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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Idlewild - Caught on Camera

“We were the antithesis of Britpop – we really hated all that kind of thing." Every Idlewild album in the band's own words

Scottish rockers Idlewild are poised to celebrate their 30th anniversary with the release of their self-titled 10th album. Frontman Roddy Woomble talks us through the history of the band, album-by-album

Louder

‘I threw it in the bin with everything else he gave me’: the mix tapes that defined our lives

In heart-tugging drama Mix Tape, two ex-lovers are thrown back together with the music they wooed each other with 20 years earlier. Here, writers dig out their most treasured tapes and CDs full of meaning, mishaps and mega-tunes

The Guardian - UK

"Sometimes you’ve got to shake up expectations." Idlewild announce first new album in six years: listen to anthemic first single Stay Out Of Place

The release of Idlewild's self-titled tenth album later this year will be accompanied by a UK tour

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Five truly brilliant and cruelly underrated British rock albums turning 25 this year which I can't believe no-one else is banging on about

Some of the very best rock music of the new millennium was being made in the UK, and 25 years on, these brilliant albums shouldn't be allowed to fade into obscurity

Louder

Edinburgh’s Hogmanay fireworks cancelled due to bad weather

Police Scotland said the decision was motivated by ‘public safety’ and commended the decision.

Evening Standard

Boys queue for curls as perms make a comeback – and men lead the trend

Once seen as outdated 80s frizz, perms today are giving tousled, textured waves, and guys are lining up for them

The Guardian - UK

Arts sector urges ministers to outline timetable to #InvestInCulture

Members of Garbage and Idlewild are among those backing the campaign.

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Every Outkast album ranked from worst to best

Hip hop's most creatively fearless duo haven't released a new album in almost two decades, but their influence still looms large

Louder

New Scottish music festival to go ahead after council gives green light

A BRAND new music festival headlined by Idlewild and The View has been given the green light ...

The National (Scotland)

"Pearl Jam used to hire out bars to drink with us": Idlewild's Roddy Woomble on how four punk rock kids from Scotland emerged from the wreckage of Britpop, gatecrashed the UK charts and got adopted as Pearl Jam's new favourite band

With their 30th anniversary approaching, Idlewild look back on a career spent "existing in their own little place"

Louder

Top DJ Steve Lamacq names his top Scots gigs and praises 'connoisseur' gig-goers

The legendary disc jockey is urging music lovers to find the shows they'll be bragging for years during Independent Venue Week.

Daily Record

Gig review: Idlewild at the Empire

The Scottish indie veterans celebrate their 2002 album The Remote Part

Belfast Live

Idlewild indie legend Roddy Woomble to perform in Lanarkshire next month

Roddy will take to the stage at the Strathaven Hotel on May 13 for an intimate gig as part of FRETS concerts

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