{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6db0ea50-821b-436b-9068-e278bd752829/68dfa3011300c48ae1e73c9a?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Special Guest - Idlewild","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/611ee34b06c05e56f5f40f40/1759486052365-7239527c-3d5f-4730-8228-b78a04b7658b.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>🔥 <strong>Welcome to Off The Beat and Track!</strong> 🔥</p><p>In this special episode, host <strong>Stu Whiffen</strong> sits down with <strong>Rod Jones</strong>, guitarist and songwriter from the legendary Scottish indie rock band <strong>Idlewild</strong>.</p><p>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 <em>100 Broken Windows</em>, <em>The Remote Part</em>, and <em>Everything Ever Written</em>. Rod reflects on the band’s journey, his songwriting craft, and the lasting impact of their music.</p><p><br></p><p>🎸 <strong>In this episode, we cover:</strong></p><p>✅ The story of Idlewild and their evolution over the decades</p><p>✅ Rod’s influences and approach to songwriting and guitar work</p><p>✅ Stories from the studio and life on tour</p><p>✅ What’s next for Rod and Idlewild</p><p><br></p><p>👉 Hit <strong>LIKE</strong> if you enjoy the episode and <strong>SUBSCRIBE</strong> for more inspiring conversations with incredible musicians!</p><p>💥 <strong>Support the Podcast:</strong></p><p>☕ Buy Me a Coffee – <a href=\"https://buymeacoffee.com/stuwhiffen\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://buymeacoffee.com/stuwhiffen</a></p><p>🎧 Patreon – <a href=\"https://Patreon.com/offthebeatandtrack\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Patreon.com/offthebeatandtrack</a></p><p><br></p><p>🔔 <strong>Stay Connected:</strong></p><p>🌍 Website – <a href=\"http://www.offthebeatandtrackpodcast.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.offthebeatandtrackpodcast.com</a></p><p>🐦 Twitter – <a href=\"https://twitter.com/beatandtrackpod\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@beatandtrackpod</a></p><p>📘 Facebook – <em>Off The Beat &amp; Track Podcast</em></p><p><br></p><p>#OffTheBeatAndTrack #RodJones #Idlewild #ScottishMusic #IndieRock #AlternativeRock #PostPunk #MusicPodcast #BehindTheMusic #SubscribeNow</p>","author_name":"stuart whiffen"}