🔥 Welcome to Off The Beat and Track! 🔥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:✅ The story of Idlewild and their evolution over the decades✅ Rod’s influences and approach to songwriting and guitar work✅ Stories from the studio and life on tour✅ What’s next for Rod and Idlewild👉 Hit LIKE if you enjoy the episode and SUBSCRIBE for more inspiring conversations with incredible musicians!💥 Support the Podcast:☕ Buy Me a Coffee – https://buymeacoffee.com/stuwhiffen🎧 Patreon – Patreon.com/offthebeatandtrack🔔 Stay Connected:🌍 Website – www.offthebeatandtrackpodcast.com🐦 Twitter – @beatandtrackpod📘 Facebook – Off The Beat & Track Podcast#OffTheBeatAndTrack #RodJones #Idlewild #ScottishMusic #IndieRock #AlternativeRock #PostPunk #MusicPodcast #BehindTheMusic #SubscribeNowSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/offthebeatandtrack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.