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November 27, 2025 β€’ 64 mins

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In this special episode, host Stu Whiffen sits down with Rod Jones, guitarist and songwriter from the legendary Scottish indie rock band Idlewild.

Since the late ’90s, Idlewild have been one of the UK’s most respected alternative bands, blending fiery punk spirit with poetic lyricism and expansive melodies across albums like 100 Broken Windows, The Remote Part, and Everything Ever Written. Rod reflects on the band’s journey, his songwriting craft, and the lasting impact of their music.


🎸 In this episode, we cover:

βœ… The story of Idlewild and their evolution over the decades

βœ… Rod’s influences and approach to songwriting and guitar work

βœ… Stories from the studio and life on tour

βœ… What’s next for Rod and Idlewild


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