Obscure Sound — Described as “an ode to caring less,” Happy For Now is the melodic new album with eclectic pop flair from Gurry Wurry, the project of Scottish artist Dave King. “It’s about being content with the fragility of everything. Including that conten... more info

DrownedInSound — Now that frontman Roddy Woomble is off being a full-time folk singer and hillwalking enthusiast, the burden seems to fall on Rod Jones and The Birthday Suit to provide that next great indie-rock album that Idlewild never quite made. Read the f... more info

DrownedInSound — With Roddy off making folk records, Rod Jones, the riff-spewing guitarist from DiS-favourites Idlewild, has been working on a new band, who play their first show tomorrow night in Edinburgh. Read the full story on DrownedinSound.com more info

DrownedInSound — Fruit Tree Foundation is a new independent project in Scotland led by musicians Rod Jones (Idlewild) and Emma Pollock (solo artist and ex-Delgado). Read the full story on DrownedinSound.com more info

ContactMusic — Scottish rockers IDLEWILD have scrapped an upcoming U.S. tour after guitarist ROD JONES smashed his collarbone in an accident.The group was expected to start the... more info

Scotsman.com — HE is more used to playing to huge crowds at sell-out gigs and festivals across the globe. more info

The Mirror — Idlewild's Rod Jones has reassured fans the group will be back touring and recording together after their hiatus. more info