 2020, Woomble released the Everyday Sun EP which featured largely spoken word pieces over minimal, ambient backing. He 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, 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.